Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation are extremely important for the success of any venture. On this basis, by knowing the status of the project, appropriate changes can be made over time.
Pilot Phase
The supervisors and Asha group promoters, as well as, group organisers from both Aurangabad and Yavatmal districts were being trained. The Google Forms tool was used to understand the status of the training. The Google Forms tool was also employed to understand the status of the training of the Anganwadi and Asha workers that was being undertaken at the beat level.
Monthly reports were filed every month to know the status of the home visits, the parents’ meets, and the parents’ assemblies. In addition, the mothers’ meets, the home visits, and the parents’ meets were visited regularly and in- person observations were made to understand the status of the co- ordination between the Anganwadi and Asha workers and the parents’ involvement. A detailed discussion was also undertaken with the Child Development Project Officer and Supervisor every month on what was happening and what more could be done.
The Scale- up Phase
- While implementing the activities at Maharashtra level, a Google form of the Aarambh training at the divisional and district level is filled. In this form, the information related to the number of attendees, participation of trainers, subject group, etc. is collected.
- A separate form was created to learn about the actions to be taken by the parent under the Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha
- After successful completion of the beat level training of the Anganwadi workers, the supervisors who conduct the training fill in the Google Form to inform about the training status.
- Furthermore, discussions are held with the Child Development Officer to know the actual status of the training at the beat level.
- Through a direct phone call, a review of whether the beat level training delivered by the supervisors is being conducted properly is sought. It is also discussed in detail through Zoom meetings.
Supportive Supervision
- Supportive supervision is a very important skill. Positive supervision builds trust and friendship amongst people. During each field visit, every supervisor is expected to closely monitor and positively supervise the main activities carried out in the field such as the parents’ meets, the home visits, the parents’ assemblies, as well as, other community events. A supervision list is used while making the positive observations. All points on the supervision list are closely observed by the supervisor.
- The Asha and Anganwadi workers are first asked for their opinion about the activities conducted by them. The supervisor then appropriately commends the workers for good counselling, if the questions on the observation list are appropriate. If they have missed any questions, the supervisors guide them with positive words without getting angry or irritated. They also encourage them to work better the next time.
- The use of positive supervision in this manner helps in bringing about the desired changes in the work.
Self- Assessment
Anganwadi / Asha Activist
A self-assessment list was carefully designed for conducting self-assessment. The Anganwadi workers and Asha workers, with the help of this list, ask themselves questions such as ‘Have I incorporated all the points in the list while conducting the Home Visit or during the Parents’ Meet?’ Asking such questions helps them to introspect about how they can improve and work better during the next parents’ meet or a home visit.
Supervisor
Using the self-assessment list, the supervisors can carry out a self- evaluation after conducting the training. On this basis, they can introspect about what improvements are expected to be made during the next training.
The Evaluation list
A Base line Survey
Before starting the project, a base line survey is conducted to find out the present status of child care. In these surveys, two analyses are made- qualitative and consequential.
A Mid line Survey
A mid line survey is conducted to find out what impact the project has had on the community and what needs to be done next.
An End line Survey
An end line survey is conducted to find out the changes in the community at the conclusion of the project.