Knowing as much as possible about a student's needs, preexisting knowledge, and interests is just as important as knowing the curriculum content. An effective teacher must possess content mastery in order to be able to link course content skills to show workplace relevance. In addition, teachers should adapt and develop instruction according to the needs of the learners and the topic at hand. Varying teaching methods and adapting them to the educational needs of students is an essential tool to have as a teacher.