Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Competencies Research Articles

TPACK competence of mathematics education students in designing constructivist learning

The problem and the aim of the study. This study examines mathematics education students' TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) and constructivist learning skills. The major issue is mathematical education students' ability to integrate technology, pedagogical expertise, and mathematical content knowledge in a constructivist learning setting. The study topics include how well students employ constructivist ideas in learning design, how technology supports mathematics learning, and what variables impact their TPACK abilities. By studying it more, this research may help enhance the mathematics education curriculum and teacher training to meet 21st-century education needs. Research methods. Qualitative case study research is used in this work. 23 students of the mathematics education program at Universitas Negeri Surabaya were selected. After observing students in constructivist mathematics learning design activities, in-depth interviews were conducted to understand better their views on TPACK and the constructivist approach, and their learning plans were analyzed. Students' TPACK abilities in constructivist learning will be assessed using thematic and triangulated data analysis. The research findings may help explain the problems and opportunities of constructing a mathematics education curriculum, particularly when merging TPACK and constructivist techniques. Results. The average TPACK competency of math education students is 78.4%, according to studies. According to the TPACK component analysis, students scored 85.2% on the Technology Knowledge Test (TK), 79.6% on the Pedagogical Knowledge Test (PK), and 75.8% on the Content Knowledge Test (CK). However, CK component proficiency varied, suggesting mathematical content knowledge should be improved. In-depth interviews showed that students with formal educational technology training or courses had higher TPACK ratings (M = 82.1%) than those without (M = 76.3%). These data show that formal education and training improve TPACK abilities. To optimize the constructivist method, the CK component must be improved. This research shows that technology integration and mathematics subject mastery are crucial to constructivist learning curricula and training programs for mathematics education students. Conclusion. The constructivist learning TPACK skills of mathematics education students are examined in this study. Students demonstrated technology integration, instructional competency, and mathematical topic knowledge with an average TPACK score of 78.4%. According to TPACK component analysis, pupils have good technical skills (TK) but varied mathematics topic knowledge. TPACK scores are higher for technology education students, demonstrating the role of formal learning in competency. These findings show that CK needs to include constructivism better. In conclusion, comprehensive training and mathematical content additions can improve students' TPACK skills, enabling constructivist technology usage. These insights may assist in improving mathematics curriculum and training.

The utilization of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in elementary school learning

This research aims to explore the use of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in the learning context at the elementary school level. The research approach applied was qualitative with a focus on case studies at SD Negeri 16 Banda Aceh, class 4. Data collection was carried out through classroom observations, interviews and document analysis. The research results show that the integration of TPACK in learning in elementary schools has a positive impact. Teachers have succeeded in integrating information and communication technology (ICT) well in planning and implementing learning. They use various ICT tools and applications that are appropriate to the learning content as well as effective teaching strategies. In addition, teachers are also able to apply pedagogical and content knowledge effectively to facilitate interesting and meaningful learning for students. There are several challenges faced by teachers in implementing TPACK. Some obstacles include limited access to ICT devices and resources, lack of training capable of developing TPACK competencies, as well as obstacles in integrating TPACK into the existing elementary school curriculum. The findings of this research provide a deeper understanding of the use of TPACK in learning at the elementary school level. The implications of this research can be the basis for developing teaching materials and educational policies that support the integration of TPACK in the learning process in elementary schools.

INVESTIGATION of CLASSROOM TEACHERS' TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE in THE CONTEXT of MATHEMATICS TEACHING for INCLUSIVE STUDENTS

