A Survey of the Types of Data Collected by Transition Teachers

Abstract

We conducted a survey to determine the types and frequency of student performance, consumer satisfaction, and post-school outcome data collected by teachers in transition classrooms. A 29-item questionnaire was completed by 280 teachers identified by their principals as teaching the North Carolina Occupational Course-of-Study. Results indicated that the majority of teachers collected student skill performance and maintenance data on a regular basis, but most did not collect consumer satisfaction or post-school outcome data. Findings are discussed in terms of implications for practice and future research.