ICT Integration Model – TPACK Model

Concept on TPACK Model

The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model is a framework that emphasizes the integration of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge in educational practice. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these three components and suggests that effective teaching and learning occur at the intersection of all three domains. The TPACK model encourages educators to consider how technology can be used to enhance their teaching strategies and support student learning in a meaningful way. By combining technological skills, pedagogical approaches, and subject matter expertise, teachers can create engaging and effective learning experiences for their students.

The importance of the TPACK model in education lies in its ability to guide educators in designing and implementing technology-rich learning environments that are aligned with their instructional goals and objectives. By integrating technology into their teaching practices in a purposeful and strategic manner, teachers can enhance student engagement, facilitate personalized learning experiences, and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The TPACK framework also helps educators adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology by providing a flexible and adaptable approach to integrating technology into teaching and learning processes.

Lesson Plan with integration of TPACK Model

Lesson No.: 2

Teacher Name: Dechen Namgay

Subject: Social Studies                                                             Class: VI

Topic: Spheres of Earth                                                            Time: 45 Minutes

Teaching Learning Materials: Power Point, Projector, Laptop and Mobile, Padlet, YouTube.

ICT Model: TPACK Model

Teaching Method: Collaborative Learning

Topic: Three Spheres of the Earth (Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere)

Previous Knowledge: 1. Students have knowledge on planet Earth.

                                    2. Students already know the terms land, air, and water.

Learning objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to;

1. identify at least two characteristics correctly after the teacher’s explanation.

2. write at least two importance of each sphere correctly after the teacher’s explanation.

3. recognize at least two differences between the spheres of Earth after the session.

Lesson introduction

The teacher will ask the following questions to check the students’ knowledge on the spheres of Earth as land, air, and water;

1.  Where do we all live? (House)

2.  What about the animals? (Land)

3.  How do birds travel? Where do they fly? (Air)

4.  Have you seen a live fish? Where? (Water)

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Let the students know that they are aware of land, air and water but in social studies, these are learned as the Spheres of the Earth.  [Content Knowledge (CK)]

The teacher will provide the students with information input on the topic.

1.  The Earth is divided into three spheres.

2.  They are lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. 

3.  The lithosphere is the land, the hydrosphere is the water bodies, and the   atmosphere is the layer of air around the globe.

(use text book reference)

To enhance their understanding, the teacher will display some video on the projector which gives more explanation on the topic [Technological Knowledge (TK)]. 

Link to Video.

Lesson Development

Activity: Collaborative learning [Pedagogical Knowledge (PK)]

Instruction of the activity

1.  This activity will be done in three groups for six minutes.

2.  You will be divided into three groups.

3.  Each group will be given one sphere of Earth each.

4.  Group 1-Lithosphere, Group 2-Hydrosphere, Group 3-Atmosphere.

5.  Each group will discuss the importance of a given sphere for a minute.

6.  The group will discuss their assigned sphere about their importance.

Follow up Activity

Let each group write their points on the Padlet and present their findings to the class with explanations. Link to Padlet.

Lesson Closure (10 minutes):

Facilitate a class discussion to explore how the three spheres interact with each other. Encourage students to provide examples (e.g., water cycle, weather patterns).

Let the students answer a short reflection question: "Why is it important to understand the three spheres of the Earth?"