Speaker
Kane Linton
(Wayo Women's University)
Description
This workshop provides an introduction to Q methodology and its application in linguistics and language education research. Participants will explore how Q methodology can be used to investigate subjectivity, viewpoints, and shared perspectives in educational contexts. The session will introduce key concepts including concourse development, Q-set design, Q-sorting, and by-person factor analysis. Common misconceptions and challenges will also be discussed. Drawing on examples from EFL research, the workshop will demonstrate how Q methodology can be used to examine learner experiences, classroom perspectives, motivation, identity, and language learning environments.
Authors
Amy Braun
(Seto Solan Primary School)
Kane Linton
(Wayo Women's University)
Marissa Oda
(Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS))
Marybeth Kamibeppu
(Marist Brothers International School)