The key to grading is being Fair, Consistent and Timely. It is important to balance the weight of each type of assessment for student to perceive its value.  This is especially true when using points, where choosing an appropriate scale is critical. Be thoughtful on how exam retakes and extra credit are counted. Lastly, when grading participation consider incorporating reflection.

You never really know how a lesson will progress until your presenting it, especially if the students are new to an instructor. So

• Be prepared
• Check in with students
• Get to know students and know reasons why when something happens
• Be Flexible
• Reflect, take notes for next lesson and when you present same lesson again

One should match different delivery methods depending on content and/or goals for the instruction.  Furthermore, there are basic guidelines to increase the effectiveness of various delivery methods that one should know,

Understand yourself, teaching styles and what is respectful good sound proven teaching pedagogy and why.