Choose evidence-based instructional methods that accomplish the course goals, while taking into account institutional, student, and instructor variables that could influence the outcomes.2. Expect the unexpected. Think through alternate forms of instructional delivery and strategies to support students should a local, national, or global situation interfere with teaching and learning.3. Recognize or anticipate idiosyncratic introductory psychology teaching challenges and develop the course to specifically address these challenges.4. Use the decision tree provided at the end of this chapter to guide the choice of instructional methods for introductory psychology.