TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLEd) PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ TPACK: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The study aimed to conduct a descriptive study that will determine the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) capabilities of TLEd preservice teachers. The developmental design in the study was used with 36 respondents who were selected from 42 TLEd preservice teachers using total population sampling. The 36 respondents were administered an adopted questionnaire, and 6 were selected for focus group discussion. Based on the results of the study: (1) the TPACK capabilities of the TLEd preservice teachers are present most of the time, hence, there is a need for further enhancement; (2) appropriateness, skills in learning, and interaction should be emphasized in the curriculum enhancement of different course subjects concerning integrating technology, and; (3) the technology training towards the TLEd preservice teachers should focus on the considerations and tools. With the results, there is a need to conduct technology training among TLEd preservice teachers using at least 1-2 platforms. Technology training, based on the results, will teach the preservice teachers to maximize the different tools available. The platforms utilized should consider the different factors that might inhibit the students or preservice teachers from using them.