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Introduction to Q Methodology: An Interactive Workshop
Are you curious about how to explore people’s viewpoints in a rigorous and structured way? Join us for an interactive, introductory workshop on Q Methodology, designed especially for graduate students and early-career researchers interested in learning how to conduct Q studies.
In this hands-on session, we will cover the key steps in Q Methodology:
- Understanding the concourse and selecting statements
- Designing the P-set and conducting Q-sorts
- Performing factor analysis
- Interpreting data meaningfully
We will also demonstrate how to use tools such as PCQ and Q Methodology Online to support your research workflow.
As part of the workshop, we’ll walk participants through a recent Q study we conducted, offering real-world insight into design, implementation, and analysis.
Whether you're planning your first Q study or simply curious about the method, this workshop will equip you with foundational skills and practical tools. Participants should bring their laptops for hands-on activities.
Dr. Natalia Gajdamaschko, teaching professor at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Education, is deeply rooted in cultural-historical activity theory. Trained as a Vygotskian psychologist at Moscow State University, she has served in academic roles in Ukraine, the US, and Canada. Her research encompasses Vygotsky’s educational theory, Luria's neuropsychology, activity theory, and cross-cultural studies in education. Honoured with the Advanced Scholar Award by IREX, Dr. Gajdamaschko is an active member of AERA's Cultural-Historical SIG and has held pivotal roles, including on the Editorial Board of the journal Mind, Culture, and Activity. She has also served as the Faculty of Education’s Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Development.
Dr. Sally Vinden is associate dean in the Faculty of Trades & Applied Technology at Vancouver Island University. Her academic achievements include the Dean's Award for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity (2021), the BC Campus Award for Excellence in Open Education (2020), and the Provost Award for Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning (2019). With both vocational and academic credentials, Dr. Vinden has distinguished herself as a Trades, Vocational, Education & Training (TVET) Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Specialist. Her unique educational journey, transitioning from tradesperson to academic, challenges traditional perspectives on the academic/vocational divide.
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