Training on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for Education

Module 1: Introduction to M&E in Education

• The role of M&E in education systems
• The M&E cycle in the education context
• Key challenges and opportunities in education M&E
• Ethical considerations in education M&E

Module 2: Education Sector Analysis and M&E Framework

• Education sector analysis and context
• Developing M&E frameworks for education programs
• Setting clear education objectives and indicators
• Designing M&E plans with a focus on learning outcomes

Module 3: Monitoring Student Learning and Achievement

• Learning assessment methods (standardized tests, formative assessments)
• Monitoring student attendance and dropout rates
• Measuring student engagement and motivation
• Using data to identify learning gaps

Module 4: Monitoring Teacher Performance and Development

• Teacher performance indicators
• Monitoring teacher qualifications and training
• Assessing teaching practices and classroom management
• Teacher satisfaction and workload

Module 5: Monitoring School Infrastructure and Resources

• School facilities and infrastructure assessment
• Monitoring availability of educational resources (textbooks, materials)
• Assessing school safety and inclusivity
• Resource allocation and utilization

Module 6: Data Collection Methods for Education

• Education data sources (administrative, household surveys, student assessments)
• Data collection tools (questionnaires, observation checklists)
• Data quality assurance and management
• Ethical considerations in data collection

Module 7: Data Analysis and Interpretation for Education

• Data analysis techniques for education data
• Assessing educational disparities and inequalities
• Measuring program impact on student learning
• Identifying factors influencing student outcomes

Module 8: Using M&E for Education Policy and Planning

• Evidence-based education policymaking
• Using M&E to inform resource allocation
• Cost-effectiveness analysis in education
• Monitoring the implementation of education reforms

Module 9: Capacity Building for Education M&E

• Building M&E capacity among teachers and school administrators
• Training M&E staff in the education sector
• Knowledge management and sharing for education M&E

Module 10: Emerging Trends and Innovations in Education M&E

• Technology in education M&E (e.g., learning management systems, digital assessments)
• Impact evaluation in education
• Using M&E for accountability and transparency
• Future directions for education M&E