James Coble

From what we have been doing so far, I have taken away that a strong advisory board is more than a compliance requirement, it's a key partner in connecting classroom learning to real-world careers.  I plan to apply this by engaging board members to ensure our curriculum aligns with industry needs, create work-based learning opportunities, generate community-focuses projects, and help students earn marketable certifications.  I see their expertise as essential for continuous program improvement and for showing students the value and relevance of what they're learning. 

This had me thinking about the importance of the lesson cycle.  I have always been one that likes to plan, run, and reflect.  That makes documenting plans with clear objectives, aligned standards, and structured procedures important...it affords you an opportunity identify and keep what works and iterate on those items that could have played out better. 

This unit has been affirming, reinforcing the importance of establishing a consistent routine in lesson planning.  It's good to be reminded of the value of assessing students' prior knowledge and organizing resources early, which makes instruction more focused, effective, and impactful.  It has always been my goal to be intentional about preparation so that the lessons I development build on what students already know.