Tools and techniques for measuring effectiveness
As part of the MEDE research project, the pilot projects assisted by consultants from the research team used and developed a range of tools to evaluate their projects and produce indicators of their work. Lots of the information described here is available in full in the DEA Evaluation Handbook.
Outlined here are some examples of the tools used:
| Area of performance | Evaluation questions | Types of Evaluation |
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IMPACT WHY are we engaged in development education? |
How will we know if our aims have been achieved? What strategies will help us to respond effectively to the wider context? |
Impact assessment. Strategic review. Outcomes evaluation. |
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TEACHING AND LEARNING WHAT actions are we taking? |
What are the current levels of understanding and skills within the groups we work with? What learning and change has taken place as a result of our actions? |
Assessment schemes. Peer review. |
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ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT HOW are we going to plan, organise and manage our activities? |
Does our organisation plan and deliver programmes efficiently and effectively? Do we share good practice and work in a supportive and creative environment? |
Participatory planning and review. Context analysis. |
