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We are there to provide the opportunity to acquire the skills, competencies, and work habits needed for a successful career. Treating the classroom/laboratory as a simulated work site where students adhere to the "real world" requirements will help them acquire the discipline needed for positive career growth. In addition, the students will see that not only must they acquire technical skill sets, but they must also have social or "soft" skills to be successful in their chosen field. You are using their intrinsic needs as a learning pathway.

Practicing your lecture techniques and review lab work after class is important to building rapport with your students. 

Using tools like an ice breaker and name cards is a good way to associate with your students and themselves. 

The basic steps are to review the course material, classroom, and lab. Write a draft of a curriculum, course outline, lesson plans which should include goals, objectives, and syllabus. Review your draft with your mentor and then finalize your content for your students. 

I've learned that a successful instructor has a professional development plan to improve their teaching skill set.