Print Email Facebook Twitter Profiling the palette of teacher preferences Title Profiling the palette of teacher preferences: Utilizing Q-methodology to inform targeted policies in primary education in the Netherlands Author Insinger, Emma (TU Delft Technology, Policy and Management) Contributor van der Voort, H.G. (mentor) Doorn, N. (graduation committee) Degree granting institution Delft University of Technology Programme Engineering and Policy Analysis Date 2023-08-29 Abstract This thesis addresses the issue of teacher shortages in Dutch primary education. The first section of the study encompasses a multi-actor analysis of the Primary Education sector and provides a comprehensive overview of the recent efforts to reduce the teacher shortage. Next, utilising Q-methodology, profiles of three types of teachers are drawn based on teachers' job preferences. The first is the Service-Focused teacher, who exhibits a strong commitment to assisting underprivileged children and values ethical leadership and community engagement. The second is the Classroom-Focused teacher, who prioritises pedagogical autonomy, trustworthy leadership, and stress mitigation. Lastly, the Career-Focused teacher emphasises personal growth, leadership opportunities, and career progression. The final section of this study assesses the recent policies targeting the teacher shortage, as analysed in the first section, taking into consideration the Q-methodology outcomes. The conclusion recommends further research focusing on school leaders and teachers at schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Subject Q-methodologyteacher job preferencesPrimary Education sector To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b8761fc1-ce06-4418-a539-39011568743b Part of collection Student theses Document type master thesis Rights © 2023 Emma Insinger Files PDF Final_version_thesis_Emma ... singer.pdf 6.21 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:b8761fc1-ce06-4418-a539-39011568743b/datastream/OBJ/view