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Teach Like a Pro

Ginny and Nikki

LLI instructors vary widely in teaching experience. Some instructors have enjoyed teaching careers of 40 years or more. A surprising number have won prestigious teaching awards. For others, teaching is a rewarding “second act,” after careers spent in offices, laboratories, or studios. Teaching classes composed exclusively of older adults is often a new challenge for instructors in both categories. Browse the resources provided here for instructional strategies and advice suited to your own level of experience, interest, and need.