Læringsveje

Læringsveje, or learning paths, are structured sequences of learning activities and resources intended to guide a learner from an initial level of knowledge to the attainment of defined competencies or outcomes. They are used in formal education, higher education, workplace training, and informal learning settings to organize content, pacing, and assessment around specific goals.

A typical læringsvei maps required and optional modules, prerequisites, recommended readings or activities, milestones, and assessment points. Good design emphasizes backwards planning from desired outcomes, clear progression, and appropriate scaffolding to accommodate different starting points and paces. Learners may follow standardized paths or have personalized paths that adapt to prior knowledge, interests, and performance data. The paths may be delivered as curricula, modular courses, or dynamic sequences in digital platforms.

Implementation often involves learning management systems or learning experience platforms that track progress, provide feedback, and adjust the sequence based on performance. In schools and universities, læringsveje align with program curricula; in businesses, they structure onboarding, upskilling, and career tracks. They can be fixed or adaptive, with analytics used to improve content and outcomes while supporting accessibility and inclusion.

Benefits include greater clarity of requirements, efficient progression through material, and increased motivation through structured goals. Challenges include the effort required to design and maintain up-to-date paths, ensuring equity and access, and balancing standardization with personalization. Data privacy and platform dependence are additional considerations in digital implementations.

See also: learning management system, competency-based education, modular learning, adaptive learning.