Data-Driven Decision Making: A Multisite Case Study in Trinidad and Tobago

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Abstract

In developed countries, data driven decision making has proved to be useful tool in improving both student and school performance. However, efficient data use in schools remains limited within many developing countries. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative case-study of data use practices within one elementary school and Early Childhood Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. Data were collected through document analysis and individual and focus group interviews. Initial findings indicate that although educators at both sites made some use of data, there were characteristics of sites and participants that strongly hindered further development of their practice. This study has policy implications for the implementation of data-driven decision-making by educators in the schools of Trinidad and Tobago.

Authors

• Rhoda Misty Mohammed, The University of the West Indies

• Alicia Nalini Gayah-Batchasingh, The University of the West Indies

• Jerome De Lisle, University of the West Indies

• Sabeerah Abdul-Majied, The University of the West Indies