Sumi, V. S., & Shaikh, S. A. (2021). Pedagogical use of ICT in science education in the light of techno pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK). Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning, 9(1), 156-161. http://www.tojdel.net/journals/tojdel/articles/v09i01/v09i01-16.pdf
Abstract:
“To improve the opportunities for learning, a classroom is now turned into a well-resourced smart classroom. Integrating technology into teaching-learning maximize students’ understanding of the related concepts and therefore makes it concrete. Researchers found that meaningful learning takes place where there is engagement from the part of students is more. ICT makes it possible for the students by giving those hands-on experiences through virtual reality, simulation, 3D experiences to support their learning. In this context, technology is much more important in Science Education, particularly in providing practical experiences. The core of good teaching with technology are three core components: content, pedagogy, and technology, and their relationships among and between them. This paper tries to explore how science teachers’ understanding of educational technologies and Pedagogical Content Knowledge interact with one another to produce effective teaching with technology. This study adopts a descriptive survey method with a sample consists of 52 secondary school science teachers from Hyderabad. The random sampling method is used to collect the relevant sample. The questionnaire on TPCK based on understanding, integration, and assessment is used to collect the data required for the study. Percentage Analysis and Pearson’s product-moment Correlation is the statistical technique used to analyze the data. The results of the study throw light on various technological, institutional, and professional factors that require attention. Findings of the current study indicated that teachers have very little knowledge about the various dimensions of TPCK. The study also throws light on the relation between teaching experience and technology integration. The results show that the more experienced teachers have a feeble connection with technology integration. Some suggestions to improve the practice is put forward in this paper.”