Monitoring and Evaluation

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-116
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Action Monitoring ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Social Change Organizations

This chapter focuses on how monitoring and evaluation plays a pivotal role in the design and execution of initiatives leading up to social transformation. The work evidences that measuring effectiveness is one of the biggest challenges that many social change organizations face; this chapter addresses this issue. It explores and suggests qualitative and quantitative methods to track progress and how to measure growth. Among these methods is a narrative analysis tool that the authors have developed to evidence the ways in which a person's story of self, or the story of a group, transforms overtime. The methods suggested here respond to both local needs and global measures of success, such as the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Conceptually, this section draws from the notions of participatory action monitoring and evaluation as discussed by Chevalier and Buckles, and of the power relations that mediate processes of evaluation discussed by Chapela and Jarillo.

Participatory action research with ex-prisoners: Using Photovoice and one woman’s story told through poetry

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Jarldorn ◽  
‘Deer’
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Personal Level ◽  
Unexpected Findings

This paper provides an unexpected and extraordinary example of research data from a Photovoice project conducted with ex-prisoners in South Australia. It focusses on the contribution made by one of the participants who chose the pseudonym ‘Deer’. Deer joins me as a co-author, her voice shines in this paper, albeit through a pseudonym she chose for the project. Photovoice, a qualitative research method, uses a feminist framework and typically produces rich thick accounts of lives and experiences that cannot be adequately captured by quantitative research. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of research data collection each have merits, but qualitative approaches tend to engage the researcher, participant and later the reader on a more personal level. Moreover, unexpected findings are more likely to arise when researchers ask participants to express what they believe is important to their experience. This paper provides such an example, where the unexpected gift of poetry adds a deeper dimension to research findings.

Can Person-Centered Technology Enhanced Learning Contribute to Develop Project Management Soft Skills in an Academic Context?

2010 ◽  
pp. 1963-1978
Author(s):  
Renate Motschnig-Pitrik ◽  
Michael Derntl
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Management Soft Skills ◽  
Enhanced Learning

In the preceding years we employed active technology enhanced learning in a course on project management soft skills that was particularly well received by students. This chapter presents the underlying philosophy, the current course design, students’ reactions, and our experiences and lessons learned. Concurrently, we confirm the applicability of participatory action research as a methodological framework suited for improving course design, specific interventions, and theory building. We propose to complement that framework by qualitative and quantitative methods in order to deal with specific research questions. Results indicate that students consider their active involvement in the course, both face-to face and online, the top factor from which they benefit. Furthermore, the majority of students felt that it was easier for them to work in teams and to establish social relationships. The primary goal of the chapter is to provide a pool of inspiration for other educators in practice and research.

scholarly journals The Construction of China’s National Image From Transitivity Perspective—A Case Study of Fighting COVID-19: China in Action

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1421-1427
Author(s):  
Zhencong Liu ◽  
Hui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
National Image ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Relational Processes ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Verbal Processes

Using the theory of transitivity system within Systemic Functional Linguistics as the theoretical basis and the white paper named Fighting COVID-19: China in Action, which was published by the Chinese government on June 7, 2020 as the corpus, with the help of corpus analysis tool, UAM Corus Tool 3, this paper uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the construction of China’s national image. The results show that the frequency of material processes is extremely high, which is 88.26%, while existential processes and behavioral processes occupy only an extremely small proportion, 0.73% and 0.09% respectively. Relational processes are in the second rank, 5.34%. The frequencies of verbal processes and mental processes are similar, accounting for 2.97% and 2.6% respectively. Through a detailed analysis of the six transitivity processes, a national image that advocates “people supremacy”, selfless collectivism, with strong executive ability and mobilization, and a great responsibility in the international society is found to be constructed. This paper lays a foundation for further studying China’s national image in the path of SFL. It also sheds some light on the construction of China’s image in the official government document.

Local Leadership and Microhydro Project Sustainability in Rural Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 687-701
Author(s):  
Wati Hermawati
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Local Leadership ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
The Social ◽  
Project Sustainability ◽  
Local Leaders

This article examines the relationship between local leaders and rural communities in Indonesia, which enhances good interactions between them and supports the sustainability of microhydro projects as well as develops the social and economic outcomes of those communities. By using qualitative and quantitative methods, we analyse the case study of two villages in Lumajang District, East Jawa Province, Indonesia. Results showed that the prominent roles played by the local leaders help make decisions on various complex issues affecting the community, acting as a liaison between governmental and non-governmental agencies and the community for financial and technical assistance, as well as help in the monitoring and evaluation of projects for proper implementation. Conclusions confirmed that local leadership is very important at the community level, especially in developing important networking and relationships.

