Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Pedagogical content knowledge identifies the distinctive bodies of knowledge for teaching. It represents the blending of content and pedagogy into an understanding of how particular topics, problems or issues are organized, represented, and adapted to the diverse interests and abilities of learners, and presented for instruction. Pedagogical content knowledge is the category most likely to distinguish the understanding of the content specialist from that of the pedagogue.

Sources:

Little, J. W. (2006). Professional community and professional development in the learning-centered school. Washington, DC: National Education Association

Shulman, L. (1986). Those who understand: Knowledge growth in teaching. Educational Researcher, 15(2).