THOUGHT ORGANIZERS
LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 1
THEORY OF CHANGE
It is focused in particular on
mapping out or “filling in” what
What is
has been described as the
the main
“missing middle” between what
interest of
a program or change initiative
M&E in
does (its activities or
each
interventions) and how these
framework
lead to desired goals being
achieved.
1 ⬄
M&E 2 ⬄
LEVELS 3 ⬄
4 ⬄
KIRKPATRICK’S LEVELS OF
MONITORING AND
EVALUATION OF TRAINING
Training evaluation allows
programs to determine the extent
to which workers are meeting
expectations and applying what
they learn. Using evidence-based
methods strengthens a program’s
ability to provide training that
yields expected results.
Reaction
Learning
Behaviors
Results
LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 2
MONITORING
m Process of objective data collection and
information gathering that will be used by
management / leadership
m Purposive gathering of pertinent
information relative to how targets and the
manner with which these targets were
achieved
m Systematic observation and
documentation of information on the
implementation of initiatives based on the
plan.
m “A continuing function that uses
systematic collection of data on specified
indicators to provide management and the
main stakeholders of an ongoing
development intervention with indications
of the extent of progress and achievement
of objectives and progress in the use of
allocated funds.
m Systematic and continuous collecting,
analysis
m Monitoring generates data that can be
used in evaluations
Common Words from the
definitions above
Data gathering/ data collection for
monitoring purposes
EVALUATION
e Analysis of information to make judgment that
affects the institution/project/program.
e Systematic investigation of the worth or merit
of an object.”
e Internal assessment of information (which is
collected through monitoring) regarding the
extent to which actual progress in
implementation conforms to (or deviates from)
the objectives set in the plan
e The process of determining the worth or
significance of a development activity, policy
or program ….. to determine the relevance of
objectives, the efficacy of design and
implementation, the efficiency or resource
use, and the sustainability of results.
e Studies the outcome of a project (changes in
income, benefits distribution, cost-
effectiveness, etc.)
e A periodic assessment of the efficiency,
effectiveness, impact, sustainability and
relevance of a project in the context of stated
objectives.
Common Words from the
definitions above
Assessment, judgement , efficiency of the
implementation in short – for evaluation
purposes

How I define Monitoring: How I define Evaluation:

is the continuing function and systematic the process of determining the worth or
process of collecting, analyzing, significance of the outputs and results in
interpreting, storing of data and reporting terms of: efficiency, relevance, effectiveness
information thereby setting into motion a and sustainability in conformity to the
series of managerial actions, for objectives set in the program design.
ascertaining the realization of set
objectives.
The relationship or link between Monitoring and Evaluation is:

The link between Monitoring and Evaluation is highlighting “Learning” as a main focus or
purpose.

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2
ANSWERS FROM YOUR
QUESTION YOUR ANSWER
FELLOW LAC MEMBERS

What developments or The location of the school Capabilities of the learners in

situations will make you where our learners adapting LDM
consider changing the LDMs situated.
of your school? The family status needs to be
considered

What M&E data will you Learning Survey Enrolment Survey Forms
need to decide to change or Form (LESF)
make adjustments to the
LDMs of your school?

What issues or constraints Readiness of the learners Availabilities of the resources

do you foresee arising if you and the availabilities of the
change the LDMs of your resources The fund needed for such
school? LDM

Personal Reflection Thorough planning is much needed and religiously done

needs assessment to better come up with efficient and
effective monitoring and evaluation in the delivery of LDM.

