Beyond Traditional Metrics: Measuring and Sustaining Impact in Educational System Transformation
Panel Discussion | Online
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Organized by:
Dream a Dream
About the Event
Education systems worldwide require localized, cultural, and contextually responsive transformations to address their unique challenges. While various reforms have aimed to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education, systemic transformation remains elusive due to a lack of sustainable and collaborative mechanisms. The panel will explore the role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in shaping sustainable educational impact, challenging traditional evaluation metrics, and fostering long-term systemic change and growth.
This discussion will highlight how measuring evaluating impact must go beyond standard quantitative metrics to include participatory and inclusive approaches that capture contextual, relational, and systemic dimensions of educational transformation. Drawing from real-world examples and research insights, the panel will engage in critical conversations on redefining impact in collaborative research and action initiatives. Panelists will share strategies for embedding sustainability into the fabric of collaborative efforts to ensure sustained impact and growth long after projects conclude.
Key Discussion Points:
· Redefining Impact Beyond Traditional Metrics: Exploring how traditional assessment methods fail to capture systemic and long-term change and discussing alternative frameworks that reflect localized and community-driven educational transformations.
· Measuring Transformational Change: How can impact measurement account for shifts in pedagogical practices, teacher-student relationships, and policy environments?
· Sustaining Impact Through Participatory Approaches: Discussing challenges and solutions in embedding sustainability within education reforms, with a focus on co-design, equity, and inclusion.
· Overcoming Challenges in Cross-Cultural Contexts: Addressing the complexities of impact measurement across diverse educational landscapes and highlighting strategies for contextually relevant assessments.
Medium: English and International Sign Language
This discussion will highlight how measuring evaluating impact must go beyond standard quantitative metrics to include participatory and inclusive approaches that capture contextual, relational, and systemic dimensions of educational transformation. Drawing from real-world examples and research insights, the panel will engage in critical conversations on redefining impact in collaborative research and action initiatives. Panelists will share strategies for embedding sustainability into the fabric of collaborative efforts to ensure sustained impact and growth long after projects conclude.
Key Discussion Points:
· Redefining Impact Beyond Traditional Metrics: Exploring how traditional assessment methods fail to capture systemic and long-term change and discussing alternative frameworks that reflect localized and community-driven educational transformations.
· Measuring Transformational Change: How can impact measurement account for shifts in pedagogical practices, teacher-student relationships, and policy environments?
· Sustaining Impact Through Participatory Approaches: Discussing challenges and solutions in embedding sustainability within education reforms, with a focus on co-design, equity, and inclusion.
· Overcoming Challenges in Cross-Cultural Contexts: Addressing the complexities of impact measurement across diverse educational landscapes and highlighting strategies for contextually relevant assessments.
Medium: English and International Sign Language
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Sreehari Ravindranath | Dr. | Dr. Sreehari Ravindranath, Director, Research and Impact, Dream a Dream, India. He is a passionate researcher and educator with a mission to reimagine education in India. He specializes in social and emotional learning and well-being pedagogies, education in emergencies, and thriving in Adversity. |
| Shilpi Saini | Ms. | Shilpi Saini, Research Fellow - Research and Impact Team, Dream a Dream, India. Her research areas include SEL, collaborative networks, and role of adults in education. Shilpi holds a Master's in Educational Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. |
| Sneha Jha | Ms. | Ms. Sneha Jha, Senior Program Associate – National Partnerships, Dream a Dream. With 8+ years of experience in the development sector, Sneha has worked extensively across gender, child rights, and school education. |
| Mohit Kumar Singh | Mr. | Mr. Mohit Kumar Singh, State Lead – Systems Demonstration – Jharkhand, Dream a Dream, India. Mohit currently leads collaborative efforts with a consortium of partners to support the SEL initiative 'Project Sampoorna – Harsh Johar', promoting 'Whole Child Development' in Jharkhand schools. |
| Pankaj Sinha | Mr. | Mr. Pankaj is Program Lead – North Hub, Systems Demonstration at Dream a Dream. He has extensively worked in education: from implementing grassroots level innovations for young people to collaborating with government stakeholders on improving the quality of education. |
Moderators
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandra Krishna | Mr | Ravichandra Krishna is an Associate Manager at Dream a Dream with ten years of experience in the development sector. His work focuses on social-emotional learning, child well-being, and inclusive assessment practices. He brings a human-centered approach to research, rooted in empathy, listening, and co-creation. |