2025.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning
(MEL) tools and approaches in education
Module 2 Roadmap
Welcome to Module 2 of our course, which will take place from 2 to 15 July 2025.
In Module 2, we will explore the purpose of the MEL framework and its key components. You will
also learn how to formulate a theory of change—the foundational component of your MEL
framework—to help track and explain educational change.
What to do during Module 2?
During the two coming weeks, we invite you to complete the following activities:
STEP 1
Module 2
Validation
Complete the Module 2 e-learning module
Complete by: You MUST
Estimated time: 4 hours
Tuesday 15 July, before 11.59 pm complete this
This e-learning module introduces you to the key concepts related to the module available
module theme. It combines explanations with interactive exercises, to help you on the course
apply the concepts and deepen your understanding. platform.
STEP 2
Module 2
Validation
Explore Module 2 selected resources
Estimated time: 3.5 hours No fixed date We encourage you
to explore this
This selection of resources complements the e-learning module and helps you selection before
deepen your understanding of key concepts, as well as reflect on the main the end of the
components and uses of a MEL framework. course.
STEP 3
Module 2
Participate in the Webinar on ‘Exploring the essentials: Validation
What is a MEL framework?
Estimated time: 1 hour 30 min Thursday, 3 July, 1.30 PM
In this webinar, Anna Haas will walk you through the why, what, and how of a
MEL framework. Together with Anna, you will explore what a MEL framework You are invited to
is, who its users are, and how to develop a sound MEL framework. This participate in
webinar is intended to kick off your reflection and work on the group project this Live session.
that you will complete throughout the course. You will also have the
opportunity to meet your group members and agree on the selected project,
and how you will organize your work together.
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STEP 4
Module 2
Validation
Participate in the online debate ‘What makes a sound TOC?’
Complete by:
Estimated time: 3 hours
Tuesday 15 July, before 11.59 pm
You MUST
This discussion forum invites you to reflect on what makes a sound Theory of contribute at least
Change (ToC) and the key success factors for effective Monitoring, Evaluation, one post to
and Learning (MEL) in education initiatives. By drawing from your own validate your
experiences or observed good practices, your contributions will help advance participation in this
our collective knowledge and reflection. We look forward to learning from your debate.
insights! Please note that all contributions will be reviewed by instructors within
48 hours.
STEP 5
Module 2
Validation
Participate in the first coaching session
Estimated time: 1.5 hour Thursday, 10 July, 1.30 PM
Starting in Module 2, you will begin preparing a group project: a MEL We encourage you
framework for a selected education project. In this session, you will have the to complete this
opportunity to work with your group on Sections 1 and 2 of the project, with activity before
guidance from course instructors Anna Haas and Claire Thibault. To make the Module 2.
most of the session, please come prepared with your group’s work, reflections,
and questions.
STEP 6
Module 2
Validation
Complete and submit sections #1 and 2 of your group project
Complete by:
Estimated time: 3 hours
Tuesday 15 July, before 11.59 pm
Throughout Module 2, you will focus on completing Sections 1 and 2 of your
group project, with support from the course instructors during the webinar and
coaching session. At the end of Module 2, the Group Coordinator must submit You MUST submit
your collective work through the "Submit Sections 1 and 2" section of the both sections by
course platform. Please be sure to include the names of all team members who the indicated
actively contributed to this collective effort on your group project. This work is deadline.
not graded but is mandatory. Your group will receive feedback from the
instructors one week after submission. The ultimate objective is to support you
in preparing a strong project to be submitted and presented at the end of the
course.
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STEP 7
Module 2
Validation
Quiz 2 ‘Testing your mastery of MEL framework and TOC’
Complete by:
Estimated time: 1 hour You MUST get at
Tuesday 15 July, before 11.59 pm
least an average of
This quiz is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s learning 12/20 in all course
outcomes and to reinforce the knowledge and skills you’ve developed. activities. Only one
We recommend taking the quiz after completing all module activities, as the attempt is allowed.
questions are based on the themes and ideas explored throughout the module.
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