Pragmatic measures for school-based research and practice: Best practices and future directions

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Measurement in Education

Background:

• Pragmatic measures are crucial for school-based research and practice.
• Historical and conceptual foundations of pragmatic measurement in education are explored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce key characteristics of pragmatic measures in school contexts.
• To illustrate challenges and opportunities of pragmatic measurement using single-item measures.
• To highlight trends, gaps, and future directions in pragmatic measurement for schools.

Main Methods:

• Overview article introducing pragmatic measurement concepts.
• Detailed examination of single-item measures.
• Review of contributions on student stress, school climate, and teacher sentiment.

Main Results:

• Pragmatic measures offer practical solutions for educational settings.
• Single-item measures present unique challenges and opportunities.
• The special issue showcases diverse applications of pragmatic measures.

Conclusions:

• There is an urgent need for developing and utilizing pragmatic measures in schools.
• Future research should focus on the development, evaluation, and contextual fit of these measures.
• Pragmatic measurement is essential for advancing school-based research and practice.