Can Person-Centered Technology Enhanced Learning Contribute to Develop Project Management Soft Skills in an Academic Context?

2008 ◽  
pp. 284-303
Author(s):  
Renate Motschnig-Pitrik ◽  
Michael Derntl
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Management Soft Skills ◽  
Enhanced Learning

In the preceding years we employed active technology enhanced learning in a course on project management soft skills that was particularly well received by students. This chapter presents the underlying philosophy, the current course design, students’ reactions, and our experiences and lessons learned. Concurrently, we confirm the applicability of participatory action research as a methodological framework suited for improving course design, specific interventions, and theory building. We propose to complement that framework by qualitative and quantitative methods in order to deal with specific research questions. Results indicate that students consider their active involvement in the course, both face-to face and online, the top factor from which they benefit. Furthermore, the majority of students felt that it was easier for them to work in teams and to establish social relationships. The primary goal of the chapter is to provide a pool of inspiration for other educators in practice and research.

scholarly journals A Subjective Poverty Approach as an Alternative Measurement in Identifying the Poor and Needy

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azhana Othman ◽  
Abd Halim Mohd Noor ◽  
Mohamed Saladin Abdul Rasool
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Poverty Measurement ◽  
Alternative Measure ◽  
Poverty Index ◽  
Subjective Measures ◽  
Subjective Poverty ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Development Goals

Poverty can be measured directly (based on consumption) or indirectly (based on income).  Both direct and indirect poverty measurement are called objective poverty measurement. Nonetheless, these indicators are not enough capture the multiple aspects of poverty. Therefore, the alternative measure of poverty is needed.  Subjective poverty is an individual assessment of their own poverty status. The poor have their own understanding and interpretation of their socio-economic situation. Poverty could be analyzed in a more comprehensive and better dimension by combining objective and subjective measures in identifying the poor. The Millennium Development Goals Report (MDGR, 2015) designates that Malaysia has been successful eliminated objective poverty. Despite that, the issue of poverty still surfing especially the zakat authorities are experiencing increasing in the zakat applications categorized poor and needy each day. To avoid the situation where individuals are wrongly defined as poor or non-poor are to compile objective and subjective measures on poverty. The objectives of the study are to determine the criteria of subjective poor and to propose subjective poverty index (SPI) as an alternative poverty measurement. The empirical analysis was based of 507 zakat applicants of poor and needy in Melaka. The data was analysed using qualitative and quantitative methods in four phases of analysis.  The findings confirmed that subjective poverty index (SPI) is an initial effort to explain poverty in the perspective of the poor.

The Status of Livelihood Vulnerability and Its CopingCapacities of Urban Squatters in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Status

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MENULIS KARANGAN NARASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SAINTIFIKSISWA KELAS VI SDN 07 TUJUAH KOTO TALAGOKECAMATAN GUGUAK KABUPATEN LIMA PULUH KOTA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Mures Walef
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Method ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Narrative Writing ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Improve Student Learning

This research is motivated by problems in the learning process, namely students have difficulty in expressing their ideas into writing or essays. The formation of words or sentences used by students is inaccurate or inappropriate, as well as the use of punctuation and spelling. In learning activities writing the teacher is more likely to apply teaching writing by prioritizing the results of the process. This study aims to improve narrative writing skills using the scientific method of class VI SDN 07 VII Koto Talago, Guguak District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency. The method used in this study is qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative research is research that intends to understand phenomena, about what is experienced by research subjects such as behavior, perceptions, motivations, actions and others. The results of the study describe learning using the Scientific method can improve student learning outcomes which initially in pre-cycle only reached 64 who are in sufficient qualifications. In the first cycle increased to 74 who were in qualifications more than enough, after the second cycle, the students' scores increased again being an average of 90 who are in excellent qualification. The increase includes three indicators, namely (1) narrative characteristics, (2) use of punctuation, (3) capital letters. Third, improving narrative writing skills using the Scientific method of class VI SDN 07 VII Koto Talago District of Guguak, Lima Puluh Kot Regency can be achieved due to several factors including teachers and students. Based on the results above it can be concluded that the narrative text writing skills using the scientific method increased, from sufficient qualifications to more qualifications until they were in excellent qualifications. Thus it can be concluded that, through the cooperative method the type of make a match improvement in students' essay writing skills increased significantly from stage to stage.Key Words: escritura de narrativas, métodos científicos

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