TPACK for soft skills in Moroccan open-access higher education institutions: The mediating role of care

The present study explores the relationship between Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK), care, and soft skills in 307 EFL students from three Moroccan HE institutions. The findings indicate that TPACK and care are crucial factors in developing soft skills in Higher Education and care mediates fully the relationship between TPACK and soft skills. The study highlights the need for a student-centered approach to teaching and integrating TPACK and care in teacher education programs. The implications for educational programs and policies are discussed.