TPACK (Technology, Pedagogy, and

Content Knowledge)
LESSON
2
Objectives:
This lesson aims to discuss the concepts of TPACK and its implications to
teaching and learning. At the end of the lesson you will be able to:

1. discuss the elements of TPACK; and

2. analyze the relationship between each element of the TPACK.

Introduction

In the beginning of the new era where technology becomes a necessary part of
peoples' lives, specifically for students' lives beyond school, and even in the classroom, it
can develop their understanding of complex concepts or promote collaboration among
peers. This benefit of technology recommends that the implementation of technology in
the classroom is indeed essential.

In this lesson, you will learn the relationship between each element of the TPACK
and how this principle can be used in the teaching-learning process.

Activity
Read and analyze the scenario below. After, answer the question
next to the text.

In a science class, teacher Ana showed a short video clip to introduce her lesson
about the process of photosynthesis. After the video presentation, she proceeded to
engage the class in an open discussion about what they have learned from the
material. To her surprise, the whole class is passive and did not show interest to
express their reactions or their thoughts and even to raise questions about what they
have seen in the video. The class claimed that the concept of the photosynthesis as
shown in the video is too complex for them to understand.

Teacher Ana went home quite unhappy with the result of using technology to
deliver her lesson. She believes that she tried her best to use technology in teaching,
and even went to the extent of asking help from her co-teacher to download the
material and have it ready for class presentation.

1. What are the possible problems in the scenario?

2. Classify the problem and cite other interrelated issues and concerns in the use of
technology, teaching strategy, and teacher's technology skills as you observed in the
scenario?

3. Suggest several solutions to the problems and to the other issues and concerns you
have identified in the scenario.

Analysis

Watch the video on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wGpSaTzW58
and answer the following questions.

1. Describe the relationship of pedagogical knowledge with content knowledge, as

illustrated in the video.

2. Describe the relationship of technological knowledge with content knowledge as

shown in the video.

3. Describe the relationship of technological knowledge with pedagogical knowledge as

discussed in the video.

ABSTRACTION
The TPACK is a technology integration framework that
determines three types of knowledge instructors need to associate
for successful educational technology. This combination of
knowledge includes Technological Knowledge, Pedagogical
Knowledge, and Content Knowledge. TPACK is sometimes
compared in SAMR Model, but it is different in terms of its scope
(Rodgers, 2018).
 Try to look at the diagram below, how does each element of the TPACK relate to
each other?

Image originally from TPACK.org

The Diagram shows the interrelationship of the element of the TPACK. At the
center of the framework is the complex interplay of three primary forms of knowledge.
These forms include Content (CK), Pedagogy (PK), and Technology (TK). The TPACK
framework is more than just knowledge isolation; it goes further by emphasizing the
kinds of knowledge that lie at the intersections of the three primary forms. These three
primary forms include Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), Technological Content
Knowledge (TCK), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), and Technological
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK).

Let us now discuss each of the elements of the TPACK Framework.

Content Knowledge (CK). This element talks about the teacher's knowledge of the
subject matter to be learned or taught. CK includes knowledge of concepts, theories,
evidence, and organizational frameworks within a particular subject matter. So, is CK
similar to all discipline and grade levels? The answer is NO! CK will also differ according
to discipline and grade level. For example, teaching Science, Mathematics, English, and
TLE at elementary and secondary levels is different from teaching at the undergraduate
or graduate level. Since the former requires less detail and scope compared to the
undergraduate and graduate. Teachers may have different CK knowledge, or the CK that
each class imparts to its students will differ.

Pedagogical Knowledge (PK). This element of TPACK explains teachers' knowledge and
skills on teaching processes, practices, and methods used in teaching and learning. As a
general form of knowledge, PK covers the purposes, values, and goals of education and
may apply to more specific areas, including understanding student learning styles,
classroom management skills, lesson planning, and assessments.

Technological Knowledge (TCK). This element of TPACK describes teachers'

knowledge and understanding of the proper way of using technology in teaching the
content. TCK involves understanding how the subject matter is taught to students using
different instructional technology, considering its appropriateness to the subject,
classroom, and students.

Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK). This element of TPACK describes the

knowledge and understanding of how instructional technology affects teaching and
learning experiences. In this element, teachers may introduce new pedagogical skills in
teaching the subject matter using appropriate technology. This further discusses how the
teacher uses the technology together with teaching pedagogy in teaching the lesson.

In the diagram above, you have noticed that TPACK results from the combinations
of the five elements. The TPACK will help you to become effective in using technology
as a tool for teaching and learning. For you to make use of the TPACK effectively, you
should be open to specific key ideas. These ideas include the following:
1. with the use of technology, concepts of a certain subject matter can be taught
effectively;
2. with the use of technology, pedagogical techniques can be delivered in
creative and different ways;
3. with the help of technology, the differences of the students in learning the
concepts can be addressed;
4. in utilizing technology in teaching, students' background shall be
considered; and
5. educational technology can be used in pair with students' existing knowledge,
helping them either strengthen prior epistemologies or develop new ones.

APPLICATION
Make your own version or your own model of TPACK Model based on your
own understanding of the lesson. Explain why you chose that model. The
following will be the basis in making your model.

Explanation of Concepts
Model related to TPACK Model
Construction, creativity, and neatness
Clarity

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THIS LESSON!
CONTINUE YOUR GOOD WORK AND BE THE BEST THAT
YOU CAN BE!

YOU CAN DO IT!

JUST DON’T LOSE YOUR HOPES AND ENTHUSIAMS TO
LEARN!