Lesson 1.4: Theory of Change

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Templates for your theory.

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Builds on Lessons 1.1-1.3.

Theory of Change Development Worksheet

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38 KB Planning

Foundation review and logic testing.

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Visual Theory Template

PPT
30 KB Communication

Inputs-to-impact flow diagram.

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Community Validation Guide

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5 KB Evaluation

Prep checklist and questions.

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Quality Assessment Checklist

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6 KB Evaluation

Standards for coherence, evidence, alignment, realism.

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📚 Usage Guides

Using the Development Worksheet

  1. 1

    Review Foundation

    Problem Tree, priorities, and themes.

  2. 2

    Design Impact and Outcomes

    Work backward from impact.

  3. 3

    Test and Validate

    Check logic, then validate.

Validation Session

  1. 1

    Opening

    Frame the session.

  2. 2

    Theory Presentation

    Show how input shaped your approach.

  3. 3

    Validation Questions

    Test impact, outcomes, activities, assumptions.

  4. 4

    Closing

    Confirm feedback, plan follow-up.

  5. 5

    Post-Session Integration

    Revise the theory.

🛠️ Additional Tools & Resources

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Reference

Google Docs, Miro, and Canva work well.

Key Features:

  • Miro for mapping

Wrap Up

Check your theory, then browse examples.

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