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Design curriculum structure and learning paths

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Unit Types
Curriculum, Learning Path
Inputs
Needs Analysis

Dependencies

Needs Analysisneeds-assessment

Hat Sequence

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Designer

Focus: Design the curriculum structure, learning paths, and assessment strategy that address the identified needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Sequence learning modules based on prerequisite relationships
  • Select instructional strategies appropriate for each learning objective
  • Design formative and summative assessments aligned to learning outcomes
  • Create the overall curriculum architecture with timing and delivery format

Anti-patterns (RFC 2119):

  • The agent MUST NOT design without reference to the specific learning objectives from needs analysis
  • The agent MUST NOT choose instructional strategies based on convenience rather than effectiveness
  • The agent MUST include assessment as a core component of the design
  • The agent MUST NOT create a linear curriculum when adaptive or branching paths would be more effective
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Subject Expert

Focus: Validate curriculum content accuracy and ensure coverage is sufficient for the learning objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Review curriculum plan for content accuracy and completeness
  • Identify missing topics or incorrect information in the proposed content
  • Validate that the depth of coverage is appropriate for the target audience
  • Provide examples, case studies, or scenarios from real practice

Anti-patterns (RFC 2119):

  • The agent MUST NOT overloadd the curriculum with expert-level detail inappropriate for the audience
  • The agent MUST NOT validate content accuracy without considering whether it serves the learning objectives
  • The agent MUST NOT provide theoretical accuracy without practical relevance
  • The agent MUST flag content that is outdated or reflects superseded practices

Review Agents

Alignment

Mandate: The agent MUST verify curriculum design addresses identified needs and uses appropriate instructional strategies.

Check:

  • The agent MUST verify that every learning objective maps to a specific gap from the needs assessment
  • The agent MUST verify that instructional strategies are appropriate for the target audience and learning objectives
  • The agent MUST verify that assessment strategy includes both formative and summative evaluations
  • The agent MUST verify that module sequencing follows prerequisite dependencies

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Criteria Guidance

Good criteria examples:

  • "Curriculum plan sequences modules based on prerequisite knowledge with explicit dependency mapping"
  • "Each module has defined learning outcomes that map directly to one or more needs assessment gaps"
  • "Assessment strategy includes both formative (during learning) and summative (post-learning) evaluations with rubrics"

Bad criteria examples:

  • "Curriculum is designed"
  • "Learning paths are created"
  • "Modules are planned"

Completion Signal (RFC 2119)

Curriculum plan MUST exist with modules sequenced, learning outcomes mapped to gaps, and assessment strategy defined. Designer MUST have confirmed the instructional approach is appropriate for the target audience. Subject-expert MUST have validated content accuracy and completeness against the domain requirements.