In Between High School and College: A Qualitative Study on Educators’ Self-Reported Teaching Practices

Past research typically assumes that an instructor is either a high school or college instructor, but not both. However, some educators work across institutional levels, teaching dual enrollment courses or holding positions in both high school and college. To better understand these educators, we conducted a qualitative study on their Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). Here, we discuss our qualitative survey, data collection, coding, and major themes from these educators’ self-reported practices. We conclude with a practical suggestion to reframe our view of PCK as collective knowledge within an educational ecosystem rather than an individual teacher’s responsibility.