THOUGHT ORGANIZERS

LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 1
THEORY OF CHANGE
What is Theory of Change is
the main essentially a comprehensive
interest of description and illustration of
M&E in how and why a desired
each
change is expected to
framework
happen in a particular
context. It is focused in
particular on mapping out or
“filling in” what has been
described as the “missing
middle” between what a
program or change initiative
does (its activities or
interventions) and how these
lead to desired goals being
achieved. It does this by first
identifying the desired long-
term goals and then works
back from these to identify all
KIRKPATRICK’S LEVELS OF
MONITORING AND
EVALUATION OF TRAINING
The Kirpatrick's model is used
to evaluate the effectiveness of
a training program in order to
determine if a training is
yielding the intended outcomes
and results? In simple terms it
determines the extent to which
the training "hit the mark" in
balance to the cost/effort (was it
worth the time, effort and cost
to provide the training). This is
answered differently for each
program but the methods used
can be applied consistently
cross-program.
 the conditions (outcomes)
that must be in place (and
how these related to one
another causally) for the
goals to occur. 
⬄
Level 2 Methods used to evaluate
whether participants Learned. This
⬄ example uses two parts to position
context; (the instruction) and
(evaluating learning).
Level 3 Methods used to evaluate
whether the learning that took
place in the classroom transferred
to the workplace. The best method
is work observation, but other
methods include using confidence
intervals and structured interviews.
It is suggested that evaluations are
M&E ⬄ conducted 90 days or more after
LEVELS initial training to determine if the
behaviors have “Stuck.” It is also
suggested that evaluation is
performed using a random sample
of 20 or more. The following is an
example of a structured work
observation rubric that is aligned
to the learning objectives.
Level 4 To what extent did the
training improve
business/performance results
⬄ (ROI/ROE) or in the case of
safety, improved metrics as
evidenced by a decrease in
incidents/accidents, for example.
LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 2
MONITORING
m Process of objective data collection and
information gathering that will be used by
management / leadership
m Purposive gathering of pertinent
information relative to how targets and the
manner with which these targets were
achieved
m Systematic observation and
documentation of information on the
implementation of initiatives based on the
plan.
m “A continuing function that uses
systematic collection of data on specified
indicators to provide management and the
main stakeholders of an ongoing
development intervention with indications
of the extent of progress and achievement
of objectives and progress in the use of
allocated funds.
m Systematic and continuous collecting,
analysis
m Monitoring generates data that can be
used in evaluations
Common Words from the
definitions above
EVALUATION
e Analysis of information to make judgment that
affects the institution/project/program.
e Systematic investigation of the worth or merit
of an object.”
e Internal assessment of information (which is
collected through monitoring) regarding the
extent to which actual progress in
implementation conforms to (or deviates from)
the objectives set in the plan
e The process of determining the worth or
significance of a development activity, policy
or program ….. to determine the relevance of
objectives, the efficacy of design and
implementation, the efficiency or resource
use, and the sustainability of results.
e Studies the outcome of a project (changes in
income, benefits distribution, cost-
effectiveness, etc.)
e A periodic assessment of the efficiency,
effectiveness, impact, sustainability and
relevance of a project in the context of stated
objectives.
Common Words from the
definitions above

How I define Monitoring: How I define Evaluation:

Monitoring is the systematic process of Evaluation is a process that critically
collecting, analyzing and using examines a program. It involves collecting
information to track a programme's and analyzing information about a program's
progress toward reaching its objectives activities, characteristics, and outcomes. Its
and to guide management decisions. purpose is to make judgments about a
program, to improve its effectiveness, and/or
to inform programming decisions
The relationship or link between Monitoring and Evaluation is:

Monitoring is checking progress against plans. ... Evaluations appraise data and
information that inform strategic decisions, thus improving the project or
programme in the future.
LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2
ANSWERS FROM YOUR
QUESTION YOUR ANSWER
FELLOW LAC MEMBERS

What developments or School shall provide In the context of the present

situations will make you
consider changing the LDMs
of your school?
adequate and appropriate
guidance and support for
the learners to ensure that
their new experience with
these learning modalities
shall be properly
transitioned both at home
and in school.
crisis, dialogue with parents
and the wider community is a
key step to ensure that the
school, parents/guardians
and the wider community
have reached a degree of
shared accountability and
responsibility for the learning
delivery modality/ies chosen.

What M&E data will you LDM IMPLEMENTATION LDM IMPLEMENTATION

need to decide to change or M&E PLAN TEMPLATE M&E PLAN TEMPLATE
make adjustments to the
LDMs of your school?

What issues or constraints Low net connection Net connection

do you foresee arising if you Lack of gadgets
change the LDMs of your
school?

Personal Reflection We aim to continue and sustain the delivery of quality,

accessible, relevant and liberating basic education services
to our learners in the midst of COVID-19 emergency via
flexible learning options. However, the security of children
and educational facilities is particularly significant.
Precautions are necessary to prevent the potential spread
of COVID-19 in school settings; however, care must also
be taken to avoid stigmatizing learners and staff who may
have been exposed to the virus. It is important to
remember that COVID-19 does not differentiate between
borders, ethnicities, disability status, age or gender. The
pandemic caused by the current health crisis - CoViD19
has affected all aspects of life including education. The
teaching and learning approaches that we used to do in the
delivery of education must cope up and level up in order to
reach and still deliver quality basic education to the
learners during this trying times of the so-called “NEW
NORMAL.” We need to embrace the New Normal and with
the help and guidelines of LDMs nothing is impossible.