I learned that our classes need to be set up not only to align with our compencies but with the industry standards aswell. We need to align our curriculum with all of our eductional partners teaching the same materials. This horizontal allignment will ensure we are meeting standards across the educational system.
Planning things out for alignment helps keep everyone on track for success and eliminates unnecessary tasks. I see the need for vertical alignment but like to see the synthesis of horizontal alignment throughout disciplines.
The most important part of a lesson is the plan, bringing that plan to life helps the students learn. Having the employable skills is important.
I appreciate the clarification between goals, objectives and outcomes; and the outline of teaching and assessing appropriate workplace skills: accountability, interpersonal skills, self-direction/self-management, technology etiquette, and personal/ethical behavior (so important). I'll pay more attention to the curriculum being aligned horizontally.
I agree that a plan is important. You do not need every minute planned out, but you need a plan on what your going to cover.
