Subject Area: Education

Introduction Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) represents a unique category of knowledge that distinguishes teachers from subject matter experts. Shulman (1986) defined it as the blending of subject matter knowledge with pedagogical strategies that make content comprehensible to learners. In mathematics education, PCK encompasses understanding the curriculum, anticipating student misconceptions, employing multiple representations, and designing appropriate … Read more

Introduction Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) is widely regarded as a cornerstone of effective teaching, combining subject matter expertise with an understanding of how to make content accessible to learners (Shulman, 1986). While generic aspects of PCK, such as knowledge of student understanding and instructional strategies, have been emphasized in teacher education research (Hill, Ball, & … Read more