Development

The actions associated with the development phase of TDQAS are:

Develop the draft materials. Development is the logical follow-on to assessment, analysis, and design activities. Draft materials provide the opportunity for multiple sources of input to the training program materials, as well as serve as a checks and balances mechanism for minimizing errors.

Try out the draft materials as appropriate. This tests whether or not the training materials teach. Tryout of draft materials should not be bypassed. The process contributes significantly toward successful training programs and, ultimately, job performance. Studies have shown that even a limited number of tryout participants can identify 75-80% of the errors and shortcomings in the materials.

Revise and produce the materials. This is the logical conclusion of the development phase. The training and training support materials should now be effective, efficient, educationally sound, and ready for distribution.