Mathematics teaching has a special place in the process of implementing successful inclusion practices (SIP) for students with special needs (SWD). However, during the process of teaching mathematics skills to SWD, various learning problems are experienced for different reasons, and inclusion cannot be fully achieved. In order to eliminate or minimize this problem situation, effective mathematics teaching should be carried out. In order to achieve this goal, it is very important to make adaptations to SWD by using technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in mathematics teaching. Based on this importance, the aim of the study is to examine the TPACK of classroom teachers regarding their implementation of SIP in the process of teaching mathematics to SWD. The research has a qualitative research paradigm. In this context, the research model was determined as a multiple-case study. The participants of the study consisted of eight classroom teachers determined by criterion sampling method. The "Semi-structured Interview Form" developed by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. In this context, the answers given by the participants to the interview questions were subjected to descriptive analysis within the framework of themes, sub-themes, and common codes created by the researchers. As a result of the analysis, it was concluded that the classroom teachers' competencies in technology and content knowledge (mathematics and special education) varied. There are some positive aspects (advantages) and negative aspects (disadvantages) of using technology in both general education and mathematics education, they include the use of technology in different aspects of the presentation and evaluation processes of mathematics teaching within the scope of SIP, and they also need additional services such as developing TPACK competencies in the mathematics teaching process, providing devices, infrastructure facilities and training for this purpose. The findings obtained from the study were discussed within the framework of the literature, and limitations and suggestions for further research were stated.

A Meta-Synthesis Study: An Investigation of Studies on EFL Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competencies in Turkey

Technological advances have brought profound transformations into the education system. This transformation has also made it essential to use technological tools for educational aims in the 21st century. The goal of this study is to analyze a collection of studies on prospective and in-service EFL educators’ technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) competencies in Turkey regarding the purpose, method, participants, data collection tools, and findings of certain studies. The study includes meta-synthesis research to present the research tendencies on TPACK competencies of pre-service and in-service EFL teachers in Turkey. In the research, a total of 22 studies were included 11 articles and 11 theses which were published between the years 2017-2022. In light of the obtained results, it can be concluded that the research trend of the remarkable number of reviewed studies is related to the determination or measuring of TPACK perceptions and to examining the effect of demographic traits such as gender, age, and educational background on EFL teachers’ TPACK levels. In the last part of the research, practical implications and suggestions for further research were offered in detail.

The Similarities and Differences between Humanities and Social Sciences in Taiwan’s Initiative to Embrace Educational Digitization: Issues, Delivery, and Tools

This comprehensive study delves into technology integration competencies within humanities and social sciences (H&SS) education, using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework as its guiding lens. Through a careful analysis of course syllabi from higher education institutions in Taiwan, this research reveals distinctive patterns of emphasis across seven key TPACK knowledge domains. While both humanities and social sciences educators acknowledge the importance of integrating technology into their teaching and subject matter, subtle differences emerge. Humanities instructors tend to prioritize Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), aligning this choice with their primary goal of conveying narratives and preserving cultural heritage. Conversely, their counterparts in social sciences lean more toward highlighting Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), reflecting the importance of understanding social phenomena in their field. This study underscores the pressing need for the development of tailored professional development initiatives and a revamp of pre-service teacher education programs, both of which should prioritize domain-specific TPACK competencies. This study highlights the critical importance of grounding training within authentic design tasks to effectively nurture TPACK. It points toward promising future research avenues, including investigations into the practical translation of TPACK understanding into classroom implementation and subsequent student outcomes. By shedding light on these distinctions, this research provides valuable insights for enhancing digital literacy and delivering technology-enriched learning experiences in the realm of H&SS education.

TPACK Correlates Mathematics Teachers’ Performance in Selected Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIS)

Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is a framework that views teachers' knowledge necessary for curriculum design and instruction focused on preparing their students for thinking and learning mathematics with digital technologies. TPACK is essential for Mathematics teachers as it enables them to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices. This study investigated the correlation between Mathematics teachers' TPACK competencies and their teaching performance in selected higher education institutions (HEIs). This study utilized a descriptive-correlational design with 120 randomly selected participants. The data collected were analyzed using Linear Regression analysis to determine the relationship between TPACK competencies and teaching performance. The findings revealed that teachers' TPACK competencies are significantly related to their performance in teaching Mathematics. The study's findings have significant implications for Mathematics education and teacher training programs. Mathematics teachers must develop their TPACK competencies to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices. Teacher training programs should focus on developing Mathematics teachers' TPACK competencies to improve Mathematics teaching. The study's methodology can be replicated in other contexts to investigate the relationship between TPACK competencies and teaching performance in Mathematics education. Keywords: TPACK, mathematics, instruction, teaching performance, PHEIs

