Critical Framework for Data Ethics and Justice Curriculum
Angela Patricia Murillo, Andrea J. Copeland, Danbi Yoo · Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference · 2025
In the evolving landscape of our data-driven society, integrating ethical considerations with practical problem-solving is crucial. This project incorporates data ethics and justice into undergraduate Data Science (DS) and masters-level Library and Information Science (MLIS) curriculum. Current efforts to include ethical content in technical courses often face challenges, including inconsistent understanding of ethics, difficulties in selecting appropriate topics, and a lack of effective teaching and assessment strategies. To address these challenges, this project 1) develops a pedagogical framework, 2) creates and tests assignments, and 3) ensures diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in course content and assignments.