Title: Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit
Course: Monitoring and Evaluation > Section: Unit 8

Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit:
Module-level outcomes addressed:
By completing this unit, you will have formulated targets for your M&E project and this maps to learning outcome 2 which is to conduct monitoring and evaluation of a particular project.
Purpose of the unit/week/section:
This unit covers the importance of setting goals for an M&E activity, otherwise known as targets. Targets need to be attained within a set timeframe and so this unit also covers how to set timelines for said targets.
Over to you: (a description of the process of the section)
When placed in the wider context of the module, Unit 8 gives students an understanding of the purpose of setting targets. A baseline survey is conducted to determine the status of the subject under study before any form of intervention is applied. Therefore, targets are set based on the baseline for that project, to ensure that the intended outcomes for that project are attained.

1. You will watch the videos provided in this unit and using the knowledge gained from the resources and face-to-face discussions,
2. You will complete the e-tivities and complete the week’s contribution to your group project.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 0.25
E8.1

1. Watch R8.1 which gives pointers on what should be considered when setting realistic project objectives.
2. Take short notes, these will help you complete the other e-tivities.
Face to face time: (if applicable) | Number of hours | 1.5
E8.2

1. You will participate in an in-class discussion with the tutor and fellow students covering the importance of setting targets.
2. You will also improve on your notes which you have been taking as this will allow you to complete E8.3.
Online activity: | Number of hours | 1.25
What should students do?
E8.3

1. Read R8.2 - Guidelines on Target Setting from page 7 –16. This resource gives a comprehensive guide on considerations that should be made in setting targets.
2. Using the notes, you took in E8.1 and E8.2 and with the guidelines set out in the video, post on the VLE forum 3 tips you have learnt on setting targets.
3. Also, comment on your class buddy’s post.
4. Improve on your tips based on the feedback provided by your classmates.
E8.4

1. Formulate at least 3 targets for your selected M&E project.
2. Submit this to the VLE for assessment (A8.1).
Where do they do it? | After face-to-face discussions in class, you will do E8.3 and E8.4 on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) using any connected personal computer.
By when should they do it? | E8.3: 4 days before the next face-to-face session of the following week. E8.4: 2 days 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 |
Learning outcome 2 will be assessed through the submission of targets for your M&E group project (A8.1). You will be scored based on how the targets relate to the overall project, as well as whether the timelines set for the attainment of the targets are realistic.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
Unit 8 builds on the content of previous units by emphasizing the importance of setting targets that ensure that the outcomes for a particular project are attained.