The interplay of TPACK, self-efficacy, and career motivation among economics teachers: a mediation analysis

Problem and aim. The paper emphasizes self-efficacy in education and career choice. Self-efficacy and a willingness to learn are the main differentiators in competitive human resource development in the digital age. A school's competence and graduates' potential determine its success. The paper investigates how selfefficacy (EK) mediates Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and career choice motivation for economics teachers. Technology, pedagogy, and economics content knowledge (TPACK) are taught separately and together to undergraduate economics education students. In the post-COVID-19 era, where technology is vital to education, the research is relevant to assessing college students' TPACK competencies. The study aims to clarify the relationship between TPACK, self-efficacy, and career choice motivation in economics education students by evaluating the self-efficacy mediation model. Material and methods. The study used a conceptual modeling research design with a quantitative approach, examining four observational variables such as TPACK, self-efficacy as a prospective teacher as the exogen variable, and career choice motivation as an economics teacher as the endogen variable. This research involves 346 students in Java, Indonesia, using the CB-SEM analysis to identify the TPACK components and students' selfefficacy as prospective teachers. The result of the study. The study discovers a substantial relationship between TPACK, self-efficacy, and career choice motivation, with an index of goodness of fit of RMSEA = 0.021, ChiSq/df =1.146, CFI = 0.966, and TLI= 0.965 considered acceptable. The indirect effect test of the relationships between TPACK and career choice motivation as an economics teacher (b = 0.064, p = 0.022) reveals that self-efficacy mediates the relationship between TPACK and career choice motivation as an economics teacher. The results confirm that TPACK has a significant relationship with career choice motivation as an economics instructor, both directly and indirectly through selfefficacy mediation. Conclusion. The differences show that the TPACK components might help students, parents, and institutions evaluate the teaching and learning process. The researchers also expect the facilitators and constitutional bodies to take strategic moves to improve and develop the supporting infrastructures for education. The next fundamental questions are about the quality of technology integration and the effectiveness of college students' skills development.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES OF TEACHER’S ABILITY ON TPACK IN NORTH SUMATERA: PRELIMINARY RESEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE LITERACY-BASED LEARNING MODELS

To be able to teach scientific literacy to students, teachers need scientific literacy competencies and are in line with TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) competencies. This research was initial research in the development of learning models which aims to determine the extent of the TPACK abilities of science teachers in North Sumatra. The method used in this study was a qualitative descriptive method by describing data in the form of numbers and direct interviews. The instrument used was TPACK multiple choice questions that had been previously developed and proven valid to be able to measure the TPACK ability of science teachers which consisted of 40 questions. The research sample was determined by purposive sampling method. From the sampling results, 20 science teachers were selected from 10 junior high schools in North Sumatra

Investigation of Primary School Teachers' Professional Competencies and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competencies

This study aims to examine primary school teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) levels and teaching self-efficacy according to their general demographic characteristics. Descriptive and correlational research methods were used in the study. The quantitative sample of the study consists of 217 teachers working in primary schools in Astana province in the 2022-2023 academic year. Personal information form, TPACK and Teaching Self-Efficacy scales were used as data collection tools. Information about the demographic variables of the participants was given with descriptive statistics including frequency and percentage. Independent sample T-Test, one-way ANOVA test, Tukey test, and Pearson correlation test were used for data analysis. As a result of the quantitative analyses, TPACK competencies of the teachers were found to be at a medium level, whereas their self-efficacy beliefs were found to be at a high level. Significant differences were observed in gender and professional seniority variables in terms of TPACK competencies. Especially the technology knowledge competencies of female teachers were found to be at low level. Again, the technology knowledge of teachers with high professional seniority was found to be significantly low. Finally, significant and positive relationships were found between self-efficacy beliefs and TPACK competencies of primary school teachers.

