inlärningsgång

Inlärningsgång, or "learning path" in Swedish, is a pedagogical concept describing a planned, sequenced route of learning experiences. The aim is to build knowledge, skills and competences through a coherent progression that may span several lessons, units, or even subjects. A typical inlärningsgång includes clearly stated goals, a logical sequence of activities, opportunities for practice, and defined moments for feedback and assessment. The concept is used in formal education and in informal settings such as museums or outdoor education where learners move through staged tasks.

Design and implementation: It is usually developed by teachers or curriculum teams to align with overarching standards. The path maps prerequisites and progression, includes differentiation, and specifies criteria for evaluating each stage. The approach emphasizes scaffolding, explicit instruction, and formative feedback to support gradual mastery and growing independence.

Applications and benefits: In classrooms, inlärningsgång helps create coherence across lessons and makes expectations visible for students and guardians. In informal learning contexts, a learning trail guides visitors through a sequence of stations or activities. Benefits include clearer progression, easier planning and monitoring, and improved accessibility for diverse learners.

Challenges: Designing and maintaining an inlärningsgång requires planning time and collaboration. If over-formalized, it risks constraining responsiveness to learners' needs. Effective use depends on regular review, alignment with standards, and use of assessment data to adjust the path.

See also: learning pathway, curriculum mapping, scaffolding, universal design for learning. Etymology: from Swedish inlärning ("learning") and gång ("path").