TPCK+Model



The TPCK model illustrates the inter-relationship of three domains of knowledge that teachers bring to the classroom. It is sometimes also referred to as TPACK.

//Content knowledge// refers to knowledge of the subject matter being taught.

//Pedagogical knowledge// refers to knowledge of how to teach.

//Technological knowledge// refers to knowledge of technology that can be brought to bear on teaching.

As the model shows, these three domains relate and interact with each of the other domains. The model also implies that each domain will affect the other, forcing some elements to the fore and pushing others to the background. Teachers should keep in mind that any technology will favor certain aspects of content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge.

For a recent article exploring the relationship between the P and the C, see "Building a Better Teacher" from the New York Times (3/2/10). The article make reference to "Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching", a special kind of knowledge of math that makes for effective math teaching.

See also: Wikipedia entry on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge tpack.org: A site devoted to TPCK TPCK Radio/Video Show: Cute video on TPCK, prepared for the 2010 ISTE conference