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Monitoring and Evaluation in Educational Management

This course introduces the principles and techniques of monitoring and evaluation in educational management. It explores the management functions of school principals and the role of external agencies in school evaluation. Topics include strategies for monitoring curriculum, instruction, student services, and school finances. Emphasis is placed on school effectiveness, self-evaluation, and utilizing evaluation findings to improve school practices and student outcomes, preparing students to address challenges in the Nigerian school system.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
MonitoringEvaluationEducational ManagementSchool InspectionAccountability

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Monitoring and Evaluation

2

Educational Management

3

School Inspection

4

Teacher Performance

5

School Finances

6

Self-Evaluation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

School Principal

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Education Officer

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School Inspector

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Education Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationGovernmentNon-profit

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Concepts and Nature of Monitoring and Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Understand the definitions of monitoring, evaluation, effectiveness, and accountability.
  • •Explain the nature of monitoring and evaluation in educational management.
  • •Identify the importance of evaluation in the school system.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Rationale for Evaluation in Educational Management

3 study hours
  • •Outline the reasons for establishing standards of accountability in educational management.
  • •Identify the functions of evaluation, including diagnosis, prediction, selection, and grading.
  • •Explain the relationship between evaluation and effective school management.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Evaluation Techniques

3 study hours
  • •Describe different evaluation techniques such as questionnaires, interviews, peer evaluation, and discussion groups.
  • •Apply appropriate evaluation techniques to meet different situations in the school environment.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Techniques of Evaluating Teacher's Performance

3 study hours
  • •Identify the bases for evaluating teacher's performance, including personal traits and job performance.
  • •Explain the significance of classroom visits to teacher's performance.
  • •Apply evaluation criteria to assess teacher effectiveness.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Evaluation and External Agencies

3 study hours
  • •Identify external agencies involved in evaluating the school system, such as the Inspectorate of Education and WAEC.
  • •Describe the evaluation devices used by external agencies.
  • •Explain the functions of each agency in ensuring effective school management.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Planning a Programme of Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the variables which determine how self-evaluation could be carried out in a school.
  • •Plan a suitable evaluation program for your school.
  • •Identify priorities and time-scales within which such plans could be achieved.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Utilising Evaluation Findings

3 study hours
  • •State the importance of reporting the results of monitoring and evaluation programs.
  • •Integrate the analysis of evaluation findings into the school decision-making process.
  • •Relate the quality of evaluation findings to the level of effectiveness of the school management.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Duties of a school Inspector

3 study hours
  • •Define school inspection and state the reasons for school inspection.
  • •Describe some techniques of conducting school inspection.
  • •Explain the general and specific functions of a school inspector.
Week
9

Module 2:

6h

Unit 5: Qualities of an Inspector of schools

3 study hours
  • •Identify the personal traits of an inspector of schools, including helpfulness, understanding, and enthusiasm.
  • •Describe the professional qualities of an inspector, such as qualifications, teaching skills, and experience.
  • •Analyze the importance of these qualities for effective school inspection.

Unit 6: Guidelines for Inspection

3 study hours
  • •Prepare an inspection guideline for general school inspection.
  • •Collect and collate information using the format for inspection.
  • •Write a standard inspection report based on gathered data.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Management functions of the school Head

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of the term management in education.
  • •Discuss the contribution which management theory can make to understanding management practice.
  • •Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in educational management for more effective and efficient planning of resources.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Characteristics of Effective school management

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of effectiveness in the school setting.
  • •Identify the major characteristics of an effective school.
  • •Describe when and how learning and teaching are effective in the school situation.
Week
12

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3: Strategies for Monitoring and Evaluating curriculum and Instruction

3 study hours
  • •Explain the duties of the school head in curriculum planning.
  • •Describe the activities the school head engages in supervision of instructions.
  • •State the importance of preparing lesson notes to quality teaching and learning.

Unit 4: Monitoring and Evaluating Students and Students' Services

3 study hours
  • •Describe some monitoring and evaluation devices used for students.
  • •Explain techniques of monitoring student services.
  • •Analyze the role of student services in supporting student success.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 5: Appraisal of school Finances

3 study hours
  • •Engage in accounts book keeping in the school.
  • •Identify the procedure for expending school funds.
  • •Explain accounting procedures in the management of school funds.

Unit 6: Techniques of School Self Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Explain the rationale for a school evaluating itself.
  • •Identify areas of the school that can be evaluated.
  • •Describe devices used for school self-evaluation.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule allocating time for each module and unit.

2

Review key definitions and concepts from each unit.

3

Practice applying evaluation techniques to hypothetical school scenarios.

4

Familiarize yourself with financial record-keeping procedures and accounting principles.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.

6

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of school inspectors and administrators.

7

Develop a checklist of key characteristics of effective schools and leadership.

8

Practice writing concise and informative evaluation reports.

9

Create concept maps linking different evaluation techniques to specific school areas.

10

Review case studies and examples of successful school improvement initiatives.

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