The snapshot also reveals only two thirds (62.2 per cent) say their teacher training program addressed subject content knowledge, and 64 per cent say
it addressed pedagogical content knowledge - below the TALIS averages of 72.5 per cent and 69.6 per cent respectively.
Not exact matches
Pedagogical content knowledge: knowledge about what specific techniques are best for conveying one's particular
content; knowledge of likely mistakes and misunderstandings that students will have, and how best to diagnose and
address them.
In contrast, the growing body of OER
content available online today provides teachers with a broad selection of resources that
address a wide variety of topics, learning needs,
pedagogical approaches, and student circumstances.
Therefore, after selecting teachers with the appropriate background
content and
pedagogical content knowledge and skills (
addressing weaknesses as necessary), experienced practitioners noted that a preparation program for teacher leaders should develop and strengthen their abilities to serve as leaders.
They used their knowledge of these effective
pedagogical practices, while using technology, to identify and
address gaps in the students»
content knowledge.
Importantly,
addressing geospatial technology in teacher education also engages teacher candidates» development of technological
pedagogical content knowledge, also known as technology, pedagogy, and
content knowledge (TPACK).
In this way, experimenting with geospatial technologies during teacher education
addresses the development of teacher candidates»
pedagogical content knowledge (Shulman, 1987) by contributing to their «understanding of how particular topics, problems, or issues are organized, represented, and adapted to the diverse interests and abilities of learners, and presented for instruction» (p. 8).
Nonetheless, teacher feedback continued to be varied and at times appeared to be contradictory, highlighting the importance of contextualization, and focused on more individualized, targeted PD sessions to
address both
content area interests as well as
pedagogical practices.
Schulman (1986) introduced the idea that a teacher's
content knowledge and
pedagogical skills intersect and should be
addressed simultaneously.
Some schools have increased student achievement by providing professional learning that
addresses pedagogical techniques in more specific,
content - based topics related to teachers» grade levels and subject areas.29
To
address Principle 5: Direct Social Justice Education and Intervention, the faculty of these schools engages in reflective communication and staff development on their
content and
pedagogical practices.