What should be known in order to select the most appropriate educational techniques and methods?

Understanding the program's purpose and objectives is fundamental for selecting the most appropriate educational techniques and methods. The clarity of the program’s goals informs decisions about instructional strategies, content delivery, and assessment methods. When the objectives are well-defined, educators can choose techniques that best align with what they aim to achieve, whether it is skill development, knowledge enhancement, or behavioral change. This alignment ensures that the chosen methods are effective in meeting the desired outcomes and that participants receive the most relevant and practical education.

While factors like geographical location, past experiences, and program duration can influence the choice of educational methods, they do not provide the foundational guidance that the program's objectives do. Geographical location may affect logistical considerations, past experiences can inform engagement strategies, and duration might impact the depth of content delivered. However, without a clear understanding of the program's purpose, all other factors become less meaningful in the decision-making process for educational techniques.