Xu, S., Chen, P. & Zhang, G. (2024). Exploring informatizaon instructional core competence of higher vocational college teacher for professional development. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 14(2), 47 – 61. https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2024-0025

Abstract:

“In the dynamic landscape of educational information technology, the proficiency of vocational college teachers in this domain has garnered significant attention due to its rapid evolution. The purpose of this study is to comprehensively explore the foundational aspects of vocational college teachers’ competence in information technology instruction. The primary objective is to augment these teachers’ capabilities and foster their professional growth in the realm of information technology teaching. The six pivotal elements rooted in TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) are analysed using a literature-based approach. These elements encompass technological knowledge, content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, technological pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and technological pedagogical content knowledge. The findings illustrate the distinctive contribution of each element to the information technology teaching competence of vocational college teachers, thereby facilitating their holistic professional development. The nuanced enhancement of these competency indicators equips teachers to adeptly navigate the demands of information technology instruction, cultivates their professional prowess, and enables them to deliver the highest-quality educational services.”