Principle of Appropriate Knowledge
Overview
Evidence
Design Implications
Challenges
1. Determining the appropriate level of knowledge: One challenge of the principle of appropriate knowledge is determining the appropriate level of knowledge for a given audience. This can be difficult as the knowledge and understanding of each independent individual can vary widely.
and what may be appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another.
2. Account for individual differences: Another challenge of the principle of appropriate knowledge is accounting for individual differences in learning and retention. People have different learning styles and preferences, and what may work for one person may not work for another.
3. Staying current: Another challenge of the principle of appropriate knowledge is staying current with changes in knowledge and understanding. As people's knowledge and understanding change over time, what may have been appropriate at one point may no longer be appropriate at a later point.