This module focuses on designing, implementing, and analysing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for early childhood education (ECE) programmes. It explores key concepts in M&E, such as indicators, data collection methods, and impact assessment, with a focus on ensuring quality, inclusivity, and effectiveness in ECE settings. Students will engage with national and international policies, programme standards, and case studies to understand best practices and challenges in monitoring ECE programmes. The module also emphasises the role of stakeholders, ethical considerations, and the use of data to inform decision-making, programme improvement, and policy advocacy.
Aim of Module
The aim of this module is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competences to design, implement, and critically analyse monitoring and evaluation frameworks specific to early childhood education (ECE) programmes. The module also emphasises the importance of quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, ethical practices, and data-informed decision-making to enhance programme effectiveness and sustainability.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the module students should be able to:
1) Examine key concepts and principles of monitoring and evaluation in the context of early childhood education programmes.
2) Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of ECE interventions.
3) Evaluate the role of stakeholders in the M&E process of ECE programmes.
4) Develop strategies for effective engagement and collaboration with stakeholders in ECE.
5) Apply ethical standards and considerations in the collection, use, and reporting of data in ECE programmes.
6) Evaluate the challenges and opportunities in implementing M&E systems within diverse ECE contexts.
7) Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including appropriate indicators and tools for data collection, tailored to ECE programmes.
8) Develop recommendations for policy improvement and ECE programme enhancement.