1.   Understand the difference between

      monitoring and evaluation

1.1    Explain the purpose of monitoring

1.2    Explain how and why it is different from evaluation

2.   Appreciate different approaches to

      monitoring

2.1    Describe two different approaches to monitoring

2.2    Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches

2.3    Identify confidentiality and equality issues in monitoring

3.   Understand different techniques

      used to gather, collate and

      evaluate the information collected

      by the monitoring system

3.1    Identify two different ways to gather information for monitoring

3.2    Identify two different methods to collate information

3.3    Discuss how information can be checked for accuracy and relevance

4.   Understand different participative

      and creative approaches to

      evaluation

4.1    Describe, with examples, two ways of evaluation

4.2    Explain how the different stakeholders can be involved in the

         evaluation

5.   Recognise the components to

      be included in the design of

      an effective evaluation

5.1    Identify the components which should be included in any evaluation

5.2    Identify issues which need to be addressed when designing an

         evaluation

6.   Appreciate the value of

      disseminating the results to the

      wider community and relevant

      organisations

6.1    Describe the purpose of disseminating the results of an evaluation or

         monitoring exercise

6.2    Identify three different ways of communicating the results to others