Enhancing Teaching and Learning of Glycolysis in Biochemistry: A PCK-based Approach for Biochemistry Educators

Abstract

The Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)-based approach is a teaching framework that integrates both subject matter knowledge (content knowledge) and effective teaching strategies (pedagogical knowledge). In biochemistry education, the PCK-based approach aims to enhance the teaching and learning of glycolysis by providing educators with the necessary tools and strategies to effectively convey complex concepts to students. Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway in biochemistry that plays a crucial role in energy production and the synthesis of important biomolecules. As biochemistry educators, it is essential to effectively teach and facilitate the learning of glycolysis concepts and principles to ensure students' comprehensive understanding and application of this pathway. To achieve this, adopting a pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)-based approach can provide biochemistry educators with a framework to enhance their teaching strategies and improve student learning outcomes..