Supervision is a deliberate intervention where an experienced professional guides and supports a novice in the same field, creating a careful balance of hierarchy, evaluation, and support (Bernard & Goodyear, 2019). Supervision is crucial in school counseling, a profession that faces unique and specialized challenges in K-12 educational…

The beginning years of a new teacher is a critical period and one that results in turnover 40-50% of the time (Ingersoll & Smith, 2003). This study gained insight into perceptions of induction activities of new teachers in Ohio Independent STEM schools. STEM-based pedagogies such as problem-based learning, inquiry, and student-centered…

The Q-matrix played a key role in implementations of diagnostic classification models (DCMs) or cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) -- a family of psychometric models that are gaining attention in providing diagnostic information on students' mastery of cognitive attributes or skills. Using two Monte Carlo simulation studies, this dissertation…

This mixed-methods case study explores the establishment, change, and sustainability of grading practices among high school teachers. Through Q-methodology, this study investigates teachers' perspectives on grading, their motivations for adopting alternative practices, and the challenges they face in implementation. The study's findings reveal…

Academic advising is a critical component of student success, retention, and completion. The advising process is vital to the success of community college students and serves as a tool for connecting students with faculty. Faculty advisors are often immersed in the college culture and are highly familiar with discipline and institutional…

This exploratory Q methodological study uses Complex-Dynamical Systems (CDS) theory to frame pre-service teacher (PST) role identity development. There is a twofold purpose: to contribute to the emerging CDS literature by examining CDS structures and processes; and, to assess the suitability of Q methodology to study and facilitate PST…

Embracing parental advocacy is pivotal in navigating the challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Such challenges include stress, stigmas, educational challenges, and access to support and services. This study's purpose was to examine parents' and adult primary caregivers' perspectives when advocating for an individual with ASD.…

This study served as an initial investigation into necessary components of successful mentorship at the doctoral level within Counselor Education and Supervision (CES). This study utilized Q methodology to explore the perceptions of thirteen doctoral students who identified as having a CES faculty mentor. Mentorship is a vital component of…

Ecotherapy is defined as the human-nature connection as addressed within a counseling session (Delaney, 2020). Ecotherapy practice has been gaining in popularity in the field of counseling. With the increase in popularity, there is a documented demand for an increase in ecotherapy training (Jordan & Hinds, 2016; King & McIntyre, 2018).…

Addiction has been conceptualized in various ways throughout history, leading to ongoing debates about its definition and the most effective approaches to treatment. While healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals have long been involved in addiction treatment, there remains a lack of consensus on the best practices for addressing addiction…

Teachers make decisions about which resources to use in their classrooms daily, including text selection for read-aloud. This impacts students in classrooms nationwide, as these decisions validate some voices and marginalize others. This study used the Q-methodology in a concurrent mixed-methods design to explore what beliefs influence…

Public school education faces a critical challenge as a growing number of teachers are choosing to leave the profession every year, leaving school districts struggling to recruit and retain qualified teachers. Existing literature reveals that negative school culture is a significant contributor to teachers' job dissatisfaction, which is among the…

The purpose of this exploratory collective case study is to discover how geospatial education can meet the geospatial workforce needs of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the emerging intelligent web mapping era. Geospatial education uses geographic information systems (GIS) to enable student learning by increasing in-depth spatial analysis and…