Can’t Wait to Learn [1] (CWTL) proposes new cost-effective solutions to the urgent challenges facing education for children in emergencies. By utilising innovative technological solutions with a focus on serious gaming, CWTL has the potential to provide out-of-school children with access to education opportunities, especially children from vulnerable communities and have been out of school for a number of years. The programme uses education technology as part of a model of education which is offering certified curriculum level content through applied gaming and personalised children engagement. The programme uses a range of innovative, results focused approaches: combining context specific applied gaming and community-based facilitation; a strong innovation management staged approach to growth with rigorous appropriate research; and focusing on getting the right partnerships in place.
Country
Lebanon
Project code
Donor
Study Type
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Baseline study
x
Endline study
x
Project evaluation
Timeframe
November 2019 – June 2020
Audience & use
The study will inform understanding on the effectiveness of the Can’t Wait to Learn prorgramme in Lebanon at the in-country and global technical education and programme management levels. The results will inform potential adaptions to the programme content, technical inputs such as teacher training and support, in-class programme delivery and community engagement activities, and project support structures such as staffing and logistics.
General objective
Assess performance in children’s literacy and numeracy competencies and PSS well-being through participation in the CWTL programme as part of Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) Programme for 4 months compared to performance in children enrolled in BLN only.
Specific Objectives
Quantitative assessment of learning outcomes and well-being through baseline and endline measurements [early grades maths and reading assessments]
Qualitative assessment of (perception of) learning progress and well-being through focus group discussions, key informant interviews and observations, considering: Teacher training; Teacher coaching/support; In-classroom delivery; community engagement; Logistics support, particularly tablet and software maintenance
Research questions
Do children enrolled in non-formal education and participating in CWTL demonstrate better numeracy and literacy competence than children enrolled only in BLN programmes
What is the difference in performance in numeracy and literacy by children participating in CWTL compared to children enrolled in BLN only?
How do changes in psychosocial wellbeing for children in CWTL and BLN education compare to changes in psychosocial wellbeing for children engaged in BLN only?
Target group(s)
Refugee children and children from vulnerable communities (boys and girls) enrolled in BLN programming, including Can’t Wait to Learn.
Type of study
Select with an x
X
Qualitative
X
Quantitative
X
Mixed Methods
Data sources
Primary: early grades math and reading baseline and endline assessment data, key informant interviews and focus group discussions with target groups.
Secondary: existing literature (assessment reports) on education in Lebanon, including humanitarian and non-humanitarian settings.
Methodology
To be provided by the evaluator and approved by War Child
Expected output(s)
Inception report
Drafting and sharing of data collection tools
Baseline data collection + report
Endline data collection + report
Final evaluation report compiling and analysing qualitative and quantitative data no later June 30, 2020
Dissemination
In country restitution workshop no later than June 2019
Can’t Wait to Learn is a global innovation in education programme promoting access to quality education in crisis affected areas, including areas where there are no (or not sufficient) teachers and schools. Can’t Wait to Learn was rolled out for the first time in Lebanon in Chatila Camp in in October 2017.
As of July 2019 Can’t Wait to Learn have reached 6485 children in Lebanon. With the support of16 implementing partners, 16 international and local NGOs as implementing
partners. Ministry of Education and Higher Education– at national and District levels - has been involved at all programme stages, particularly with regards to supporting the formal integration of Can’t Wait to Learn as a recognized Basic Literacy and Numeracy
(BLN) approach in Lebanon. The programme will use this opportunity to measure and compare the numeracy and reading outcomes of children enrolled in Can’t Wait to Learn as compared to those in children enrolled in BLN only. Although this will be the first measurement of learning outcomes for the reading game in Lebanon, the programme has already conducted a number of research studies, including: maths research study Sudan (2014); pre-post evaluative study on the Arabic language reading game in Sudan (2018); practice based evaluative study on the Lebanon Maths game (2018), and; quasi-experimental study on the Jordan Maths and Arabic reading game (2018).
The approach will include:
To be determined in collaboration with the selected consultant
The timing, location, and target group of the evaluation will be coordinated with other EiE actors active in Lebanon to avoid overlap.
Data collection and storage will be in line with EU privacy regulations (GDPR), and comply with War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy, including informed consent of children, parents, teachers and other participants.
War Child Holland:
Evaluation consultant:
Please send your CV and proposal to https://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/ [2]
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[1] https://www.warchildholland.org/projects/cant-wait-to-learn/
[2] https://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/