Monitoring and Evaluation Training

This one-of-a-kind book fills a gap in the literature by providing readers with a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training for programs and projects. Bridging theoretical concepts with practical, how-to knowledge, authors Scott Chaplowe and J. Bradley Cousins draw upon the scholarly literature, applied resources, and over 50 years of combined experience to provide expert guidance that can be tailored to different M&E training needs and contexts, including those for novices, professionals, organizations and their staff, community members, and other groups with a desire to learn and sustain sound M&E practices.

Part I: Key Concepts of M&E Training
1. M&E Training That Makes a Difference
What is M&E Training That Makes a Difference?
Systems Thinking for Training
Revisiting M&E
The Rising Demand for M&E Training
Who Provides M&E Training?
What Kind of M&E Training?
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
2. The Training Landscape
What is a Training?
Formal, Non-formal, Informal, and Incidental Education
Training Types – A Brief Overview
Face-to-Face Training
Distance Training and eLearning
Blended Learning
Chapter Summary
Appendices
Recommended Resources
3. The M&E Capacity Building Context
What is Evaluation Capacity Building?
M&E Capacity Building at the Individual Level
M&E Capacity Building at the Organizational Level
M&E Capacity Building in the External Environment
M&E Capacity Assessment and Strategic Planning
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
4. Adult Learning
What is Learning?
How Adults Learn
Andragogy
Experimental Learning
Learning Styles and Preferences
Differentiated Instruction
Learner-Centered Training
Adult-Learning Principles for Effective M&E Training
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
5. What Makes a Good M&E Trainer?
Trainer Competencies
Recruiting a Trainer
Chapter Summary
Appendices
Recommended Resources
Part II: A Systematic Approach to M&E Training
6. An Overview of the ADDIE Framework for Training
ADDIE as a Systematic and Systems Approach for Training
Why Have We Chosen the ADDIE for This Book?
Planning to Manage the ADDIE Process
Chapter Summary
Appendices
Recommended Resources
7. Training Analysis
Solution Analysis
Needs and Outcomes Analysis
Trainee Analysis
Context Analysis
Task Analysis
Gap and Causal Analysis
Training Analysis Report
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
8. Training Design
Identify Training Objectives
Preparing Learning Objectives
Organizing the Instructional Content
Designing the Training Curriculum
Designing Training Evalaution and Follow-Up
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
9. Training Development and Preparation
Develop Training Materials and Resources
Review and Pilot the Training
Preparing for an M&E Training Workshop
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
10. Training Implementation
Training Facilitation
Facilitating the Workshop Introduction, Activities, and Closing
Chapter Summary
Recommended Resources
11. Training Evaluation
What is Training Evaluation?
Training Evaluation Methods - An Overview
Training Evaluation Guidelines
Determining Who Will Conduct Training Evaluation
Chapter Summary
Appendices
Recommended Resources
Part III: M&E Training Methods and Techniques
Icebreakers
Energizers
Lectures
Discussion Activities
Subgroup Formations
Case Studies
Learning Games
Guest Speakers
Panel Discussions and Debates
Role Playing
Simulations
Demonstrations
M&E Software Activities
Learner Presentations
Practicum Experiences
Independent Learning Activities
Review Activities
Learning Assessment Activities
Training Monitoring and Evaluation Activities
Training Closing Activities
Training Follow-Up Activities