Leveraging pedagogical knowledge for effective technology integration in education: A research-based approach

• Published in: International journal of educational research Vol. 130; p. 102553
• Main Authors: Zhang, Yan, Li, Chao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2025
• Subjects: Educational outcomes; Instructional practices; Pedagogical content knowledge; Pedagogical knowledge; Professional development; Teaching profession; Instructional practices; Educational outcomes; Pedagogical knowledge; Pedagogical content knowledge; Professional development; Teaching profession
• ISSN: 0883-0355
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102553

•Teachers' pedagogical knowledge is the cornerstone of effective education.•Relationship between TPK and the quality of teaching and learning environments.•The study demonstrates that teacher professionalism is positively linked to TPK.•The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software. Teachers' Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) is essential for effective education, influencing both teaching practices and student outcomes. This study examines the dimensions of TPK, including subject-specific knowledge, teaching strategies, socio-emotional competence, and technology integration, and their impact on the teaching profession. Data were collected from 450 teachers via a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software. The findings highlight the relationship between TPK and teaching effectiveness, with significant correlations to teaching quality, subject matter expertise, and professional development success. The study also shows that teacher professionalism is closely linked to TPK, offering valuable insights for educational policy and practice.