Title: Detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit
Course: Monitoring and Evaluation > Section: Unit 1

A detailed explanation of ALL student and teacher engagement with the unit:
Module-level outcomes addressed:
By completing this unit, you will have successfully mastered the various concepts and issues in M&E which is Module level Outcome 1
Purpose of the unit/week/section:
This unit will help you understand various basic concepts and issues in M&E.
Over to you: (a description of the process of the section)
To study and understand a subject, you need to first acquaint yourself with the key terms and concepts that describe that field. In this unit, you will engage with some learning activities that will provide the necessary background before delving into deeper details of M&E. You will also learn the importance of M&E.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 0.25
1. You will search for at least five definitions of the concept of M&E from the internet search engines such as Google.
2. After doing that, outline and take notes on at least six defining elements of the two concepts. You will require those elements as a foundation for the activities you will engage in on this unit.
Face to face time: (if applicable) | Number of hours | 1.25
E1.1

1. During the face-to-face time, you will engage in a discussion on the difference between the terms and concept of monitoring and evaluation, the importance of M&E, and other key terms used in M&E.
2. Your e-moderator will choose any of you randomly to describe a certain concept or importance of M&E. You will therefore be required to have a mastery of those issues before the face-to-face session.
3. You will also watch a video R1.2 which introduces you to the basic concepts of M&E.
4. Based on the video you have watched, define the terms: inputs, outputs, outcomes, outtakes, baseline, indicators and make notes on each definition on the VLE.
5. You will be randomly chosen to define one of those concepts in class.
6. A1.2 Read the notes posted by 3 of your colleagues and revise yours by adding any concept that you will have left out.
7. Post your final notes after revision to the VLE platform.
Online activity: | Number of hours | 1.5
What should students do?
E1.2

1. The introductory video R1.1 provides you with an overview of M&E and its importance as well as the difference between monitoring and evaluation.
2. You will take notes on the importance of M&E, the definition of key concepts, and the difference between monitoring and evaluation.
3. A1.1 In your own words, write a brief summary (300 words) highlighting the difference between monitoring and evaluation and the importance of M&E.
4. Post your notes on the VLE.
5. You will thereafter read the notes posted by 3 of your colleagues.
6. Revise your notes by adding any concept that you will have left out.
Where do they do it? | On the VLE.
By when should they do it? | E1.1: 4 days before the next face-to-face E1.2: During the time allocated for the online session.
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 discussion.
How are the learning outcomes in this unit assessed? | Number of hours |
1. A1.1 and A1.2 require learners to post their work on VLE.
2. They will be assessed through a 300-word summary.
3. A1.1 Write a 300-word summary detailing the importance of conducting M&E. The summary will be highlighting the difference between monitoring and evaluation and the importance of M&E. The marking guide for the summary is available here.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
This is the introductory unit. It lays a foundation for the other units by providing the key terms and concepts that will be used in the rest of the course.