Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. James Dunne, Ed.D.
Second Advisor
Dr. Paula Lester., Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Dr. Joseph Piro., Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine college faculty’s perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes concerning the use of social media as a teaching and learning tool, and to determine possible factors that may influence their perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes about social media use in the classroom. For this purpose, Q Methodology which is a mixed-methods approach was used to study the subjectivity of the participant’s perceptions and beliefs objectively. Q methodology systematically can reveal the shared perceptions and beliefs of college faculty. Data were analyzed from 19 teaching faculty in Long Island, New York. This study identified and examined the shared perceptions and beliefs of college faculty. This study will assist college faculty with finding teaching methods or strategies that work for today’s college students. Keeping them actively engaged in learning is prudent for student success.
Recommended Citation
Robinson, April, "Faculty Perceptions and Beliefs about Utilizing Social Media as a Teaching Tool in Higher Education: A Q Methodology Study" (2023). Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-. 108.
https://digitalcommons.liu.edu/post_fultext_dis/108