Evaluation Methods and Plans Training

27th Apr 2016 10:00 – 16:30

Make to Measure: Evaluation Methods and Plans

This workshop has been developed to support delegates develop their skills in monitoring and evaluating sustainability projects, whether that be for funders, future development, or to share achievements with those engaging with the project as well as the wider community.

Aim of workshop

Help you to collect evidence of your project/organisation outcomes

Learning outcomes

At the end of this workshop you will be able to: 

1. Understand the steps and principles to follow when choosing or developing methods for your evaluation
2. Use different methods and tools to collect information about your outcomes
3. Put in place a monitoring and evaluation plan for your project / organisation

Programme 

• Welcome and introductions
• Outcomes and indicators catch up
• Choosing evaluation methods
• Evaluation method world café
• Methods activities and games
• Capturing evidence
• Writing your evaluation plan
• Conclusion and review

Timings

The training session will begin at 10.30am sharp, with Registration and Refreshments from 10am. Delegates travelling to Musselburgh by train (5 minutes walk from the University) are encouraged to catch the 9.43 train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick, which will arrive in Musselburgh at 9.49. Lunch will be provided.

Training session delivered by Evaluation Support Scotland:

"ESS works with voluntary organisations and funders so they can measure their impact, report on the difference they make and improve their services. We run workshops and tailored support so that voluntary organisations build evaluation into their day to day practice. We help funders improve their systems so they can more easily gather evidence about the difference their funds are making. We take action to build evaluation and learning into policy-making processes."