BEX5555 · Advanced evaluation of change projects

Behavioural and systemic change projects exist in complex, evolving contexts. Effectively monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of projects are essential to knowing what is working and what is not, where adjustments need to be made, and where successful change can be attributed so that impactful ideas can be scaled and built upon. Key to this is an evaluative and developmental mindset: the curiosity, knowledge and resourcefulness to apply practical methods to plan and implement a rigorous evaluation process and to analyse and communicate impact to relevant audiences. This unit focuses on a deep exploration of the research and diagnostic tools needed for continuous tracking and evaluation of both behaviour change and systems transformation. You will learn evaluation methods using real-world case studies and projects of varying degrees of complexity. You will also learn from behaviour change, systems transformation and societal transitions experts from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, and have the opportunity to apply your learning through completing an evaluation plan that builds on an existing professional challenge or a provided case study.

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items, but there may still be one.

1. 1 - Portfolio

   Portfolio

   20%

2. 2 - Written

   Written

   30%

3. 3 - Presentation

   Presentation

   25%

4. 4 - Written

   Written

   25%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

1. demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of research and the need to systematically monitor and evaluate progress towards a planned solution;
2. critically evaluate a range of evaluation methods and tools, and how they can be integrated to assess change across complex challenges;
3. select appropriate methods for measuring change and evaluating impact, using audience insights, research evidence, and relevant principles from behaviour and systemic change practice;
4. collaboratively create and deliver an evaluation plan based on a theory of change, in consideration of units of analysis; appropriate measures; and practical study designs;
5. reflect on the ethical implications of monitoring and evaluation practice, and the ethical principles that underpin research;
6. effectively discuss and communicate change outcomes using pertinent disciplinary, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and other ways of knowing.

Case-based teaching - This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation. Problem-based learning - This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems. Active learning - This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities. Online learning - This unit will be enriched with a comprehensive set of reading materials, videos, and case scenarios prepared for flexible self-paced online learning. These materials will complement and support the activities to be completed in the weekly workshops, and will offer accessible access to key content to be used for assessment. Peer assisted learning - You will bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to your learning, to share with others during workshops and the three-day masterclass, and from which to learn vicariously. There will also be many opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and decision-making during this unit, which will involve peer assisted learning.

In total, you can expect to commit a total of ~144 hours of independent and collaborative work across the teaching period. This unit will be delivered over an intensive period of 6 weeks in Summer A. In weeks 1-5 you will be expected to complete 24 hours of learning, which includes: One 2.5 hour online workshop; 12 hours of asynchronous online learning, and 9.5 hours of independent study towards assignments. In week 6 you will be expected to attend: a three-day experiential on-campus Masterclass at the Clayton campus.

Listed as the Handbook publishes them. Your unit's Moodle page has the current reading list.

Credit points

6

Level

Level 5

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

School

Faculty of Business and Economics

Student contribution band

Band 4

Study abroad

Available

Handbook version

2027.01

These are students' own experiences, not official rules. Go by the Handbook.