TPACK Competencies and Technology Integration Self-Efficacy Perceptions of Pre-Service Teachers

Abstract

This study compared the technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) competency
of pre-service teachers with their self-efficacy perception towards technology integration, based on various
variables; and the correlation between their TPACK competencies and self-efficacy perceptions towards
technology integration were examined. The study sample comprised 713 freshmen and senior class students
studying at different departments at Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences on 2012-2013
academic year spring semester. The data collection tools used in the study were Personal Information Form,
Technopedagogical Education Competency Scale and Technology Integration Self Efficacy Scale. At the end
of the study, TPACK competencies of pre-service teachers’ studying at first and fourth years and their selfefficacy perceptions towards technology integration were revealed; and these competencies were examined by
gender, grade and department variables. In addition, the correlation between pre-service teachers’ TPACK
competency levels and self-efficacy perceptions towards technology integration were predicted.