pathwayscurricula
Pathways curricula refer to a curricular design approach that organizes instruction into defined learning pathways or sequences. These pathways are designed to guide students through coherent sets of courses, competencies, and experiences aligned with particular futures, such as college majors, career fields, or skill areas. The aim is to provide clarity on progression and to support personalized planning while maintaining alignment with state or national standards.
A pathway maps a sequence of courses, core competencies, and performance assessments; it integrates cross-cutting skills
Implementation involves stakeholder collaboration among administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and community partners; alignment with standards; professional
Supporters argue that pathways improve motivation, provide clearer routes to postsecondary success, and help align curricula
Related concepts include career and technical education pathways, curriculum mapping, competency-based education, and modular or flexible