The Acquisition of Musical Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge

Abstract

Technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) is a conceptual framework for the teacher knowledge necessary to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. The purposes of this study were to (a) develop and administer an instrument to measure music educators’ TPACK, (b) examine how music teachers acquire their TPACK, and (c) determine if a relationship existed between those teachers’ TPACK and their reported integration of technology. Participants (N = 284) were music teachers who completed two questionnaires, one designed to measure their TPACK (Musical TPACK Questionnaire [MTPACK-Q]) and another to describe the level of technology integration in their classroom (Concerns-Based Adoption Model–Levels of Use [CBAM-LoU] instrument). Scores on the technology-related domains of the TPACK model were lower than content, pedagogical, or pedagogical content domains. A moderate, significant, positive correlation (r = .51, p ≤ .01) was found between the participants’ MTPACK-Q score and the level of technology integration in their classroom as reported by the CBAM-LoU.

Field Experiences Using iPads

“…Chris described the importance of "playing with" the iPads before using them in the classroom: "My comfort level would be far less if I had only a few minutes to find out how to work an app on the iPad-if we were not able to take them home" (Chris, Teaching Reflection 3). Similar to the experienced teachers described by Bauer (2013) and Dorfman (2010), these preservice teachers found value in exploring the technology.…”

“…See Table S1 (available as online supplemental material) for descriptions of the seven TPACK components as they relate to music teaching (Bauer, 2015). Of the seven components, music teachers often rate their competency lowest in relation to TPACK components that include technology (Bauer, 2013).…”

“…Bauer (2013) suggests that teachers with developed PK and PCK are more likely to make successful decisions about appropriate pedagogical uses for technology.…”

“…Chris's perspective is characteristic of an adaptive expert (Bauer, 2013;Darling-Hammond & Bransford, 2007). He demonstrated willingness to question his previously held beliefs and to consider how traditional practices could be changed to incorporate new ways of learning and making music.…”

Formation of Readiness of Higher Education Institutions’ Students to the Introduction of Musical-Pedagogical Technologies

“…In the article (Bauer, 2013) music educators' technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) is investigated. The research by Martinez and Llanes (2019) presents a critical analysis of the musical methods recognized in the twentieth century in Colombia education.…”