Integrating the TPACK Framework into 21st Century Teacher Education: A Conceptual Analysis

Abstract

The widespread use of technology improves daily life and provides many benefits to people. Technologies can transform the way we think about teaching and learning. Technological methods are among the most important tools in and out of school in the educational process of pupils and teachers. Teachers in schools have a role to play in incorporating technology into the teaching process. For this purpose, teacher education services should provide pre - service teachers with adequate training for changing instructional practices enriched with creative educational technologies. Training through the TPACK model in teacher education enables pre - service teachers to determine a "fit" between the curriculum focus, pedagogical strategies, and digital or non - digital technologies. Hence this paper throws a light on TPACK and the need for its implementation in teacher education.