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make.wordpress.org 🔗 **Source:** [make.wordpress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/) > [!note]+ Document Notes > tags: [wordpress-training, learning-pathways, education-strategy] > author: Courtney Robertson > source: Make WordPress Training > reference: https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/ > date created: 2024-12-23 10:30 > > # 🏷️ Title: Proposal: Creating Learning Pathways for Learn WordPress >  ## 🧰 Action Inbox - [H1] Develop baseline audience personas with competency levels — WordPress Training Team #wordpress-education - [H2] Create structured learning sequences from beginner to expert — Content creation strategy #curriculum-design - [H3] Establish partnerships with hiring managers and educational institutions — Community outreach #ecosystem-partnerships ## 🧭 Table of Contents - [📝 Summary](#-summary) - [📖 Main Content](#-main-content) - [🗒️ Notes](#️-notes) - [📚 References](#-references) - [🗣️ Paraphrase](#️-paraphrase) - [📰 Newsletter](#-newsletter) - [✅ Action Items](#-action-items) - [🧪 Hypotheses](#-hypotheses) - [📊 Methodology](#-methodology) - [❓ Questions](#-questions) - [🔮 Future Research](#-future-research) - [💡 Implications](#-implications) - [🧠 Learning Styles Assessment](#-learning-styles-assessment) - [📊 Accessibility Assessment](#-accessibility-assessment) - [🌍 DEIB Assessment](#-deib-assessment) - [✅ Logical Validity](#-logical-validity) - [🛡️ DARVO Analysis](#-darvo-analysis) - [🎯 Conclusion](#-conclusion) ### 🔗 References - [Make WordPress Training](https://make.wordpress.org/training/) - [Learn WordPress](https://learn.wordpress.org/) ## 📝 Summary - WordPress Training Team proposes structured learning pathways for Learn WordPress platform - Addresses content fragmentation and provides guided progression from beginner to expert levels - Shifts strategy from WordPress release-driven content to learner-journey-focused curriculum - Community stakeholders include learners, content creators, hiring managers, and educational institutions - Risk of increased complexity balanced by improved learning outcomes and reduced maintenance overhead - Bottom line: Systematic approach to WordPress education that serves diverse learning needs while reducing duplication ## 📖 Main Content The WordPress Training Team proposes implementing structured learning pathways on Learn WordPress to address current challenges with content organization and learner guidance. Learning pathways are sequential educational experiences designed to build specific competencies progressively. The current approach focuses on creating content around WordPress releases, leading to fragmentation and overlap with Documentation team efforts. The proposed shift toward learner-centered pathways would provide clear progression routes while reducing maintenance overhead through strategic content curation. Key benefits include increased engagement through clear roadmaps, personalized learning experiences, improved knowledge retention through structured progression, and better collaboration opportunities. The approach also supports sustainability by focusing on curated rather than duplicated content. Implementation involves establishing baseline audiences, charting beginner-to-expert journeys for each persona, and defining core competencies for progression levels. The team plans to collaborate with hiring managers, educational institutions, and industry organizations to ensure pathways meet real-world needs. Community feedback has been positive, with support for cohort learning models, API integration for progress tracking, and alignment with certification goals. The proposal received approval from WordPress Training, Marketing, and Polyglots teams. ## 🗒️ Notes #### ⏱️ [00:00](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#main) — [H1] Learning Pathways Definition and Benefits - Key idea: Structured sequence of educational experiences designed for specific skill acquisition - Evidence: "Learning pathways provide a clear roadmap for learners, which can help to keep them engaged and motivated" #### ⏱️ [00:01](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#benefits) — [H2] Current Content Strategy Limitations - Key idea: Release-focused approach creates overlap with Documentation team and lacks learner focus - Evidence: "By unifying a learner-based strategy around curated content will make Learn.WordPress.org more sustainable and reduce maintenance overload" #### ⏱️ [00:02](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#implementation) — [H3] Implementation Strategy - Key idea: Establish baseline audiences and chart competency progression levels - Evidence: "As a Beginner-level WordPress Frontend Developer, what is the content you need to master to move on to Intermediate competency?" #### ⏱️ [00:03](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#partnerships) — [H2] Ecosystem Partnerships - Key idea: Collaborate with hiring managers, educational institutions, and industry organizations - Evidence: "partnering with educational institutions to that offer WordPress courses or collaborating with industry organizations to create certification programs" #### ⏱️ [00:04](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-372641) — [H3] Release-Based vs Pathway-Based Content Prioritization - Key idea: Shift from tracking content creation by WordPress releases to learning pathway priorities - Evidence: "switching our priority from 'tracking content creation by WordPress release' to 'tracking by learning pathway' makes more sense for an educational platform" #### ⏱️ [00:05](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-372677) — [H2] Personalization Through Progressive Suggestions - Key idea: