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lOMoARcPSD|34304027ISC3701/Assignment 2/2024
DECLARATION I (full names): __________________________________ Student
number: ________________________________ Declare that… 1. I understand
what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in this
regard. 2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I
used someone else’s work, whether a printed source, the internet, or any
other source, I give the proper acknowledgement and include a complete
reference list. 3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work,
submitting it as my own. 4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy
my work with the intention of submitting it as his or her own work.
Signature _________________________. Date:____________________________
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Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) refers to the specific knowledge and
understanding that teachers have about how to effectively teach a particular
subject matter. It is the combination of their pedagogical knowledge
(knowledge of teaching and learning strategies) and their content knowledge
(subject-specific knowledge) that allows them to create meaningful and
engaging learning experiences for their students.
In the PCK diagram, there are three main components that interact to form
PCK: content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and knowledge of
students. Content knowledge is the deep understanding of the subject
matter that teachers possess, including key concepts, principles, and
theories within their discipline. Pedagogical knowledge encompasses the
wide range of teaching strategies, assessment techniques, and instructional
methods that teachers can use to facilitate student learning. Knowledge of
students involves understanding the prior knowledge, misconceptions, and
learning needs of the students in their classroom.
The intersection of these three components, as shown in the diagram, is
where PCK exists. This is where teachers use their pedagogical knowledge to
adapt and present the content in a way that is meaningful and accessible to
their students. They draw on their understanding of the subject matter to
create instructional activities that align with the needs and abilities of their
students, ultimately leading to effective teaching and learning.
Literature and studies have shown that teachers with strong PCK are able to
make connections between the content and the students’ prior knowledge,
engage effectively with student misconceptions, and use a variety of
teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students. PCK is
considered essential for effective teaching, as it allows teachers to go
beyond simply knowing their subject matter to being able to effectively
teach and convey that knowledge to their students.
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