This comprehensive lesson plan provides all the resources needed to teach the fundamentals of writing a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework. The material can be delivered as a single 1-hour lesson or divided into multiple sessions with practical activities.
Kit Contents
The kit includes:
- Slides: PowerPoint and PDF formats for all sections.
- Videos: Presentations of all sections.
- Templates: M&E framework in Word format.
- Examples: Completed M&E frameworks for all sectors in Word and PDF formats.
- Checklist: A “Common Mistakes” checklist in Word and PDF formats.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson students will be able to:
- Understand the prerequisites for creating an M&E framework, including the significance of a logical framework.
- Identify the parts, and typical format, of an M&E framework.
- Select meaningful indicators to effectively measure a project’s success.
- Write precise and clear definitions for indicators.
- Identify data sources, set data collection frequencies, assign responsibilities, and determine reporting methods for indicators.
- Understand the importance of measuring a baseline and setting an achievable target for indicators.
- Identify and avoid common mistakes when writing an M&E framework.
- Understand common issues when writing M&E frameworks for specific sectors.
Duration
The content can be delivered as a single 1-hour lesson or divided into multiple sessions with practical activities.
Content Overview
The lesson plan includes the following topics:
Fundamentals
- Step 1: Getting Started: Understand the prerequisites for creating an M&E framework, including the significance of a logical framework.
- Step 2: Choosing Indicators: Learn how to select meaningful indicators to effectively measure your project’s success.
- Step 3: Defining Indicators: Craft precise and clear definitions for each indicator.
- Step 4: Data Source, Frequency, Responsibility, and Reporting: Identify data sources, set data collection frequencies, assign responsibilities, and determine reporting methods.
- Step 5: Baseline Measurement and Target Setting: Tips for measuring baselines and setting achievable targets for indicators.
Template and Example Frameworks
A sample M&E framework template and a completed example for reference.
Common Mistakes
Review a practical example of an M&E framework, learn to identify and correct common errors, and use a checklist to refine your framework.
Sector-Specific Tips
Tailored advice for creating M&E frameworks in the following sectors:
- Children
- Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Gender Equality
- Governance
- Health
This kit is designed to make teaching and learning M&E frameworks accessible and engaging, with practical tools for immediate application.
