Performance-based assessments are highly effective in that they let the students demonstrate what they know about how to handle a specific problem or situation. This form of assessment allows students the opportunity to actually perform and demonstrate different skill sets in the classroom. Performance-based assessments may include written responses, case studies, demonstrations, projects, portfolios, and presentations.

Objectives need to be clear, concise, and easily understood by students. Writing instructional objectives is part of the process of dividing the course into logical units, organized from the more general goals to the more specific objectives.

I like the sample lesson plan and giving the student a rationale behind what you are teaching that day.  I like relating it to everyday ways they will use it in their field.  And keeping them for future times you teach the class making notes as to what went well and what didn't for they next time you teach it is a great way to improve.

I like the idea of a pretest to assess what the students know already about the subject you are going to teach.  This way you can keep your students engaged.

I personally don't like the idea of extra credit because it encourages students to skip assignments they don't like, knowing that they can just make it up later.  Especially if all requirements and expectations are outlined in the syllabus, I don't see a valid reason for extra credit.

I think it's important to have an arsenal of various types of activities and assignments to allow for broader understanding and retention of information.  Doing the same types of activities over and over can affect a student's interest in the content and create boredom.  I used to hate it when a student comes into the classroom and says, "what are we doing today?".  I used to want to respond with "look at your syllabus" but I've realized that if they have to ask what we're doing, then I'm doing something right.  They may know what we're going to talk about… >>>

I think it's important for an instructor to be able to create their own resources and visuals for classes.  It gives the student a visual/audio/hands-on resource that is directly from the instructor and not just from a textbook.

Showing up on time and prepared with all materials and equipment is vital because it shows the students that you're engaged in their education and can motivate them to do better.

Make policies and stick to them. Students need expectations.

Change to Plan B when your lesson is not working out.