Technological, pedagogical and disciplinary knowledge owned by teacher: the case of an intelligent educational center

Abstract

The present paper has as its main purpose to analyze ICT integration within a specific learning environment: a public center located in Alicante and catalogued as an 'Intelligent Educational Center' (CEI, for its initials in Spanish), according to the homonymous piloting plan designed by the Valencian Autonomous Region (Spain). A mixed research work based on the TPACK model was used to perform a thorough study of technological, pedagogical and disciplinary knowledge. Surveys based on questionnaires and interviews along with discussion groups were our assessment tools. Among the results obtained stands out the verification of the teaching staff's insecurity when it comes to the practical application of technological and pedagogical knowledge in their classes –even though the research was carried out in a CEI. The paradox created by the sharp contrast between that widespread perception among the teaching staff and the completely different view which prevails among school management teams has equally received special attention in our paper.