Planning
Everything discussed in this course just backs up everyhting that we (instructors) are or should be doing anyway. It's good to know that we're doing it right.
Planning is "key" in mapping our course of operation. The difficulty is in following everything in the outline, but by staying close to it you can bring out the important issues necessary.
Yes, I agree that if we(instructors)do follow every step discussed in the course, we are doing it right. But flexibility is an essential component and should be ready by the side lines. As instructors we should be able to anticipate anything that may occur, and be prepared with options(plan B, plan C, etc...). As long as we follow the course outline and not deviate by leaving out important components of the course, we are doing it right. That is what planning is all about.