Know that students have different learning styles.  And, understand the importance of utilizing different styles in your lesson to keep students engaged in the learning process.

Students' first impression of instructors starts the minute they enter the class and continues throughout the first class meeting. That is why it is important to careful plan and prepare before meeting students. Because that first encounter can be one that helps the students understand what you expect and provides the instructor with the opportunity to establish themselves as an instructor.

Planning and preparation are key factors in setting the tone for your students and their learning.

The instructor should be identified as a Model, Manager and Motivator. They should always be seeking professional development and in the habit of being life long learners. 

I have always used questioning as a teaching technique. It helps me to understand what the students know and to elaborate more on the content.

Using different types of testing for different purposes being clear of unnecessary teaching methods. using critical thinking skills

Evaluating educational opportunities. assessing thinking, writing, communication, skills and problem solving.

Socratic method techniques are very constructive to allow students to think and to respond to questions in a strategic manner

Teaching in a variety of ways to best suit students in visual, auditory, and hands on as students learn in different ways.

Instructors must be aware of the various learning styles and try not to teach the students in their style of learning. At the beginning a learning assessment could be completed.