The most important fundamental to teaching or learning any subject is to understand the phrases "show, not tell" and "don't give a student a fish, but teach him/her how to fish." Every student must reach the correct answer by his or her own thinking, courage, and confidence, and this must be supported through demonstration and guidance, not pure lecture. Not only will this equip you to be more adaptable in all sorts of situations, but it builds up that much more important skill: confidence. My role as a teacher is simply to guide you on the correct path and make sure that it is clear and straightforward. I leave the learning to you.