Title: Unit-level overview
Course: Monitoring and Evaluation > Section: Unit 1

Unit-level overview | Unit/week/section |
Topic name: | Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
Aim of the topic: | This unit aims at introducing you to basic concepts in M&E. It is important to familiarise yourself with the key terms used in M&E as the first step towards delving into practice.
This topic covers:
This unit introduces you to the importance and various concepts used in M&E:

1. Importance of M&E
2. Concepts in M&E: inputs, outputs, outcomes, outtakes, baseline, indicators
Intended learning outcomes:
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Define various key terms and expressions used in M&E.
2. Explain the importance of conducting M&E.
Overview of student activity: | In this unit, you will watch two short video clips and attend a face-to-face session directed by your tutor. This will help you define the various key terms and expressions used in M&E as well as explain the importance of conducting M&E.