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Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2022, Vol. 18(1) 298-321

Analysis of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge Development of Prospective Teachers in the Lesson Plan Development Process: 4MAT Model

Feyza Aliustaoğlu & Abdulkadir Tuna

pp. 298 - 321   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.426.17   |  Manu. Number: MANU-2107-15-0001

Published online: February 01, 2022  |   Number of Views: 274  |  Number of Download: 559


Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the change of prospective mathematics teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) on the linear equation and slope subject based on the lesson plan development and implementation process based on the 4MAT model. The concept of PCK was discussed in three components as content knowledge, knowledge of student understanding and knowledge of instructional strategies. The research was carried out based on mixed research methods. The data collection tools consisted of 48 lesson plans developed by prospective teachers in three stages and observation notes taken based on the teachings they did. The lesson plans developed by prospective teachers were analyzed quantitatively using the rubric developed by the researcher. Whether there is a statistically significant difference in PCK components in the lesson plans was analyzed by using appropriate tests. In addition, various qualitative sections from the lesson plans showing the development of prospective teachers were presented. As a result of the research, it was concluded that prospective teachers showed improvement in each of the components of the PCK at the end of the lesson plan development and implementation process based on the 4MAT model.

Keywords: Mathematics Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, 4MAT Model, Prospective Teachers, Lesson Plans


How to Cite this Article?

APA 6th edition
Aliustaoglu, F. & Tuna, A. (2022). Analysis of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge Development of Prospective Teachers in the Lesson Plan Development Process: 4MAT Model . International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(1), 298-321. doi: 10.29329/ijpe.2022.426.17

Harvard
Aliustaoglu, F. and Tuna, A. (2022). Analysis of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge Development of Prospective Teachers in the Lesson Plan Development Process: 4MAT Model . International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(1), pp. 298-321.

Chicago 16th edition
Aliustaoglu, Feyza and Abdulkadir Tuna (2022). "Analysis of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge Development of Prospective Teachers in the Lesson Plan Development Process: 4MAT Model ". International Journal of Progressive Education 18 (1):298-321. doi:10.29329/ijpe.2022.426.17.

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