Integrating FoK and TPACK in action research: The impact of video creation workshops on pre-service science teachers

This mixed-methods study presents an Asian perspective on the impact of a science video creation workshop as an intervention on the technology adoption and utilization of pre-service science teachers. It aims to offer insights relevant to Initial Teacher Education programs in international contexts, including those in Europe and North America, where most of the literature referenced in this study was sourced. Integrating the Funds of Knowledge (FoK), Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK), and action research frameworks, the intervention provided insights into pre-service teachers' professional development. Data collection included pre- and post-test surveys, individual interviews, and focus group discussions. Quantitative analysis using paired samples t-tests revealed statistically significant improvements in technology adoption and utilization across all levels of Morel’s Matrix (2016). Triangulated with qualitative analysis, findings highlighted three key themes: enhancing science teaching through contextualized content, improving pedagogical practices via technology, and fostering inclusivity and cultural responsiveness. These results underscore the workshop’s potential in gradually developing positive beliefs toward technology integration among pre-service teachers. The study's findings emphasize the value of integrating FoK and TPACK within action research to bridge theory and practice. It provides additional evidence for technology adoption in science education. This research contributes to the limited literature on pre-service teacher education in Asia, particularly in the Philippines, and offers insights into the potential of action research to foster meaningful and sustainable changes in teaching practices within broader science teacher preparation programs across international contexts.