A study on mathematics teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and frequency of use of educational information network (EBA) assessment tools

Abstract

Today, the rapid development of technology causes a great change and transformation process in the field of education. In this process, the importance of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) increases for teachers to use technology effectively. In this process, it is thought that mathematics teachers should improve their TPACK, especially in the use of measurement tools in EBA. In addition, for students to be successful in mathematics, mathematics teachers should have sufficient knowledge about teaching methods, materials, and the use of technological tools. At this point, teachers' TPACK is thought to be critical for optimizing students' learning process and providing an effective mathematics education. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine mathematics teachers' TPACKs within the framework of their demographic characteristics and frequency of using EBA assessment tools. The study was designed with the survey model of quantitative method. The study's participants are the math teachers employed by public and private schools in the province of Eskişehir. Within the scope of the study, the link of the relevant data collection tool was sent to the study group by obtaining the necessary application permissions and data were collected from 369 mathematics teachers. As a result of the study, it is concluded that mathematics teachers need to develop their TPACK to improve students' mathematics skills and optimize students' learning process and that teachers should have knowledge about the use of technological tools and online assessment tools such as EBA and be able to use these tools effectively. In addition, in light of this study, it is recommended that mathematics teachers should research technological tools and materials that they can use in mathematics education and use EBA assessment and evaluation tools more frequently to improve their TPACK. Finally, it is suggested that in-service courses, trainings, etc. on the use of technology in education should be organized for teachers to ensure their personal development.

Keywords

• TPACK
• Measurement and Evaluation
• EBA assessment tools
• Distance Education
• Online Learning

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