Which of the following should not be considered while selecting a teaching…

Concept

A teaching method is selected by matching the learning process to learner characteristics, the nature of the subject matter, and the intended learning objectives.

Relevant criteria are factors that directly affect how learners understand and engage with the content; a family detail is not automatically a pedagogical criterion.

Application

Individual differences affect pace and support, students’ mental level affects the complexity of instruction, and the specific nature of the subject affects whether explanation, demonstration, discussion, or practice is suitable. Parental background, by itself, does not determine how the content should be taught.

Contrast

• Individual differences: these reveal variations in ability, interest, pace, and learning needs, so they matter when choosing a method.

• Mental level of the students: this determines the appropriate level of abstraction, language, and scaffolding.

• Specific nature of the subject: different content may require demonstration, discussion, experimentation, or guided practice.

Result

Therefore, parental background is the factor that need not be considered while selecting the teaching method.