THE RELEVANCE OF THE PEDAGOGICAL PHENOMENON “PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE” FOR SUCCESSFUL TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES

Abstract

The article deals with exploring the pedagogical phenomenon of “pedagogical knowledge content” in the context of the globalization challenges faced by pedagogical education. Leading foreign and domestic interpretations of the concept of “pedagogical knowledge content” has been analyzed. It has been viewed by researchers as specific / personal-specific general “event” / “plot pedagogical models”, as transcendental knowledge of the subject regarding the educational context / processes of learning, teaching, and managing a group of students. It is stated that “plot pedagogical models” constitute a category within the concept of “pedagogical knowledge content”. Attention is focused on the key provisions of “plot pedagogical models”, such as: 1) it is the result of educational activity; 2) the teacher’s professional experience is the basis for the model; 3) the models correlate with the topic of the lesson. Additionally, it is worth noting the models of general pedagogical knowledge that differ in components: 1) managing a students’ group → teaching methods → assessing the learning group → educational process → students’ individual characteristics; 2) knowledge of the learning processes → awareness of students’ individual characteristics. The article presents a methodological toolkit for evaluating the level of novice teachers’ general pedagogical knowledge (indicators → simulated learning situations → tasks). An analysis of scholarly sources reveals that pedagogical content knowledge serves as the foundation for successful educational, teaching, and research activities in higher education institutions across various countries. It is currently widely acknowledged that within the context of modern trends in the development of the educational system, there is a continuous transformation of pedagogical content knowledge, necessitating updates and fostering the professional development of pedagogical / academic staff and the cultivation of specific skills.