Unraveling EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ TPACK through Self-Report Data

The technological revolution has changed the required knowledge and skills of teachers in facilitating the development of students’ 21st-century skills. In light of this, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has been defined as a useful conceptual framework to help define the knowledge base needed for effective technology integration into classroom practices. However, generally, teacher professional education programs do not help teacher candidates develop TPACK. From this standpoint, the purpose of the study was to better understand the nature of pre-service English teachers’ TPACK over the professional development program named Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education (TPE) or Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan. A survey was applied to examine 30 EFL pre-service teachers’ TPACK using self-report as the data source. The self-report was adopted from Schmid et al. (2020), and it consists of 28 items of the seven TPACK components. The results demonstrated that EFL pre-service teachers see the value of technology for teaching English. They highly perceived their TPACK competencies, especially for the TK construct (M=4.05) and the TPACK construct (M=4.08). They need more guidance on how to effectively integrate technology though. Thus, teacher professional education programs should redesign various methods of courses to provide more opportunities for pre-service English teachers to teach with technology since experiences had the most effect on beliefs.

Factors Influencing TVET Teacher’s TPACK Competencies in Peninsular Malaysia

Developing competent teachers is one of the main focuses of national TVET's transformation. The teaching profession demands that teachers constantly strive to improve the quality of their professionalism to become competent and quality teachers. In addition, TVET teachers must be prepared to withstand the technological boom in the industrial revolution 4.0 digital era to keep them in line with 21st-century learning. Thus, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework is designed to meet the competencies that TVET teachers need. The primary purpose of this study was to assess the factors that influence the TPACK competency of TVETTeachers. Furthermore, to determine the relationship between mentoring role, school environment, and TVET teacher’s competencies. A total of 400 TVET teachers from two categories of TVET-related institutions under the Malaysian Education TVET division were selected as the study’s sample: vocational education upper secondary stream (PVMA) from National Secondary School (SS) and Vocational College (VC). Data were analyzedusing a t-test, correlation, and multiple linear regression. The findings revealed significant differences in the level of technological knowledge competency between the two school categories. The role of mentoring and the school environment is also significantly related to the TPACK competency of TVET teachers. Meanwhile, the school environment predicts a change in the TPACK teachers' competency for TVET teachers in Peninsular Malaysia. Therefore, the study discovers the role of mentoring role and school environment in determining new factors influencing TVET teachers’ TPACK competency. Forfurther research, it is recommended to study the mentoring role in mediating the relationship between the school environment and TVET teachers’ TPACK competency.

Two Approaches to Investigate Preservice Teachers’ TPACK Competencies and Self-Regulated Learning Skills in Turkiye and the United States

In this study the investigators used two different approaches to investigate preservice teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) competencies and self-regulated learning skills (SRL). The first study was conducted at Ahmet Keleşoğlu Education Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University (NEU), Konya, Turkiye and the second study was conducted at Arkansas Tech University (ATU), Arkansas, the United States. The data from the participants at NEU was collected from 375 preservice teachers to examine the correlation among preservice teachers’ TPACK competencies, SRL and their gender and years of study. Although the findings revealed that preservice teachers’ TPACK competencies differed by their gender and year of study, there was no significant difference in their SRL skills. Finally, the results indicated that there were positive and significant relationships between the preservice teachers’ TPACK competencies and their self-regulated learning skills. The data from the ATU participants was collected from 66 preservice teachers (54 undergraduates, 12 graduate). The ATU study examined the impact of employing project-based learning (PBL) on students’ TPACK competencies, self-efficacy (SE), and SRL in different learning environments. The findings indicated that the use of PBL does enhance preservice teachers’ SRL skills in all learning environments. Finally, the findings indicated that students’ TPACK competencies significantly increased after using PBL.

ESL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ONLINE INFORMATION SEARCHING STRATEGIES: PRELIMINARY DATA FOR TPACK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

The reality brought upon by the pandemic has forced educators, language instructors included, to re-evaluate their practice by ensuring that the actual learning takes place and planned objectives are met. In language education programs, equipping future teachers with appropriate knowledge and skills remains as the top priority. In fact, recent literature also highlights the need for teachers to have technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) to cope with the changing demands of online learning and learner diversity. As part of the needs analysis phase to assess students’ TPACK competency, students’ online information searching strategies were investigated by using Information Commitment Survey (Wu & Tsai, 2007) and content analysis of the references list of students’ written coursework and guided reflection. In this case study, the participants were the ESL pre-service teachers in a teacher education program. It was found that the students used multiple web searching strategies such as matching and elaboration strategies. The students also appeared to have ‘mixed’ standards for judging information on the web. The results additionally revealed that students relied heavily on different web resources such as online encyclopaedia, and resources that contain grammar materials, content materials related to their writing topic, citation materials and writing samples that match their writing format. These findings strongly suggest for a more systematic training design of the online writing support should be in a form of a portal of evaluated links to useful resources for ESL writing.

