TPACK Model Lesson Plan

 

The TPACK model, which stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, was developed by Punya Mishra and Matthew Koehler. It’s a framework that emphasizes the interplay of three types of knowledge essential for effective teaching with technology integrated with it. Technological knowledge refers to the understanding of how to effectively use various technologies in educational settings. (digital tools, software applications). Pedagogical Knowledge refers to understanding the principals and methods of teaching and learning which includes the instructional strategies and assessment practices. Content knowledge refers to the understanding of a subject matter in deep and primarily involves theories, concepts, and principals.

Reflection on TPACK Model

As per my understanding TPACK is a procedural framework that describes the kind of knowledge required by teachers for a successful integration of technology in teaching. The framework was developed by Punya Mishra and Matthew in 2006 and through this model I felt that it will provide teachers a chance to develop professional development and competence. This model can fulfil the BPST policy as well as it can cater or address the needs and expectations of the students more comprehensively and competently to enhance teaching and learning deeply. In the TPACK Model one thing which I found was quite interesting was how the model occurs at different intersection of these three types of knowledge. Firstly, being the pedagogical content knowledge, it helps teachers know how to teach a particular concept or a subject matter in ways that are meaningful and effective for students. Secondly, the technological content knowledge intersection helps us to facilitate learning and enhance understanding within a subject matter with the integration of technology to make the concept learning easier. Then the technological pedagogical knowledge helps us effectively use technology to support and enhance teaching and learning processes. Therefore, with the shift in the educational paradigm TPACK Model highlights the importance of educators possessing the balanced blend of Technological, Pedagogical, and Content knowledge to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning processes.

Integrating TPACK model in Primary lesson plan

Design the lesson plan for primary children with two levels of TPACK model integration

Lesson No: 1

Teacher name: Tashi Bumpa

Subject: Area of composite shapes (Math's)

Class: V

 

Pedagogy: Collaborative Learning

Time: 45 Minutes

Teaching Learning Materials:  , Google Docs, Video link, digital tools. Text book, grid paper, sketch pen, two different composite shapes and scissors, 

ICT Model: TPACK model

Previous Knowledge: The students must know the formulas of the basic shapes such as squares, rectangles, triangles, trapezoid and circles.

Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, student will be able to;

1. identify the components of composite shapes, including squares, rectangles, triangles, trapezoid and circles,

2. calculate the areas of composite shapes using appropriate formulas and techniques,

3. write two importance of having composite shapes in our daily lives after the activity

Lesson Introduction (5 Minutes)

I will grab the attention of the students and start my class with an energizer from Youtube. After that I will ask the students what shapes they can find in the classroom. What are some shapes they know? I will let the students think for a while and I will let two to three students share their opinion. After that I will share my experience and finally introduce the topic of the area of composite shapes. Then, I will recall the formulas to calculate the area of basic shapes ( triangle, rectangle, square, trapezoid, parallelogram) with the help of the students.

Lesson Development (30 minutes)

Information input: Explain the meaning of composite shapes and steps to calculate or find the areas of composite shapes.

Learning Activity 1

For this activity students will be grouped into six groups of 3 to 4 members each and the name of the activity is called “ validation of logic”. The activity demands the students to calculate the area of composite shapes provided. Firstly, break the given composite shapes into familiar shapes. Then, place the shapes into grids provided and mark the points on every edge of the shapes and then join the points using the sketch pens to draw the shapes on the grid paper. Then count and see how many square boxes are occupied by the shape they have drawn and lastly, see whether the number matches the area of the composite shape they have calculated. I will go around and help students if they are having any difficulties in doing the activity.

Learning Activity 2

For this activity using the PhET simulation I will let the students explore and solve the questions provided in the simulation part of area builder and to give a deeper understanding of the area of composite shapes i will provide and show a video from Youtube on the area of composite shapes.click here

Follow up Activity

For this students in the same group in activity 1 will think for a while, discuss and share two importance of composite shapes in our lives and later share it in the classroom.

Assessment

When the students are doing activity 2 I will go around and check whether the students have understood the concept through the way they solve the problem given in the PhET simulation and assess them through it.

Lesson Closure

I will ask a few questions to the students and they will write the answers of the questions in the google docs with reflection of the things they learned from the lesson taught.

1. How would you break down the complex shape into simpler ones to find its total area?

2. Can you explain why finding the area of each part separately and then adding them together gives the total area of the composite shape?

3. Can you create your own composite shape and calculate its total area?