Analysis of the case

Analysis of the case

1. Application context

   • The case is part of a research project about the use of (ICT) for teaching main natural science’s concepts and mathematics in early year’s classroom
   • It happened between 2010-2011 school year and 270 students were participated
   • The incorporation of ICT in early year’s classes in Greece should be considered obligatory
   • There were two groups in the study
     • Control
       • there was not a computer available for estudent's use
         • science topics with traditional teaching
     • Experimental
       • there was one computer for the students
         • received only the science instruction with the use of ICT
   • The experimental group received only the science instruction with the use of ICT for the same natural sciences phenomena and mathematical concepts

2. Application of (TPACK)

   • TPACK is the basis of effective teaching with technology, requiring an understanding of the representation of concepts using technologies
   • In the article is visible that
     • They had the intention of make good use of technology and achieve the objective of the implementation a new and quality education
       • Also
         • ICT can be an effective method for teaching selected beginning scientific concepts and skills
     • Using ICT appropriately with young children for science teaching is vital in early childhood settings
     • But
       • It was necessary to improve the things the study showed were not being effective
         • It is essential that early years teachers should be trained in the ability to apply ICT and to interact with the children during the learning process.
       • It is important to study in depth the pedagogical issues involved in the use of ICT
     • Teachers must
       • Be aware of what are the most affective technology tools for their students.
         • Because
           • S. XIX students learn better through to use of ICT
       • Recognize the tools that students are more likely to understand.

3. Components of the TPACK model

   • Correctly highlighted
     • Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
       • The knowledge of pedagogy is applicable to the teaching of specific content..
       • They used the Flash CS3 professional environment to design activities of counting numbers from one to ten
       • Teachers focus on
         • Teaching
         • Learning
         • Curriculum
         • Assessment
         • Reporting
     • Pedagogical Knowledge (PK)
       • Teachers’ deep knowledge about the processes and practices or methods of teaching and learning.
       • Teachers made grupal and individual work depending of the content and what the learners needed
       • Use a story to attract the attention of he kids
       • The test has been developed for kindergarten
       • Teachers know the teaching and learning method of the subject "science and mathematical basic concepts
     • Content Knowledge (CK)
       • Teachers’ knowledge about the subject matter to be learned or taught
       • The teachers taught and had dominion over
         • basic natural sciences concepts
         • basic mathematical concepts
         • Solubility and recycling
   • Incorrectly highlighted
     • Technology Knowledge (TK)
       • Knowledge about certain ways of thinking about, and working with technology, tools and resources.
       • Teachers should be trained in the ability to apply ICT
       • Teachers mos know how answer.. What are the technology tools that my students need to understand natural science
     • Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)
       • An understanding of the manner in which technology and content influence and constrain one another. Teachers need to master more than the subject matter they teach
       • Teachers can't understand only the subject, they must also master in the use of ICT.
     • Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
       • An understanding of how teaching and learning can change when particular technologies are used in particular ways. This includes knowing the pedagogical affordances
       • It's not only know about science and technology. It's necessary an understanding of how teaching an learning can change when particular technologies are use in particular ways.