Understanding TPACK model integration
TPACK stands for Technological, Pedagogical, And Content Knowledge
Content knowledge - What teachers know?
Pedagogical knowledge - How do they teach? (the way teacher deliver the lesson)
Technological knowledge -How to select and use the technology appropriately?
They identified three primary forms of knowledge;
Content knowledge (CK)- Describe the teacher’s knowledge about the subject matter to be learned or taught which includes concepts, theories and ideas.
Pedagogical knowledge (PK) - Refers to teacher's deep knowledge about the processes and practices or methods of teaching and learning.
Technological knowledge (TK) - Refers to integration and utilization of technology in teaching.
Therefore, the main use of the TPACK model integration is in the creation of our technology-integrated lesson plans. The TPACK model has the following benefits: it facilitates comprehensive learning, improves decision-making, increases accuracy, and maximizes resource efficiency. As a teacher TPACK model is about integrating technology in day to day teaching and learning. Thus, I strongly advised you to prepare your lessons effectively using the TPACK approach. Here by I would like to share my TPACK model integrated lesson plan with you
Lesson no. 2
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Discovering Equivalent Fractions with Digital Tools.
Class: 5
Time: 45 minutes
Teaching learning materials: computer with internet access, video link, paper pizza templates, interactive fraction manipulatives or apps (such as virtual fraction bars, fraction circles, or fraction games), whiteboard and markers.
ICT model: TPACK model
Teaching method: collaborative learning
Technological Knowledge: Using interactive digital tools to explore equivalent fractions.
Pedagogical Knowledge: Incorporating hands-on activities and group discussions to promote understanding.
Content Knowledge: Ensuring students comprehend the concept of equivalent fractions and can apply it in various contexts.
Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, student will be able to
1. define and identify equivalent fractions correctly without external support.
2. demonstrate enthusiasm and engagement in exploring equivalent fractions using digital tools.
3. apply their knowledge of equivalent fractions accurately to solve problems independently and collaboratively.
Lesson Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking students to recall what they know about fractions and discuss their understanding of equivalent fractions.
- Introduce the concept of equivalent fractions using visuals such as fraction bars or circles on the whiteboard.
- Engage students with a real-life scenario involving fractions, such as sharing a pizza among friends, and ask them to identify equivalent fractions.
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Lesson Development with Activity (20 minutes):
Activity 1: Exploring Equivalent Fractions Online (10 minutes)
- Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a computer
- Introduce an interactive online tool or app that allows students to visually manipulate equivalent fractions, such as virtual fraction bars or fraction circles.
- Instruct students to explore the tool and generate pairs of equivalent fractions for various given fractions.
- Circulate around the classroom to provide support and guidance as students engage with the digital tool.
The assessment rubrics
Activity 2: Fraction Pizza Challenge (10 minutes)
- Distribute paper templates of pizzas divided into different fractions to each student or group.
- Challenge students to represent equivalent fractions by shading different portions of the pizza slices.
- Encourage students to work collaboratively to find as many pairs of equivalent fractions as possible for each pizza.
- After completing the activity, facilitate a class discussion to share and compare the equivalent fractions discovered by each group.
Follow-up (10 minutes)
- Ask students to reflect on their learning experience and share any insights or challenges they encountered while exploring equivalent fractions.
- Review key concepts and strategies for finding equivalent fractions, emphasizing the importance of multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.
- Provide additional practice problems or extension activities for students to reinforce their understanding of equivalent fractions independently.
Lesson Closure (5 minutes):
- Summarize the lesson by highlighting the key concepts covered, including the definition of equivalent fractions and strategies for finding them.
- Reinforce the importance of using digital tools and collaborative activities to deepen understanding and engage with mathematical concepts.
- Encourage students to continue exploring equivalent fractions using online resources and to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.