Title: Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit
Course: Monitoring and Evaluation > Section: Unit 9

Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit:
Module-level outcomes addressed:
By completing this unit, you will have determined the appropriate data collection tools to be used in your M&E project, thereby addressing module-level learning outcome 2: conduct monitoring and evaluation of a particular project.
Purpose of the unit/week/section:
Unit 9 introduces you to different data collection methods which can be applied during an M&E project. These are applied based on the nature of data being collected, i.e., qualitative, or quantitative.
Over to you: (a description of the process of the section)
Building on Unit 8 where we discuss the formulation of targets, the next step is to

1. determine the tools which will allow for the collection of data,
2. determine the progress of attainment of the outcomes of the set of the project.
3. determine the appropriate data collection tools, based on the type of data being collected. With the knowledge gained during the class discussions as well as from the provided resources, you will complete the e-tivities and work on this week’s task towards your M&E project.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 0.25
E9.1

1. Watch R9.1 which introduces the concept of data collection.
2. Take some notes or list any questions you might have on the concept of data collection.
Face to face time: (if applicable) | Number of hours | 1.5
E9.2

1. Participate in the in-class discussions with the tutor and fellow students covering the content of unit 9, following the course text.
Online activity: | Number of hours | 1.25
What should students do?
E9.3

1. Read R9.2 section 3: Information Collection Methods (pg. 33 - 36).
2. Write a 300-word summary of data collection methods, distinguishing between appropriate collection methods for qualitative and quantitative data, and submit on the VLE as A9.1.
E9.4

1. Based on the summary in E9.3, work in groups to determine the appropriate data collection methods which will be used for your project.
2. Post the write-up on the VLE and this will be assessed as A9.2.
Where do they do it? | After face-to-face discussions in class, you will do E9.2 on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) using any connected personal computer.
By when should they do it? | E9.3: 4 days before the next face-to-face session of the following week E9.4: 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 |
Both learning outcomes for this unit will be assessed through A9.1 and A9.2.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
Unit 9 prepares the learner for subsequent Unit 10 which discusses the data analysis and reporting of results.