Planning for Success

Benjamin Franklin once said - “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This quote has not been more applicable to my life than right now. Throughout this semester preparing units and lessons for next semester is key to success. I had recently prepared a unit of instruction based on the fuel system for my Small Gas Engines course. Throughout the planning, I had minor difficulties figuring out what was the right order to teach the system. However, my cohort and fellow mentors helped me frame a good unit.

My goal is to educate students on the fuel system concepts and troubleshooting the system. Throughout the unit the students would be working with carburetors to get hands-on experience with device that controls the fuel system. The students will be learning the different parts of the carburetor and their function. To apply the knowledge, the students will be troubleshooting issues that could arise in the system. 

The feedback I had received from my peers and mentors related to my objectives and how to make them clearer. I had suggestions of making the unit longer to ensure that I can fit all the material into the unit. My plan is to write clearer objectives to the best of my ability. I will also take into consideration making my unit longer in order to fit the content better.

I am glad that I have peers and mentors that are willing to donate their time to help me plan for success in the next semester!