Redesigning the Mathematics Classroom through TPACK enriched Pedagogical Strategies

Abstract

Technology continues to change with the changing demands of society. With the integration of new technologies in the classroom, the evolution of changes in classroom instruction has been a perpetual feature. But, the efficiencies of teachers vary from each other considering their way of integration of content, pedagogy and technology with each other. For effective teaching-learning process, a balanced knowledge of these three components is expected on the part of teacher i.e. an adequate level of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). The conventional pedagogies need to be strengthened through the application of technology or can be replaced if situation demands for so. As such the application of flipped teaching improves the learning of students. Mathematics is considered as least preferred subject so new pedagogies should be thought of for better comprehension and achievement of students. Innovative pedagogical strategies like animated content demonstration may support in increasing the engagement of students in mathematics. The dynamic and interactive learning environment can be created in the classrooms through the interactive software like GeoGebra, Geometer Sketchpad and the activities based on concrete and virtual manipulative can contribute in enhancing the effectiveness of technology oriented pedagogies.