TPCK+in+Social+Studies

= TPCK in Social Studies = toc //"Technology and the social studies has the power to become a 'dynamic and forceful agent for change in the social studies curriculum’ (Martorella, 1997), but only if the academic subject matter is enriched by a clear and comprehensive rationale for integrating technology with social studies//" - Fairey, Lee and Bennett quoted in "Technology Position Statement and Guidelines", National Council of the Social Studies

In that position statement, NCSS offers five guidelines for the successful integration of technology into social studies curriculum:
 * 1) Extend learning beyond what could be done without technology
 * 2) Introduce technology in context
 * 3) Include opportunities for students to study the relationship between science, technology and society
 * 4) Foster the development of the skills, knowledge, and participation as good citizens in a democratic society
 * 5) Contribute to the research and evaluation of social studies and technology

TPCK and Technology Integration
The TPCK framework shows the interaction of technological, pedagogical and content knowledge. In "Toward democracy: Social Studies and TPCK", John K. Lee notes that the various disciplines which comprise the social studies are varied, so approaches to using technology in the social studies vary as well. Lee suggests various ways that TPCK in social studies can prepare students for participation in democratic life. Those pedagogical actions are:
 * 1) Locating and adapting digital resources for use in the classroom
 * 2) Facilitating students' work in non-linear environments
 * 3) Developing critical media literacy skills among students
 * 4) Providing opportunities for students to use presentational capabilities of the Web
 * 5) Using the Internet to extend collaboration and communication among students
 * 6) Extending and promoting authentic interaction in technology-enabled social networks
 * 7) Making use of historical source materials available online
 * 8) Promoting understanding of spatial, human and physical systems as aided by technology
 * 9) Expanding social experiences using technology
 * 10) Encouraging economic literacy through the use of technology

Want more information?
Visit the following links to find information and resources for incorporating TPCK into the following areas of social studies: TPCK in World History and World Geography TPCK in US History and US Geography TPCK in US Government, Civics and Economics

The CITE Journal (Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education) is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by five separate professional organizations in teacher education. Many of its archived articles relate to the role of technology in the social studies. Vol. 9, Issue 1 from 2009 addressed TPCK in particular.