Understanding Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Introductory Data Science Instructors: An Inaugural Framework (opens in new tab)

As data science emerges as a distinct academic discipline, introductory data science (IDS) courses play a key role in shaping students foundational understanding. Often taught by instructors without formal training in data science or pedagogy, these courses present a unique and globally relevant context for examining pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 14 IDS instructors and their course syllabi, t...