Assessing pre-service science teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) through observations and lesson plans. Issue 2 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Canbazoglu Bilici, Sedef; Guzey, S. Selcen; Yamak, Havva
• Is Part Of: Research in science & technological education. Volume 34:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 237
• Page End: 251
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) -- science methods course -- TPACK observation protocol -- TPACK lesson plan assessment instrument; Science -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Science -- Study and teaching -- Research -- Periodicals; Enseignement technique -- Périodiques; Sciences -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; 507
• DOI: 10.1080/02635143.2016.1144050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-5143

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effective teaching with technology. However, generally science teacher education programs do not help pre-service teachers develop TPACK. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess pre-service science teachers' TPACK over a semester-long Science Methods. Sample: Twenty-seven pre-service science teachers took the course toward the end of their four-year teacher education program. Design and method: The study employed the case study methodology. Lesson plans and microteaching observations were used as data collection tools. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge-based lesson plan assessment instrument (TPACK-LpAI) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Observation Protocol (TPACK-OP) were used to analyze data obtained from observations and lesson plans. Results: The results showed that the TPACK-focused Science Methods course had an impact on pre-service teachers' TPACK to varying degrees. Most importantly, the course helped teachers gain knowledge of effective usage of educational technology tools. Conclusion: Teacher education programs should provide opportunities to pre-service teachers to develop their TPACK so that they can effectively integrate technology into their teaching.