TECHNOSTRESS IN ENGAGING OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING: EXPLORING MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LECTURERS' LIVED EXPERIENCES

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a sudden change in the educational landscape globally and shifted traditional face-to-face classes to open distance learning mode. Due to this transition, it is progressively crucial and of great importance to understand the technostress faced by English language lecturers in adopting open distance learning practices. This phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of eleven English language lecturers from three universities in the southern region of Malaysia regarding the technostress faced in open distance learning practice during the pandemic through the lens of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Fascinatingly, despite the emergency shift to open distance learning, the results have shown that the participants are keen and receptive to the open distance learning deployment. Moreover, due to their Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge competency, the participants agreed that the technostress experienced is considered manageable and did not affect their work performance. This study's results are hoped to offer insights into understanding the unprecedented phenomenon to ensure positive impacts in tertiary education.

Analysis of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Ability Based on Science Literacy for Pre-Service Primary School Teachers in Learning Science Concepts

This study intends to describe and investigate the ability profile of Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge (TPACK) based on scientific literacy for pre-service primary school teachers. The measurement of student TPACK skills is needed to determine the knowledge of technology that will be implemented in the learning process. Students' TPACK knowledge needs to be developed because integration between pedagogical abilities, material content, and technology is needed. This research is quantitative survey research. This study tested a TPACK model, which was described by the relationship between latent variables, namely from seven components, including TK, PK, CK, TPK, TCK, PCK, and TPACK. The data collection technique used a questionnaire instrument with 46 items. The questionnaire instrument was filled out by 206 pre-service primary school teachers who had taken the Science Concept, Science Application, Science Teaching Learning Course, and Field Experience Practice Courses. The results were then calculated and analyzed using a modeling test with a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The results showed that PCK variability could be influenced by the CK and PK components of 51.5%. While the variability of TCK can be influenced by the components of CK and TK of 42.7%. The variability of the TPK can be influenced by the PK and TK components of 45.2%. Finally, the magnitude of the effect of PK, CK, TK, PCK, TPK, and TCK components on TPACK is 61.0%. The TPACK profile of pre-service primary school teachers is good with the factors that contribute most to the components that go into PK and CK. As a result, the findings of this study will contribute to the development of a more thorough profile of the TPACK competencies of pre-service primary school teachers, which can enhance their capacity to incorporate technology when they become teachers in the future.

Formation of TPACK and Acmeological Competency of Future Teachers in Foreign Language Education

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of acmeological-based teaching activities in foreign language lessons on learners' foreign language self-efficacy, foreign language learning motivation and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) skills. The research was carried out in the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of the Theory and Practice of Foreign Languages Training of a university in Kazakhstan in the 2021-2022 academic year. The study, which was conducted with 35 students in the experimental and 35 control groups for 6 weeks, was designed according to the experimental model with the control group, which is one of the quantitative research methods. Foreign language learning self-efficacy scale, foreign language learning motivation scale and TPACK skill test were used as data collection tools in the study. According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there was a significant difference in favor of the experimental group in the post-test scores (foreign language learning self-efficacy, foreign language learning motivation and TPACK skill test scores) of the experimental group, in which activities based on the acmeological approach, and the control group, in which traditional teaching was applied.

Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) prospective biology teacher in integrating education for sustainable development (ESD) in their learning planning

Education to realize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is known as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Teachers with adequate TPACK competencies integrated ESD is one of the keys to realizing ESD. The purpose of this paper is to reveal the professional knowledge of prospective biology teachers in the form TPACK-ESD, in designing learning plans before and after got ESD briefing. TPACK-ESD assessed from Cores and RPP integrated ESD. Eight prospective teachers in the third year who were taking the capita selecta biology course were used as the research sample, chosen by convenience sampling. Descriptive research was used to study TPACK-ESD prospective teachers by collected data consist of CoRes and RPP about viruses and biotechnology. Scoring results of CoRes and RPP that analyzed through descriptive statistics, showed that TPACK-ESD prospective teachers tended to increase after the ESD briefing for both contents. For each component of TPACK, the results showed that content knowledge (CK) illustrating knowledge integrated ESD compared before ESD briefing. Pedagogical knowledge (PK) has shown a learning design that can facilitate students to be able to develop ESD competencies compared before ESD briefing. On the other hand, Technological knowledge (TK) prospective teachers did not seem to increase after ESD briefing.

Primary school teachers perception of technological pedagogical content knowledge in online learning due to Covid 19

Primary school teachers need to have technological knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and content knowledge in online teaching. TPACK is an integrative and transformative knowledge that teachers need to use technology effectively and efficiently in the classroom. This article investigates primary school teachers' perceptions of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) competencies in implementing online learning due to the pandemic COVID-19. The sample in this study were 117 primary school teachers in North Sulawesi province. The method used is a quantitative descriptive approach. Data was collected using a questionnaire on a Likert scale developed in Google Form. The results showed that most primary school teachers in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, already had TPACK competencies in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, TPACK competencies are in need to be improved in the abilities of TK and PK. The correlation results between the TPACK constructs also showed that the PK and TPK components had a significant effect on TPACK primary school teachers' perception of online learning. It was also found that there was no significant difference between gender and TPACK competency of primary school teachers.

Research on Technology Competencies in EFL Language Instructors: Technology-Pedagogy-Content in Language Teaching

Background:Living in the digital era where the information and communication technologies (ICTs) have extensively changed the way of teaching, language instructors, in particular, should be computer literate to put their technical knowledge into practice in such a way they effectively integrate technology into language learning classrooms.Methodology:The research contextualizes teachers’ beliefs and competencies of using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) in teaching English as a foreign language. The study is an extension of previous research carried out by Tovar et at., (2019), and Tovar (2019). It applied a survey-based questionnaire, an unstructured interview, and classroom observations for data collection. The assessment instruments were administrated to EFL language instructors, who work in the Language Center at the Technical University of Cotopaxi.Findings:Results revealed that a high percentage of the EFL language instructors are not familiar with the use of the TPCK model and its integration into their classroom practices. This support the claim that teachers probably have technological knowledge, but they are not well-prepared to combine teaching resources and appropriate pedagogical methods for language teaching and learning.Conclusions:The study hopes that research outcomes arise linguistic implications and pedagogical applications for developing teachers’ TPCK competencies when integrating technology in EFL classroom settings. Limitations, as well as considerations for further research, are discussed.

MOOCs and NOOCs in the Training of Future Geography and History Teachers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Based on the TPACK Model

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and NOOCs (Nano Open Online Courses), which are part of e-learning, are being incorporated into the online teaching strategies of higher education institutions around the world. Research on the outcomes of their implementation has shown both their educational potential and their limitations. However, little is known about the instructional effectiveness of these courses and their potential contribution to the acquisition of specific competencies linked to the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) model for the training of future Geography and History teachers. To this end, this study examines perceptions regarding the instructional effectiveness of two MOOCs and two NOOCs on geographical and historical education, through an analysis of the performance in TPACK competency dimensions of future teachers (n = 1993). Based on a cross-sectional descriptive approach, central tendency statistics analyses (mean and standard deviation) and inferential analyses (MannWhitney U test and Wilcoxon rank-sum) were used. Participants reported optimal levels of satisfaction across all competency dimensions of the model for their teacher training. Inferential statistical analyses further revealed the existence of statistically significant differences depending on participants' university and gender. Both the instrument applied and the results obtained are of use in making educational decisions regarding the design and implementation strategies of MOOCs and NOOCs specifically aimed at the professional development of future Geography and History teachers.