Study on Key Influencing Factors of Development of TPACK of Language Teachers in Junior High Schools

Abstract

Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) provides a new knowledge framework for the professional development of teachers, and since then, it has become an important direction for teacher's educational research. In order to explore core factors and major issues that restrict the development of teachers' TPACK, this study conducte empirical and interview studies on current situation and characteristics of language teachers TPACK in Huaxian. The results show that: (1) The overall level of TPACK of the language teachers is at a low point; (2) TK is the core factor restricting the development of teachers TPACK; (3) Whether or not language teachers have received curriculum training related to modern educational techniques also affects their TPACK development. Finally, according to results of survey, the paper puts forward corresponding strategies and suggestions for the development of language teachers TPACK in local junior high school.