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Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Research in Teaching and Education
Vol. 1, Issue. 1, 2024, pp. 1-7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33422/icate.v1i1.164
Copyright © 2024 Author(s)
ISSN: 3030-055X online
A Short Paper about Fundamental
Pedagogical Concepts of Constructivism
Theory in Relation to TPACK Framework
Serafeim A. Triantafyllou
Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Athens, Greece
Abstract
The influence of constructivism as a pedagogical theory is mainly concentrated on adult
education. Its main concepts stem from significant conclusions coming from other theories
related to pedagogical and philosophical school practice. The key point is that knowledge is
the desired learning outcome that can be accomplished through active learning participation
which is closely related to construct. Also, some basic ideas of constructivism rely on idea-
based interactions and ideas produced by learners. Certain aspects of the above-mentioned
theory in learning and teaching seem to be very helpful for learners to develop their ideas and
achieve learning outcomes. The basic aim of this paper is to examine the influence of
Constructivism on adult education by utilising Technological Pedagogical Content
Knowledge Framework’s (TPACK) dimensions in learning and teaching everyday practice.
A mixed method analysis was conducted which contains a theoretical analysis, and
experimentation through a quiz game. Our experimental approach through the quiz game was
to study Newtonian physics and specifically the Law of Gravitation and the 2nd Law of
Motion, finding that the mass terms cancel, and ending up making a prediction that all objects
fall at the same rate. The experiment would then involve verifying the prediction and
explaining any deviations from the prediction in terms of the intuitive idea of air resistance.
The findings showed that students after answering the quizzes of the quiz game, were able to
discuss their results using logical argument as opposed to when they did the experiment
before the theory and their discussion was little more than guesswork. Thus, we could see
how students performed on each question and use that information to figure out what needs to
be readdressed or retaught.
Keywords: Constructivism, Adult Education, Technological Pedagogical Content
Knowledge Framework