UNIT 4: Theories and Principles in TDL

Under this unit, we were tasked to create our TPACK. This framework combines the teacher’s three knowledge areas: technological knowledge (TK), Content Knowledge (CK), and Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) to make learning more engaging, effective, and relevant. It was an excellent opportunity for us to evaluate ourselves in the three knowledge areas to identify our strengths and weaknesses. It was indeed a useful frame because it allows us to ponder how we can integrate the knowledge of technology into teaching so that development can occur. Furthermore, we were also enlightened about the potential impact of using TPACK as a framework for measuring teaching knowledge on the type of training and professional development experiences designed for teachers.

In addition to this task on Unit 4, we also evaluate lesson plans from Grade 7 to Grade 10 based on the essential aspects according to the ASSURE, ADDIE, Anderson, and Krathwohl’s Taxonomy and Merill’s Principles of Instruction. As we assess these lesson plans, we prepare and educate ourselves on making essential and imperative lesson plans founded on proven concepts and principles.

Although there were ups and downs during this lesson because of the intricacy of the topic, we were able to grasp new knowledge essential in designing a technology-enhanced lesson for the students. Moreover, we were motivated to expand our learning and beyond our capabilities because there is always more to learn as long as we are open to growth. Teachers are indeed life-long learners.