Choosing the Right Subject Matter for the Audience

The participants in your financial education class will have varied backgrounds, education levels, incomes, interests, and talents, and they will be seeking different information that pertains to their individual situations.

During the first session, ask your participants to write down the topics they are most interested in learning. Or, spend some time talking with them to see what they find most relevant. You may see some common trends in the answers. If that’s the case, you can spend more time on those areas, while still teaching a well-rounded curriculum of financial education basics.

If you see that your students are interested in a wide range of topics, follow the curriculum you’re teaching and keep attuned to see if any common issues arise later.