Learning Pathway
Learning Pathway
Introduction
A Learning Pathway is a specialized, coherent sequence of study within a broader curriculum. It might represent a specific certification track, a micro-credential, or a focused thematic route. Pathways help subdivide large programs into clearer, goal-oriented “tracks” for learners who want to focus on particular skills or outcomes.
Key highlights of a Learning Pathway include:
- Targeted Track: Focus on an area like “Marketing Specialization” or “Professional Certification.”
- Prerequisites: Optionally define which other pathways, courses, or modules a learner must complete first.
- Sequence: Order Pathways in a logical flow under a single curriculum.
- External Links: Can reference an activity definition system or Education Cloud for deep data integration.
Properties
| Property Name | Description |
|---|---|
| LearningCurriculumId | Points to the overarching curriculum under which this pathway sits. Ensures learners and instructors see the Pathway within the correct program context. |
| Type | Identifies the kind of Pathway, such as "General," "Credential," "Micro-credential," or "Personalized." This helps classify your Pathway’s purpose and scope within the curriculum. |
| Name | A short title to recognize the Pathway (e.g., “Marketing Specialization” or “Micro-credential: Advanced Data Analytics”). |
| Description | A more detailed explanation of what the Pathway includes. Outline key goals, expected learning outcomes, or the target audience. |
| Sequence | A numeric ordering field. If you have multiple specialized tracks under the same curriculum, sequence them so learners and staff can see a recommended or logical progression. |
| LearningActivityDefinitionId | A field that ties this Pathway to external activity-tracking or analytics systems. Useful when capturing engagement data or correlating it to learning objectives across your institution. |
| CreatedDate | The date/time automatically set when the Pathway is created. |
| ModifiedDate | The date/time automatically updated when changes are made to the Pathway. |
Example
Suppose within a “Business Administration” curriculum, you define a “Marketing Specialization” Pathway. You detail what marketing courses it includes, set Type to “Credential,” and add a thorough description about how it leads to advanced marketing roles. For external analytics, you might populate LearningActivityDefinitionId with a unique code recognized by your data platform.
Use Case
An educational institution wants to offer a specialized “Data Analytics Pathway” inside a broad “Information Systems Curriculum.” This Pathway includes its own set of advanced data courses, each requiring a fundamental course as a prerequisite. Learners who follow this track can earn a micro-credential, and the institution can easily track engagement using the Pathway’s unique activity definition reference.