Title: Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit
Course: Monitoring and Evaluation > Section: Unit 4

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 2 which allows you to conduct M&E of a given project.
Purpose of the unit/week/section:
This unit will help you explain and interpret fundamental steps in the Monitoring & Evaluation process. You will then adapt learned steps to a real-life project environment where necessary.
Over to you: (a description of the process of the section)
In this unit, you will be introduced to the wider context of steps used in the Monitoring & Evaluation process. Beginning with the pre-topic activity which involves watching a video R4.2 which provides an overview of what this unit covers and then reading articles R4.1. These resources will help you outline the goal or purpose of each step at each stage. You will discuss their relevance with your classmates and share on the VLE your opinion in a write-up.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 0.25
E4.1

1. Watch the videos R4.2  on Steps in the M&E process.
2. Write short notes to be used in E4.2
Face to face time: (if applicable) | Number of hours | 1.5
E4.2

1. Discuss face-to-face with classmates and tutor on steps in the M&E process and describe their transferability in various project contexts.
2. Make appropriate notes. You will need these notes to complete the last part of online activity E4.4.
Online activity: | Number of hours | 1.25
What should students do?
E4.3

1. Read the short article R4.1 on Steps in the M&E process.
2. Discuss the transferability aspects of the given steps in the M&E process in various project contexts.
3. Take note of the given steps.
4. Read and comment on at least one classmate’s notes.
5. Review your notes if necessary and post an improved version of your notes on the VLE.
E4.4 (individual)

1. Using notes that you made during E4.2 and E4.3, give two different project case scenarios and demonstrate how the learned steps in M&E apply in both projects case scenarios.
2. Outline similarities and differences in the steps utilized in both project case scenarios.
3. Submit the write-up of similarities and differences in the VLE as assessment A4.1.
Where do they do it? | After face-to-face discussions in class, you will do E4.3 and E4.4 on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) using any connected personal computer.
By when should they do it? | You should complete each online activity within seven days from the time the activity is given.
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 | The hours have been covered in the E-tivity section
(The number of hours is already included within the time for learning activities)
Learning outcome 1 will be assessed through assessment A4.1: You will submit activity E4.4.

1. You will be scored for each brief contextual description given.
2. You are expected to provide at least 2 project contexts and steps in the M&E process in each.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
This unit sets the stage for the next units in this module by giving a holistic overview of various Steps in the M&E process. Subsequent units will discuss each step in the M&E process in depth.