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This book introduces Q methodology, a method developed nearly a century ago and now recognized as a comprehensive approach for studying subjectivity in the human sciences. The text situates Q methodology historically and delves into its philosophical and technical aspects in relation to educational philosophy, both at collective and individual levels. It showcases Q methodology's relevance and value across numerous educational domains, including counsellor education, cultural foundations, instructional technology, leadership studies, education policy, teaching practices, educational psychology, assessment, measurement, and child studies. It further speculates on Q methodology's future in education research and offers insights for research across various educational fields. With contributions from diverse applications authored by international educational scholars, this edited volume offers a sophisticated introduction to Q methodology in education. It is applicable to the work of researchers across quantitative and qualitative disciplines in education.

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Author:   Steven R. Brown ,  Diane Montgomery
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:  

9783031871399

ISBN 10:   3031871391
Pages:   259
Publication Date:   15 May 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. William Stephenson, Education, and the Cultivation of Subjectivity.- Chapter 2. Q Methodology and Education.- Chapter 3. Q Methodology in Counselor Education and Counseling Practice.- Chapter 4. Designing Open Innovation Programs for STEM Education.- Chapter 5. Cultural Foundations and Q Methodology.- Chapter 6. Connecting Q Methodology and Instructional Technology.- Chapter 7. Culturally Responsive Research for Leadership Studies.- Chapter 8. Education Policy Research.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Teacher Effectiveness through Exploring Subjectivities Concerning Teaching Practices.- Chapter 10. Educational Psychology: Returning to the Roots.- Chapter 11. Subjectivity and Assessment.- Chapter 12. Exploring Young Children`s Thoughts: Considerations and Challenges.- Chapter 13. Epilogue: The Future of Q Methodology in Education Sciences.

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Steven R. Brown is an Emeritus Professor in Political Science and Adjunct Instructor in the Graduate School of Education, Kent State University, USA. He received the Harold Lasswell Award (2009) from the International Society of Political Psychology and the William Stephenson Award (2010) from the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity. Diane Montgomery is a Regents Professor Emerita in Educational Psychology at Oklahoma State University, USA where she has published widely and taught a doctoral seminar in Q methodology for almost 30 years. She is a charter member of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity and served as its President and has taught public school children and youth in all grades.

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