Monitoring and Evaluation
for Adult Education
Programmes
Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1
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Module 1
Conceptual Understanding of Monitoring and
Evaluation
Unit 2
• Introduction to the
concept of monitoring
Unit 1
• Introduction to the
concept of
evaluation
• Participatory
monitoring and
evaluation
Unit 3
Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1
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Introduction Objectives
The objectives of this module are to understand:
1) The meanings and concepts of monitoring and
evaluation, and the difference between the two terms.
2) How monitoring and evaluation work in the context of
adult education programmes
3) The role of participation in monitoring and evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1
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Unit 1
Introduction to the concept of
monitoring
MONITORING:
The planned, systematic and
continuous assessment of the
progress of programme over a
period of time.
The progress is constantly
measured against
programme objectives.
It is also used to check on
relevance of the programme.
Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1
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Unit 1
Introduction to the concept of
Monitoring
Establishment of criteria for
the programme
Obtaining results/output
of the planned activities
Comparing results with
established objectives of
programme
Revisions and
improvement of
programme
PURPOSE OF MONITORING:
• to document progress and
results of project
• to provide the necessary
information for timely decision
taking and corrective action.
• to promote accountability to all
stakeholders of a project
(learners, community and related
organisations)
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Unit 2
Introduction to the concept of
Evaluation
EVALUATION:
The systematic process of
collecting and analysing
information, in order to
determine whether and to
what degree the
objectives of a
programme or project
have been, or are being
achieved
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Unit 2
Introduction to the concept of
Evaluation
STAGES OF EVALUATION:
• Before the commencement of the
programme
• During the implementation of the
programme
In Adult Education Programmes,
evaluation can look at impacts,
including:
• Literacy and skill levels of
individual learners and
community
• Participation of women
learners
• Reduction in socio-economic
gaps
• Some years after completion, when
the programme is expected to have • Political participation and
active citizenship
its full intended impact
• After the completion of the
programme
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Unit 2
Introduction to the concept of
Evaluation
BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Evaluation
Monitoring
• To what degree has the
objective been attained over
time?
• Is the project cost effective?
• What impact has the project
had upon the target clientele?
• What decisions should be
taken on the future of the
programme?
• Are project activities being
implemented according to plan?
• Who is benefitting from the
project?
• Are the expected outcomes/output
being developed?
• Is the amount of benefits being
delivered the right amount?
• What changes if any should be
made to the programme and why?
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Unit 3
Participatory Monitoring and
Evaluation
PARTICIPATORY MONITORING AND EVALUATION:
• Recognises that all stakeholders in the programme, including
the target beneficiaries and/or learners have responsibilities,
obligations and accountability.
• Encourages the existing stakeholders (programme
implementers and beneficiaries) to participate in the
formulation and implementation of monitoring and evaluation
plans.
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Unit 3
Participatory Monitoring and
Evaluation
ADVANTAGES
• Uses local knowledge in combination with existing
knowledge, to obtain more efficient results
• Creates empowered, self-aware, self critical learners
• Has longer lasting effects on the community and
develops self-reliance
Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1
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Summary
Key Points to Remember
• Monitoring and evaluation are integral components of
planning, which ensure sustainability of a programme
• They are two distinct features with varying functions ,which
may overlap from time to time
• Participatory monitoring and evaluation is different from the
conventional process as it is ‘expert-facilitated and not
expert-driven’
• Participatory monitoring and evaluation is the process in
which the learners or beneficiaries are themselves involved
right from the planning phase
Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1
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