An instructor is unusually youthful in appearance. When teaching groups of older learners, this instructor has noticed that they are frequently reluctant to accept the instructor’s
competence to teach them. The instructor has just received a teaching assignment for a group that will be primarily made up of learners 15 to 20 years older. In this situation, what should be the instructor’s first instructional priority?

A.
Demonstrate acceptable personal conduct.

B.
Demonstrate content expertise.

C.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to learner needs and interests.

D.
Demonstrate effective questioning techniques.