TPACK of Basic Education Teachers: Basis for Extension Program Development

AUTHOR(S)

Abraham B. Bayron JR.

ABSTRACT

Basic education across globe is rapidly changing in many ways especially the availability and easy way to access to digital information and communication technologies. Yet, basic education teachers and their predominant classroom practices rather remained traditional which seamlessly remained content focused, teachers’ directed, didactic instruction focused on content delivery, and rule-centered of the pedagogy. Thus, this study aimed to determine the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge of Basic Education Teachers of Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte. The mixed quantitative and qualitative method of research was used with the aid of the survey questionnaires. Findings revealed that most of the teachers were acquainted in the TCK, TPK and TPACK. They were technologically inclined and were familiar with incorporating technology in instruction and in their school–related jobs. However, the availability of ICT laboratories, electricity, internet access and gadgets were so limited and became the major hindrances in associating technology in their classes. There were few teachers who were also illiterate in operating technology making them hesitant in using it. Hence, as partner institution, JRMSU-Katipunan Campus through the College of Education will conduct programs (seminar, workshp related to TPACK) to teachers. Government may provide sufficient computer laboratories, allocate adequate budget relative to technological advancement and must formulate teachers’ development program geared towards acquiring relevant technological pedagogical content knowledge and skills.