Factors influencing the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) among TVET instructors in Malaysian TVET Institution

Nowadays, technology application and integration has become a necessity in teaching and learning processes which demanded high technological knowledge. The aim of this study is to assess the level of competency among TVET instructors by evaluating their professional knowledge based on the TPACK model. A mixed method study on 300 TVET instructors in Malaysia was carried out to identify the level of TPACK and the factors influencing their knowledge. Major findings are discussed from demographical, personal, and organizational perspectives to give an overview and better understanding on instructor performance and quality. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of Dr. Zafer Bekirogullari of Cognitive - Counselling, Research & Conference Services C-crcs.