Monitoring and Evaluation in Education Sector Training Course

Module 1: The Role of M&E in the Education Sector

·       The importance of M&E for improving educational outcomes

·       The unique challenges of M&E in education (e.g., measuring learning, attribution)

·       Key concepts: access, equity, quality, and relevance

·       Linking M&E to educational policy and national goals

·       Practical session: A group discussion to identify key M&E challenges in an education project

Module 2: Developing an M&E Framework for Education Projects

·       Adapting the Logical Framework and Theory of Change for education

·       Defining education-specific goals, outcomes, and outputs

·       Mapping the causal pathways of an education intervention

·       Ensuring the framework aligns with policy objectives

·       Practical session: Drafting a Theory of Change for a teacher training program

Module 3: Identifying and Formulating Education-Specific Indicators

·       Developing indicators for school enrollment and retention

·       Formulating indicators for learning outcomes (e.g., literacy, numeracy)

·       Creating indicators for teacher performance and school management

·       Using indicators to measure equity and inclusion in education

·       Practical session: Formulating a set of SMART indicators for an education project

Module 4: Data Collection Methods and Tools in Education

·       Data sources in the education sector (e.g., school records, national exams)

·       Designing student surveys, teacher questionnaires, and classroom observation checklists

·       Using learning assessments to measure educational quality

·       Ethical considerations in collecting data from children and schools

·       Practical session: Designing a student survey to measure school satisfaction and engagement

Module 5: Data Quality and Management for Education Data

·       Challenges of data quality in education (e.g., missing data, data entry errors)

·       Developing a data quality assurance plan for school-based data

·       Setting up an M&E database for education data

·       Ensuring data security and confidentiality of student information

·       Practical session: Conducting a mock data audit of school enrollment records

Module 6: Data Analysis and Interpretation of Learning Outcomes

·       Analyzing learning assessment data to identify student performance gaps

·       Using descriptive statistics to report on student progress

·       Interpreting data on teacher performance and its link to student outcomes

·       Using qualitative data to understand barriers to learning

·       Practical session: Analyzing a dataset of student test scores and interpreting the results

Module 7: M&E Reporting and Communication in Education

·       Structuring M&E reports for different audiences (e.g., school staff, parents, policymakers)

·       Using data visualization to clearly present education trends

·       Communicating learning outcomes and project impact effectively

·       Writing policy briefs based on M&E findings

·       Practical session: Writing a summary of an M&E report for a school's annual meeting

Module 8: The Role of M&E in Educational Policy and Planning

·       Using M&E findings to inform the development of educational policies

·       Linking M&E results to resource allocation and strategic planning

·       The role of M&E in promoting accountability within the education system

·       Advocating for evidence-based reforms

·       Practical session: A group discussion on how M&E findings can influence a national education policy

Module 9: Evaluating Education Interventions

·       Designing a rigorous evaluation for an education program

·       Methods for assessing the impact of a new curriculum or teacher training

·       Cost-effectiveness analysis in education

·       Case studies of successful and unsuccessful education evaluations

·       Practical session: Developing an evaluation design for a new literacy program

Module 10: M&E Plan Development Workshop for Education Projects

·       Reviewing all M&E concepts for the education sector

·       Participants work in groups to develop a complete M&E plan for an education project

·       Peer review of the M&E plans

·       Final presentations of the project M&E plan

·       Practical session: Finalizing and presenting a complete M&E plan for an education project

Requirements:

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Applicants must live up to Phoenix Training Center admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588