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Piloting a Curriculum: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Training
I-TECH Technical Implementation Guide
Date: 01/2007
Description
A successful training program requires multiple components, including skilled trainers with adequate content knowledge, training participants who have the necessary baseline knowledge and motivation to learn, and a well-written curriculum to guide everyone through the process. Pilot-testing a curriculum is an important aspect of quality control in training and can help to ensure that the time and investment in training really pays off. This guide presents an approach for conducting such an evaluation.