Title: Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit
Course: Monitoring and Evaluation > Section: Unit 3

Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit:
Module-level outcomes addressed:
By completing this unit, you will have covered module-level outcome 1 which describes various concepts used in M&E.
Purpose of the unit/week/section:
Monitoring and evaluation are an embedded part of every project. Information from previous monitoring processes is analyzed and interpreted during evaluation to understand how a project stimulated change and the overall impact. This unit will provide an overview of project evaluation to help you understand how to appraise data and information that inform strategic decisions to improve a project in terms of relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability. This will ensure that resources are utilized effectively to produce a lasting impact.
Over to you: (a description of the process of the section)
Undertaking a project is one thing and achieving the laid down goals is another. Understanding project evaluation will provide a way of assessing whether, why and how the project achieves its goal. The learning activities in this unit are meant to help you understand the principles of project evaluation and the different types of evaluation that can be conducted.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 0.25
E3.1

1. Watch the introductory video R3.1: What is Evaluation.
2. Make short notes on what is project evaluation, or any concepts of project evaluation mentioned.  You will use the notes drafted here to complete E3.3.
3. Draft questions on any concept that is not clear and seek clarification during the face-to-face session.
Face to face time: (if applicable) | Number of hours | 1.5
E3.2

1. The tutor will direct the face-to-face discussions on project evaluation principles and various methods of project evaluation using the materials on article R3.2 Project Evaluation.
2. Take notes on principles of project evaluation and types of project evaluation.
3. You will use this knowledge to complete the online tasks E3.3.
Online activity: | Number of hours | 0.75
What should students do?
E3.3

1. Based on the notes you made during the face-to-face discussions and article R3.2, write a 200-400 words write-up on formative, summative, and impact evaluation.
2. Use any other sources of your choice to enhance your summary.
3. Comment on your class buddy’s work.
4. Post your summary on the VLE together with any references used.
Where do they do it? | After face-to-face discussions in class, you will do E3.3 on the VLE using any connected personal computer.
By when should they do it? | E3.3 4days before the next face-to-face session of the following week
E-moderator/tutor role
The e-moderator will post the learning resources on the VLE, confirm that students have completed the activities, give feedback on assessments, and facilitate the face-to-face activities.
How are the learning outcomes in this unit assessed? | Number of hours | 0.5
The learning outcomes 1 and 2 will be assessed through an open book assessment test A3.1 which will be done and submitted on the VLE.

Assessment Rubric:

Question 1: Half a mark will be awarded for each of the four principles identified and half a mark for a clear description of the principle. Hence one mark will be awarded only if the principle is stated and described correctly. Half a mark will be awarded where only the principle is correct.

Question 2: A mark will be awarded for a clear description of formative, summative, and impact evaluation and another mark will be awarded for a clear justification of when each of them is needed.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
This unit puts into perspective a key aspect of monitoring and evaluation. This forms a basis for understanding and undertaking the other units that follow in this module.