I found that the discussion on the different learning styles was interesting and that you should perform demonstrations before class in order to discuss them instead of during a lecture. 

The students need to have a sense of comfort about their ability to succeed in the course and about continued progress toward their career goals.

Planning and preparation are key ingredients for any successful activity regarding students and the classroom activities and goals/objectives.  We are currently in the midst of a major move from one location to our local airport for our school, RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.  So while this provides a major challenge, students, parents, administration and staff have pulled together for what is shaping up to be an exciting first year in our new space.  It is truly a community effort, and we believe great things are ahead of us.  Planning and preparation have carried us through thus far,… >>>

Knowing your audience(students) and engaging them at an appropriate level is key. Being prepared and professional in course content, appearance and on schedule facilitates engagement and sets expectation. 

Professional development plan will keep an instructor current, engaging, relevant and more effective in their role in delivering information and developing students. Create a respectful, encouraging environment and a professional rapport modeling a leadership style that instills confidence and inspires curiosity and passion.

I learned that the first class meeting is important for setting the tone for the entire course. It is a good opportunity to introduce myself, explain the course expectations clearly, and begin building a comfortable and respectful relationship with students.

I learned of the importance of trying to connect with multiple learning styles of students. It is easy to focus on the way you learn best sometimes and neglect others' learning styles.

I learned of the importance of setting expectations for the course as well as getting to know about the students to ease tensions of the first day. 

Introducing oneself matters because others can learn more about you and connect in one way or another. This connection can create a cohesive group.

Learning how to develop professionally, and personally, as an instructor has helped me manage classrooms better.  Now, with being in a school district full time, I also have learned how to deliver quality instruction to a classroom full of students for the school year.  There are many techniques, methods and habits to utilize effective and quality instruction, and the personal skills in building a rapport with the students that makes the difference in their learning helps them with retention of the material and gain better understanding of what they are learning  

I learned a syllabus is an agreement between student and instructor, which lays out expectations and outcomes.