The TPACK Framework:

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The TPACK stands for

Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge - 

Technology -  

We are all aware that technology is static and grows on a constant basis and it is a big part of students’ world.  So it makes sense that teachers need to be able to keep up and perfect their own ICT skills to engage students in learning.   Education Queensland, Smartclassrooms (Oct, 2011) has guidelines for the educational use of internet technology and an ethical, safe and legal use of digital resources, tools and environments through:

o    Establishing Acceptable Use Guidelines for student agreement at the start of the year.

o    Developing a whole-school approach to promote cybersafe practices and prevent cyberbullying.

o    Embedding healthy practices when using digital technology, including using suitable learning spaces, adopting correct posture and taking regular breaks. 

o    Monitoring students’ devices for inappropriate or illegal content. 

o    Communicating the expectations for appropriate use of devices regularly with families “   
 

Education Queensland link

Pedagogy -  

Teachers also need to be knowledgeable with the pedagogy of teaching – It is essential for teachers to be aware of the science and theories of how student’s learning best occurs. “What makes an effective learner and what makes an effective teacher?” (McInerney, 2006)

The knowledge of how the different learning styles and abilities affect students’ ability to learn is crucial as this will provide a guide on how to best cater for those learners and develop the learning strategies which will benefit all different styles of learning.   A good learning manager will use scaffolded and differential teaching to provide a variety of learning activities and opportunities to benefit all learners.

She/He can promote collaborative learning in whole class setting activities. E.g.  using group work or whole class contributions like brainstorming.

Content Knowledge -

The ability to teach a lesson also requires the teacher to have content knowledge.  Being knowledgeable in the subject matter is essential.    Being knowledgeable in the subject matter is essential.  The learning manager is able to plan and design lessons that will facilitate deep knowledge through the use of higher order thinking strategies.