Project Design Part II. Objectives By the end of the session participants will be able to: Practice the last three steps or components of the Community.

Project Design Part II

ObjectivesBy the end of the session participants will be

able to:Practice the last three steps or components

of the Community Project Design: describing project goals and objectives, identifying signs of success, and test the feasibility of the project.

Identify and practice participatory activities that may be used to facilitate the planning process with community members.

Where are we trying to go?

Goals

Restate the vision and approach in terms of what is to be accomplished.

Define the long-term results or changes that the project will bring about.

Are realistic and include an overall time frame.

Vision

Project Idea

Goal 1

Goal 2

Example GoalsBAD GOODTo improve pupil

literacy, we will implement a mandatory reading comprehension program.

For residents of Shepherd Boys’ Home to be trained in order to be productive.

To improve pupil literacy by April 2009, Cotabato North Elementary School will implement a mandatory reading comprehension program.

For residents of Shepherd’s Boys’ Home to be trained in livelihood skills by December 2009 in order to be self-reliant and economically productive individuals.

Objectives

Objectives are the short-term results needed to meet the long-term goals of the project

Answers these questions:Who is expected to change or

benefit?What action or change is

expected?When will the change be

accomplished?How much change is expected?

Goal 1

Obj. 1

Obj. 2

Goal 2

Obj. 1

Obj. 2

Objectives are SMART

SMART

pecificeasurablettainableealisticimebound

Example ObjectivesBAD GOODTo improve pupil literacy,

we will implement a mandatory reading comprehension program for the pupils at the school.

For residents of Shepherd’s Boys’ Home to be trained in order to be self-reliant and economically productive individuals.

To improve pupil literacy by 50% by April 2009, Cotabato North Elementary School will implement a mandatory reading comprehension program targeting 60 non-readers in grades 3 – 6.

For 100% of residents of Shepherd’s Boys’ Home to be trained in soap-making livelihood skills in order to be self-reliant and economically productive individuals.

Goals & ObjectivesThe number of goals will depend on the

scope of your project. Many small projects have only one or two goals.

Each project goal should have at least two or more objectives. If a goal can be accomplished through one specific action, maybe it is really an objective belonging to a different goal.

Take 30 minutes to write your project goals and objectives.

Signs of Success

Vision

Project Idea

Goal 1

Obj. 1

Obj. 2

Goal 2

Obj. 1

Obj. 2

If we do this well,

will it lead to…

If we do this well,

will it lead to…

If YES!, then we areon the right track

Signs of SuccessHow will you measure the long and short

term achievements of your project?What specific signs will you look for in the

short and long term stages of the project?What signs might tell you that some parts

of the project might need to be revised?

Project: Reading ComprehensionCotabato North Elementary School wants

to implement a reading comprehension program. The cost and commitment could be high, and they are concerned with measuring its success to make sure it was worth the effort and expense.

Project: Teen LivelihoodResidents of Shepherd’s Boys’ Home will

be able to provide economically for themselves outside of the Home; show an increase in self-esteem and leadership skills; and decrease in staff supervision/intervention of residents.

Project: CRM

Signs of Success ExamplesShort-term results

Greater awareness of the reading programStudents’ boosted enthusiasm for readingGood school community and pupil participation

in the reading comprehension programMeet our project timeline

Long-term ResultsNo non-readersTeachers are more efficientStudents have greater opportunities for higher

education

Signs of SuccessTake 20 minutes to evaluate your goals and

identify signs of success for each objective.

Feasibility

FeasibilityIs a process in order to check if your project

is realistic and possible.Is not a one-time thing.Must include community input.You may have to alter the goals or objectives

to increase the chances of success.

Feasibility QuestionsWhat, beyond your direct control, could

cause the project to fail?How can you (the community) improve the

likelihood that the project will succeed?All things considered, do the benefits justify

the costs?Does the community have the capacity to

handle and sustain a project of this type and scope? If no, how can we narrow the focus to make it more manageable and sustainable?

Feasibility QuestionsTake 15 minutes and answer the four

feasibility questions for your practice projects.

Review Practice ProjectsPresent your projects to your table.Listeners will provide feedback to help

evaluate the feasibility of the projects.