TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND STUDENT KNOWLEDGE: RETHINKING THE FRAMEWORK

"Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a theoretical framework that describes the types of knowledge necessary for the integration of technology in the teaching practice. The framework intersects the pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge proposed by Shulman (1987), with the technological knowledge suggested by Koehler and Mishra (2006).

Herein we propose a new perspective over the TPACK model, in order to accommodate and acknowledge the essential role of the student in her own learning process. Using the TPACK framework both for the teacher and for the student, we present a reflection about the potential educational interest of teaching students also pedagogical (content) knowledge, in addition to the more widely accepted practices of teaching content and technology.

With this paper we intend to disseminate new thoughts and ideas in order to promote a wider discussion within the community of educational researchers and practitioners about the TPACK model and its possible contributions to better educational practices.