The teacher is a role model.  What we show will often be more important than what we know.  I thought integrity would be #1.  If you have integrity then you should be a team player, dependable, have a positive attitude, etc.  Since 55% of communication is nonverbal, we need to be aware of our nonverbal cues.  We are the starting point to professionalism .  We must model what constitutes a good professional.  

Continue to learn new things and have more hands on training would really help.

Teamwork is always  important i always make sure my students work in teams,when they get out in the Aviation work force they will be on team builder teams.

Soft skills are essential in today’s workplace because they enable individuals to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, adapt to change, and resolve conflicts professionally. Unlike technical skills, soft skills such as emotional intelligence, active listening, and problem-solving enhance how people interact and build relationships, making teams more cohesive and productive. In a fast-paced and diverse work environment, strong soft skills are often what differentiate good professionals from great ones.

The use of computers is mandatory in this day and age however, you can always improve on your skills whether it be organizational or being able to troubleshoot common computer problems all will help you save time and be more successful in the future. 

Lifelong learning in crucial to becoming a good instructor, always wanting to learn new things and being able to reflect on weak parts of yourself are key parts to becoming better and better each day. 

Never forget the importance of non-verbal communication. Students will always pick up on the ques and could reflect badly on the instructor if they are presenting the wrong ques.

A good refresher on the importance of positive correction to make sure you do not deter the student from participating in the class.

Critical thinking is a skill that will show the students effective ways to trouble shoot systems and then come with logical ways to find a solution. Once taught this skill will stay with students forever.

The world is changing faster than traditional education can keep up. AI will start to do all the hard skill jobs, but is not very adaptable to soft skills. This is even more true now that we have transitioned from a relational world to a transactional one. Educators will have an ever-increasing duty to help enhance the soft skills of their students.   This will become even more challenging, as many courses are now offered in an online format.   The challenge will be to enhance skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving, time management, and communication skills.