Thorough preparation precedes teaching in the California College Educational System. Every lesson is researched, structured, and described in terms of clearly stated objectives (points). Before implementation, each lesson must meet the following criteria:
• It is complete: it includes all the ‹points› to be taught and the skills to be developed.
• It is detailed: each objective is precise and measurable.
• It is paced: progress is charted against a timeline.
• It dovetails with that of the following stage, ensuring that nothing essential to further learning is omitted and enabling a smooth and successful transition from one year to the next.