Recommend next pathway content based on completed modules - Evidence: "a user may have already completed the theme dev portion and learned the WP template hierarchy. The next suggestion on home page load or at the end of a course might include plugin dev next" #### ⏱️ [00:06](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-372866) — [H3] Cohort Learning Model - Key idea: Small groups learning together with mentor support - Evidence: "small cohorts to learn together with the help of a mentor/tutor who could help them on their pathway" #### ⏱️ [00:07](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-373093) — [H2] Multi-Format Accessibility Requirements - Key idea: Provide content in multiple formats for diverse learning needs - Evidence: "providing multiple formats for the content, such as video, audio, and text, and ensuring that the content is presented in a clear and understandable manner" #### ⏱️ [00:08](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-373256) — [H3] API Integration for Progress Tracking - Key idea: Skills mapping to learning resources with automated progress suggestions - Evidence: "Learners can track their completed modules and receive suggestions based on their personal progress via automatically comparing the mapped skills" #### ⏱️ [00:09](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-373530) — [H2] Learner Experience Pain Points - Key idea: Current content lacks clear progression, requiring backtracking - Evidence: "had to backtrack part way through a course twice to complete an earlier one that was recommended once I'd already started" #### ⏱️ [00:10](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-373665) — [H3] Industry Reference Models - Key idea: Microsoft Learn, Linux Foundation, and Salesforce Trailhead as implementation examples - Evidence: "Microsoft Learn has a page where you can search 'Learning Paths'" #### ⏱️ [00:11](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-373692) — [H2] Inclusive Language and Approach - Key idea: "Learning Pathways" terminology reduces educational system barriers - Evidence: "sounds gentle compared to other words such as 'training', 'courses' and similar words that can sound more formal" #### ⏱️ [00:12](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/04/05/proposal-creating-learning-pathways-for-learn-wordpress/#comment-373736) — [H1] Official Approval and Next Steps - Key idea: Proposal approved by Training, Marketing, and Polyglots teams with GitHub tracking - Evidence: "WordPress Training Team, Marketing, and Polyglots have reviewed this proposal with no objections" ## 📚 References - [GitHub Issue #1577](https://github.com/WordPress/Learn/issues/1577) - [Microsoft Learn Training Paths](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/browse/) - [Linux Foundation Training](https://training.linuxfoundation.org) - [Salesforce Trailhead](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/) ## 🗣️ Paraphrase - WordPress education currently lacks structured progression, creating learner confusion and content overlap between teams - Proposed learning pathways would provide clear skill-building sequences from beginner to expert levels across different WordPress roles - Implementation requires audience analysis, competency mapping, and ecosystem partnerships to ensure real-world relevance ## 📰 Newsletter The WordPress Training Team has approved an exciting new initiative: Learning Pathways for Learn WordPress! This strategic shift moves from release-driven content creation to learner-centered educational experiences. **What's New**: Instead of focusing primarily on new WordPress features, the team will create structured sequences that guide learners from beginner to expert levels in specific areas like theme development, plugin creation, and open source contribution. **Why It Matters**: Current learners often struggle with fragmented content and unclear progression paths. Learning pathways provide clear roadmaps while reducing content duplication between teams. **What's Next**: The team is developing baseline audience personas, mapping competency levels, and establishing partnerships with educational institutions and hiring managers to ensure pathways meet real-world needs. **Get Involved**: Content creators and community members can contribute to pathway development through the WordPress Training Team's GitHub project boards and weekly meetings. Resources: [Learn WordPress](https://learn.wordpress.org/), [Make WordPress Training](https://make.wordpress.org/training/), [GitHub Project Tracking](https://github.com/WordPress/Learn/issues/1577) ## ✅ Action Items #### WordPress - Core: Develop API endpoints for progress tracking and personalized recommendations - Training: Create baseline audience personas with beginner-intermediate-expert competency levels, establish content creation priorities based on learning pathways rather than release cycles - Documentation: Coordinate with Training team to reduce content overlap and define complementary responsibilities - Community: Support cohort learning initiatives and mentor matching programs - Polyglots: Ensure learning pathways content is translation-ready with clear localization priorities - Marketing: Develop messaging strategy for learning pathways launch and ecosystem partnerships #### Community - Contributors: Participate in pathway content review and validation processes - Maintainers: Provide input on developer-focused pathway requirements and real-world competency needs - Ecosystem: Establish partnerships between educational institutions, hiring managers, and WordPress training initiatives #### DevRel - Developer experience: Create clear onboarding pathways for new WordPress developers with skill assessments - Education: Design cohort