Monitoring and Evaluation in Educational Management

1. Define monitoring and evaluation in educational management
2. Apply evaluation techniques to assess school programs
3. Plan and implement a school self-evaluation program
4. Analyze financial records and ensure accountability
5. Improve school effectiveness through data-driven decision-making

13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Concepts and Nature of Monitoring and Evaluation · 3 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..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Rationale for Evaluation in Educational Management · 3 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..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Evaluation Techniques · 3 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..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Techniques of Evaluating Teacher's Performance · 3 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..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Evaluation and External Agencies · 3 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..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Planning a Programme of Evaluation · 3 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..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Utilising Evaluation Findings · 3 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..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Duties of a school Inspector · 3 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..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Qualities of an Inspector of schools · 3 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 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..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Management functions of the school Head · 3 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..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Characteristics of Effective school management · 3 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..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Strategies for Monitoring and Evaluating curriculum and Instruction · 3 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 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..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 5: Appraisal of school Finances · 3 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 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..