The Framework DiKoLAN (Digital Competencies for Teaching in Science Education) as Basis for the Self-Assessment Tool DiKoLAN-Grid

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Contributors

  • Lena von Kotzebue - (Author)
  • Monique Meier - , University of Kassel, Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Alexander Finger - (Author)
  • Erik Kremser - (Author)
  • Johannes Huwer - (Author)
  • Lars-Jochen Thoms - (Author)
  • Sebastian Becker - (Author)
  • Till Bruckermann - (Author)
  • Christoph Thyssen - (Author)

Abstract

For the planning and implementation of lessons with digital technologies, a subject-specific technology-related professional competence of teachers is of central importance. However, the competency frameworks developed so far remain in a general perspective and do not explicitly address subject-specific issues. Furthermore, digital competencies are predominantly measured with subject-unspecific self-assessment instruments, as subject-specific operationalizations for this area are not yet available in a differentiated form. In this article, the framework for Digital Competencies for Teaching in Science Education (DiKoLAN), a subject-specific framework for pre-service science teachers, is introduced, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, first results of a self-assessment tool based on the framework are described. DiKoLAN defines competency areas highly specific to science, as well as more general competency areas that include aspects common to all subjects. Each competency area is described by competency expectations, which, in turn, are structured with reference to the four technology-related dimensions of the TPACK framework (i.e., Technological and Pedagogical Content Knowledge) and three levels of performance (Name, Describe, Use/Apply). Derived from DiKoLAN, a corresponding self-assessment instrument (DiKoLAN-Grid) was developed and empirically tested for the two competency areas, (n = 118) and Information Search and Evaluation (n = 90), in biology student teachers. By means of path models, tendencies regarding structural correlations of the four components Special Tools (TK), Content-specific Context (TCK), Methods and Digitality (TPK), and Teaching (TPACK) are presented for both competency areas and discussed, as well as in comparison to previously conducted, subject-unspecific surveys.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number775
JournalEducation Sciences
Volume11
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85120556560

Keywords

Subject groups, research areas, subject areas according to Destatis

Keywords

  • Science education, Self-report measure, Technological pedagogical content knowledge, Student teachers

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