Applying Q methodology to understand priorities in profiles of teacher reflections

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Lim-Ratnam, C. T. L., Tay, L. Y., Tan, J. Y., Ong, M. W. L., & Thaslim Begum Aiyoob. (2022). Applying Q methodology to understand priorities in profiles of teacher reflections. Teaching and Teacher Education, 109, Article 103535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2021.103535
Author
Lim-Ratnam, Christina 
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Tay, Lee Yong
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Tan, Jing Yi
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Ong, Monica Woei Ling
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Thaslim Begum Mohamed Aiyoob
Abstract
This study demonstrates the use of Q methodology as a suitable approach to distinguish salient groups of reflections, giving insights to what the teacher participants prioritize. Revealing priorities may help identify teachers' core concerns, and what practical and professional knowledge could help them in their daily practice. Core concerns of the teacher participants uncovered in this study were: the needs of learners, the nature of mathematics, and activities that are pedagogically appropriate. A discriminating factor among the three profiles had to do with whether the teachers were teaching in primary or secondary schools.
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Date Issued
2022
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Elsevier
Journal
Teaching and Teacher Education
DOI
10.1016/j.tate.2021.103535
Project
AFR 03/17 TLS
Funding Agency
National Institute of Education, Singapore