TPACK: Knowledge Base of Preservice Teachers Professional Development in the Information Age

Key words: 
• TPACK

Abstract: Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has become the main content of the preservice teachers knowledge structure. It is the product with the dynamic integration of content knowledge(CK),technological knowledge(TK) and pedagogical knowledge(PK). It is the knowledge which teachers need in using technology to teach effectively. It has several features: integration, dynamism，situationality, individuality, tacitness, and practicalness. In order to help the preservice teachers acquire the TPACK, we should reform current curriculum of pedagogical content knowledge so as to highlight the requirements of TPACK. Teachers should use TPACK structure to design teaching plans and demonstration lessons. In addition, preservice teachers should strengthen the practice and reflection of teaching so that their practical abilities and research capabilities would be developed quickly. Finally, we should build networked learning community for preservice teachers to share TPACK.