This one-of-a-kind book fills a gap in the literature by providing readers with a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training for programs and projects. Bridging theoretical concepts with practical, how-to knowledge, authors Scott Chaplowe and J. Bradley Cousins draw upon the scholarly literature, applied resources, and over 50 years of combined experience to provide expert guidance that can be tailored to different M&E training needs and contexts, including those for novices, professionals, organizations and their staff, community members, and other groups with a desire to learn and sustain sound M&E practices.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Key Concepts of M&E Training 1. M&E Training That Makes a Difference What is M&E Training That Makes a Difference? Systems Thinking for Training Revisiting M&E The Rising Demand for M&E Training Who Provides M&E Training? What Kind of M&E Training? Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 2. The Training Landscape What is a Training? Formal, Non-formal, Informal, and Incidental Education Training Types – A Brief Overview Face-to-Face Training Distance Training and eLearning Blended Learning Chapter Summary Appendices Recommended Resources 3. The M&E Capacity Building Context What is Evaluation Capacity Building? M&E Capacity Building at the Individual Level M&E Capacity Building at the Organizational Level M&E Capacity Building in the External Environment M&E Capacity Assessment and Strategic Planning Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 4. Adult Learning What is Learning? How Adults Learn Andragogy Experimental Learning Learning Styles and Preferences Differentiated Instruction Learner-Centered Training Adult-Learning Principles for Effective M&E Training Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 5. What Makes a Good M&E Trainer? Trainer Competencies Recruiting a Trainer Chapter Summary Appendices Recommended Resources Part II: A Systematic Approach to M&E Training 6. An Overview of the ADDIE Framework for Training ADDIE as a Systematic and Systems Approach for Training Why Have We Chosen the ADDIE for This Book? Planning to Manage the ADDIE Process Chapter Summary Appendices Recommended Resources 7. Training Analysis Solution Analysis Needs and Outcomes Analysis Trainee Analysis Context Analysis Task Analysis Gap and Causal Analysis Training Analysis Report Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 8. Training Design Identify Training Objectives Preparing Learning Objectives Organizing the Instructional Content Designing the Training Curriculum Designing Training Evalaution and Follow-Up Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 9. Training Development and Preparation Develop Training Materials and Resources Review and Pilot the Training Preparing for an M&E Training Workshop Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 10. Training Implementation Training Facilitation Facilitating the Workshop Introduction, Activities, and Closing Chapter Summary Recommended Resources 11. Training Evaluation What is Training Evaluation? Training Evaluation Methods - An Overview Training Evaluation Guidelines Determining Who Will Conduct Training Evaluation Chapter Summary Appendices Recommended Resources Part III: M&E Training Methods and Techniques Icebreakers Energizers Lectures Discussion Activities Subgroup Formations Case Studies Learning Games Guest Speakers Panel Discussions and Debates Role Playing Simulations Demonstrations M&E Software Activities Learner Presentations Practicum Experiences Independent Learning Activities Review Activities Learning Assessment Activities Training Monitoring and Evaluation Activities Training Closing Activities Training Follow-Up Activities