What makes a Professional teacher? The subject content knowledge or pedagogical content knowledge?

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What makes a professional teacher is a combination of mastery of the content and presentation/interaction pedagogically for efficient and effective instruction. These abstractions represent detail knowledge and practice from expert training over a decade or more of experience.

Mastering the content is necessary, but far from sufficient. Mastering the content is akin to having a well-stocked toolbox, but it's the finesse of how you employ those tools that truly sets exceptional educators apart. It's not merely about knowing the material inside out; it's about orchestrating an entire symphony of teaching methodologies and engagement strategies.

The "how" encompasses the art of motivation, the science of structuring the content, the creativity of designing engaging learning experience, and the empathy of connecting. It's about igniting curiosity, nurturing enthusiasm, and fostering a dynamic learning environment where every student feels seen and valued.

Effective educators understand that it's not enough to simply deliver information; they must craft experiences that resonate with learners, spark their imagination, and invite them into an active dialogue with the subject matter. They know that every lesson is an opportunity to inspire, to challenge, and to empower students to reach beyond their perceived limitations.

In the end, it's the thoughtful attention to the "how" that transforms the acquisition of knowledge into a transformative journey of discovery and growth. It's what turns a classroom into a vibrant community of learners, united by a shared sense of wonder and possibility.

What makes a suit? It is both the coat and the pants. Similarly, what makes a professional teacher is both the content and pedagogical knowledge.

Un profesor profesional combina tanto el conocimiento del contenido temático como el conocimiento del contenido pedagógico para ofrecer una experiencia educativa completa y efectiva.

En este sentido, el conocimiento del contenido temático se refiere a la comprensión profunda de la materia que enseña el profesor. Es esencial que un profesor domine el tema que está enseñando, ya que esto le permite impartir información precisa, responder preguntas de los estudiantes y fomentar un entendimiento sólido de los conceptos clave. El dominio del contenido temático crea credibilidad y confianza en el profesor por parte de los estudiantes, ya que demuestra autoridad y competencia en el tema.

Por otro lado, el conocimiento del contenido pedagógico se refiere a las estrategias, metodologías y técnicas de enseñanza que un profesor utiliza para transmitir el contenido de manera efectiva. Implica comprender cómo los estudiantes aprenden, adaptar el material para satisfacer las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes y utilizar una variedad de herramientas y recursos para facilitar la comprensión. Un profesor que posee un sólido conocimiento del contenido pedagógico puede involucrar a los estudiantes de manera activa, fomentar el pensamiento crítico y promover un ambiente de aprendizaje colaborativo y participativo.

Es decir, un profesor profesional no solo necesita tener un profundo conocimiento del contenido temático que enseña, sino también poseer habilidades pedagógicas sólidas para transmitir ese conocimiento de manera efectiva a los estudiantes. Ambos aspectos son igualmente importantes y complementarios en la formación de un educador competente y exitoso.

In addition to finishing Education Program, a teacher is described professional if he/she had passed the licensure examination of the country. He/She also possesses personal and professional competencies observed while performing the duties and responsibilities of a teacher.

I told my teachers-in-training that the license would get them an interview, but their effectiveness after the hire would allow them to keep their jobs. Some fields are highly overladed with licensed teachers, such as social studies in high schools. A teacher becomes highly qualified after seven years of experience and many additional trainings to hone skills. A master teacher is always learning new ways to improve, and not just in more college courses. One could argue that a professional teacher is just one with a license and a job, but a master teacher works at improvement.

The pedagogical knowledge represents the whole thing in order to achieve effective and efficient delivery of instruction.

Seorang guru disebut profesional apabila dengan ilmu yang ia miliki, ia mampu membuat muridnya cerdas spritual ( patuh dan ta'at kepada Tuhannya), membuat muridnya cerdas intelektual, cerdas sosial dan mampu mengajarkan muridnya agar memiliki skiil tertentu yang disenangi anak dengan cara yang humani.

Hello Dr Oluwatimilehin Emmanuel Fabeku

I agree with Dr Renato Cortinovis and Dr Njeri Kiaritha that both are important. I am unsure what proportion of each of them; I think it is important to adapt to the different needs of different learners (even in the same class or group).

Hello Dr. Oluwatimilehin Emmanuel Fabeku,

To become a professional teacher both content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge are equally important. As content knowledge will reflect the mastery of yours' on that particular subject and pedagogical knowledge will make you an effective teacher as it helps you to cater the diverse learning needs of the students because each and every student are different, i.e; individual differences and also pedagogical knowledge helps you to pick the specific teaching strategy as per the learning environment related to respective subjects.

But yes, in addition to the above not only content knowledge(CK) and pedagogical knowledge(PK) are even enough you also have to acquire Technological knowledge(TK) according to this tech-savvy generation, then only we can be truly become a professional teacher.

(CK+PK+TK= TPACK)

Kindly go through the TPACK model of teaching-learning process.

Maybe writing a work kind of like this: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380427514_Kalergi_and_Hart-Cellerand_Memetics_White_Antifragility?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSIsInBvc2l0aW9uIjoicGFnZUNvbnRlbnQifX0

I agree with others that effective teaching is a blend of both knowledge and pedagogy. With more experience and practice, teachers can better tailor their approach, matching best practices to students' needs and interests.

A professional teacher should have both content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge the two together is PCK ie pedagogical content knowledge

Oluwatimilehin Emmanuel Fabeku A professional teacher is distinguished by a combination of both subject content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge. While each is important on its own, it is the integration of these two types of knowledge that defines truly effective teaching. Here’s a closer look at what each entails and why both are critical:

Subject Content Knowledge

Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Integration of Both Knowledges

In conclusion, a professional teacher is characterized by a well-rounded integration of both subject content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge. This combination allows them to not only understand what they are teaching but also how best to teach it, thereby maximizing student learning and success.

A professional teacher is trained personnel with adequate content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge