It is fortunate that students will understand the importance of grading.  This is the only way we can know that students have grasped the content.  Be consistent in following your policies and procedures within the school and adhere to your own syllabus.  Create rubrics so students know how much effort it will take to earn an A vs. a B. Formative and Summative assessments are necessary for evaluation.

When planning your lecture you need to plan for extra time or less time for something when engaging in previous concept.  You as the leader needs to judge how to adjust.

When presenting a lecture and using media it should be short and to the point.  Using the 10/20/30 rule is a good way to stay on tract.  Make sure you make good choices of media, and you feel comfortable with it as a useful tool.

Part of teaching is being prepared.  Timing is everything.  From lecture to active learning exercises.  Students will have more respect for all the effort you put into their experience.

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Utilizing applications to help deliver better information to students.  Example Babble for learning a new language

or ATI https://www.atitesting.com/  nursing curriculum online that is in line with theory and clinical class.  

Kolb theory was concerned with the students internal learning process. https://www.verywellmind.com/experiential-learning-2795154

Both Transformative and Cooperative learning involve group dynamics and learning.  Delving into a subject matter deeper and with reflection is transformative however cooperative learning is geared to do an activity to learn.

Constructivist Learning is problem based learning. Not passive pedagogical learning.  

Innovation comes from taking a chance on something new in strategies in the delivery of information. The goal is to increase better understanding and improve student academic outcomes, while addressing real problems to promote equitable learning. 

Motivational teaching especially in career and technical education takes real world application and experience into the classroom and lab.  With an instructor who is positive and encouraging which develops a rapport the student inherently buys in.