1. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes

2. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Introduction to the concept of monitoring Unit 1 Introduction to the concept of evaluation Unit 2 Participatory monitoring and evaluation Unit 3

3. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses 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

4. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses 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.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Introduction to the concept of Monitoring Unit 1 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) 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

6. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Introduction to the concept of Evaluation Unit 2 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

7. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Introduction to the concept of Evaluation Unit 2 STAGES OF EVALUATION: Before the commencement of the programme During the implementation of the programme After the completion of the programme Some years after completion, when the programme is expected to have its full intended impact 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 Political participation and active citizenship

8. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Unit 2 Introduction to the concept of Evaluation BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MONITORING AND EVALUATION Monitoring 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? Evaluation 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?

9. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Unit 3 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.

10. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Unit 3 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

11. Monitoring and Evaluation for Adult Education Programmes Module 1 © 2013 PRIA International Academy | Appreciation Courses 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