Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes

1. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes

2. Module 1 Conceptual Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation

3. Introduction Objectives The objectives of this module are to understand: • The meanings and concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and the difference between the two terms. • How monitoring and evaluation work in the context of adult education programmes • The role of participation in monitoring and evaluation

4. Unit 1 Introduction to the concept of monitoring MONITORING: The planned, systematic and continuous assessment of the progress of programme over a period of time. The progress is constantly measured against programme objectives. It is also used to check on relevance of the programme.

5. Unit 1 Introduction to the concept of Monitoring • PURPOSE OF MONITORING: • to document progress and results of project • to provide the necessary information for timely decision taking and corrective action. • to promote accountabilityto all stakeholders of a project(learners, community and related organisations)

6. Unit 2 Introduction to the concept of Evaluation EVALUATION: The systematic process of collecting and analysing information, in order to determine whether and to what degree the objectives of a programme or project have been, or are being achieved

7. Unit 2 Introduction to the concept of Evaluation • STAGES OF EVALUATION: • Before the commencement of the programme • During the implementation of the programme • After the completion of the programme • Some years after completion, when the programme is expected to have its full intended impact • In Adult Education Programmes, evaluation can look at impacts, including: • Literacy and skill levels of individual learners and community • Participation of women learners • Reduction in socio-economic gaps • Political participation and active citizenship

8. Unit 2 Introduction to the concept of Evaluation BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MONITORING AND EVALUATION • Evaluation • To what degree has the objective been attained over time? • Is the project cost effective? • What impact has the project had upon the target clientele? • What decisions should be taken on the future of the programme? • Monitoring • Are project activities being implemented according to plan? • Who is benefitting from the project? • Are the expected outcomes/output being developed? • Is the amount of benefits being delivered the right amount? • What changes if any should be made to the programme and why?

9. Unit 3 Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation PARTICIPATORY MONITORING AND EVALUATION: • Recognises that all stakeholders in the programme, including the target beneficiaries and/or learners have responsibilities, obligations and accountability. • Encourages the existing stakeholders (programme implementers and beneficiaries) to participate in the formulation and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans.

10. Unit 3 Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation • ADVANTAGES • Uses local knowledge in combination with existing knowledge, to obtain more efficient results • Creates empowered, self-aware, self critical learners • Has longer lasting effects on the community and develops self-reliance

11. Summary Key Points to Remember • Monitoring and evaluation are integral components of planning, which ensure sustainability of a programme • They are two distinct features with varying functions ,which may overlap from time to time • Participatory monitoring and evaluation is different from the conventional process as it is ‘expert-facilitated and not expert-driven’ • Participatory monitoring and evaluation is the process in which the learners or beneficiaries are themselves involved right from the planning phase