In search of principles and methods of pedagogical content knowledge based on narrative

This study is to explore the principles and methods of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) based on teachers‟ narrative and personal knowledge. In the study of subject education, pedagogical content knowledge is one of the essentials for enhancing the profession in subject matter instruction at elementary and secondary school level. Generally speaking, PCK is well known to every teacher as core tools of teacher’s teaching profession. According to the point of view about narrative meaning and knowing, PCK is a kind of narrative way of knowing. From the recent study about the relation of narrative to PCK, there are four dimensions of narrative within PCK. Through these four dimensions: practical experience, interpretation, reflection, and transformation, we can create new principles and methods curriculum and instructional change. Narrative-based PCK can be used as a useful strategy for enhancing teachers‟ profession. Furthermore we can change and promote teacher’s consciousness of teaching practicum and practical mentality in teaching area.