learning programs with mentor support and peer collaboration opportunities - Community management: Facilitate feedback collection from learners and pathway iteration based on outcomes ## 🧪 Hypotheses - Structured learning pathways will improve learner retention and completion rates compared to fragmented content - Learner-centered content strategy will reduce maintenance overhead while increasing educational impact - Partnership with hiring managers will improve job-readiness of pathway graduates - API integration for progress tracking will increase engagement through personalized recommendations ### 📊 Methodology - A/B test pathway-based vs traditional content organization for completion rates - Survey learners before and after pathway implementation for satisfaction and competency gains - Track content creation efficiency and maintenance requirements between release-focused and pathway-focused approaches ### ❓ Questions - How will pathway content stay current with rapid WordPress development cycles? - What assessment methods will validate competency progression between pathway levels? - How can the initiative scale globally while maintaining quality and cultural relevance? ### 🔮 Future Research - Integration possibilities with existing WordPress certification programs - Automated competency assessment tools for skill validation - Cross-team collaboration models for sustainable content maintenance ### 💡 Implications - Practice: Shifts Training Team from reactive release content to proactive learner journey design - Policy: Requires coordination agreements between Training, Documentation, and other WordPress teams - Education: Establishes structured curriculum foundation for future WordPress certification programs - Funding: May require investment in API development and partnership program management ### 🧠 Learning Styles Assessment Reading level estimate: 12th grade (technical education content with clear explanations) #### 👀 Visual learners - Present: Pathway progression diagrams implied but not shown - Improve: Visual competency maps, skill trees, progress indicators #### 🔊 Aural learners - Present: Meeting discussions and community feedback sessions - Improve: Podcast episodes explaining pathway benefits and implementation #### 🗣️ Verbal learners - Present: Clear definitions of learning pathways and competency levels - Improve: Case studies and learner success stories #### 🧩 Kinesthetic learners - Present: Hands-on course content within pathways - Improve: Interactive skill assessments and practical projects #### 🧠 Logical learners - Present: Structured progression from beginner to expert with clear rationale - Improve: Competency matrices and objective skill measurements #### 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social learners - Present: Cohort learning proposals and mentor support - Improve: Peer review systems and collaborative pathway completion #### 🧘‍♀️ Solitary learners - Present: Self-paced pathway progression - Improve: Individual reflection prompts and self-assessment tools #### 🌿 Naturalistic learners - Present: Open source ecosystem connections - Improve: WordPress community contribution pathways ### 📊 Accessibility Assessment #### Screen reader semantics - Present: Standard blog post structure with headings - Improve: ARIA landmarks for pathway navigation, descriptive link text for references #### Keyboard navigation - Present: Basic web navigation - Improve: Skip links for pathway sections, logical tab order for interactive elements #### Contrast and readability - Present: Standard WordPress.org styling - Improve: Ensure pathway progress indicators meet contrast requirements #### Text resizing and reflow - Present: Responsive WordPress.org design - Improve: Test pathway visualization components at 200% zoom #### Media and captions - Present: Text-based proposal - Improve: Provide captions for future pathway video content, audio descriptions for visual elements #### Forms and interactions - Present: Comment system accessibility - Improve: Accessible progress tracking interfaces and skill assessment tools ### 🌍 DEIB Assessment #### Cultural breadth - Present: Global WordPress community perspective - Improve: Culturally relevant examples and region-specific pathway variations #### Inclusive language - Present: "Learning Pathways" chosen for gentle, non-threatening tone - Improve: Avoid educational system assumptions, define technical terms clearly #### Neurodiversity support - Present: Multiple content formats proposed (video, audio, text) - Improve: Clear pathway structure with consistent navigation patterns #### Representation - Present: Diverse contributor perspectives in comments - Improve: Ensure pathway examples represent varied identities and use cases #### Psychological safety - Present: Collaborative, feedback-driven development approach - Improve: Clear expectations for pathway difficulty and time commitments ### ✅ Logical Validity #### Strong reasoning - Deductive strength: Clear benefits derived from learning pathway principles - Inductive strength: Evidence from community feedback and similar platforms - Causal reasoning: Links between structured pathways and improved learning outcomes - Analogical strength: References to Microsoft Learn and Salesforce Trailhead success #### Fallacies - None detected: Proposal uses evidence-based reasoning with community validation #### Tone of voice - Overall tone: Collaborative and solution-focused, with acknowledgment of current limitations and clear vision for improvement ### 🛡️ DARVO Analysis - Deny: No denial patterns detected - Attack: No attacking language toward current systems or stakeholders - Reverse victim/offender: No victim/offender dynamics present - Emotional cues and rhetoric: Professional