Module Planner
Goal: turn a concept DAG into a teachable module sequence with clear objectives and outputs.
Inputs
- •
outline/concept_graph.yml
Outputs
- •
outline/module_plan.yml
Output schema (recommended)
- •
modules: ordered list of modules- •
id,title - •
objectives(3–6 measurable bullets) - •
concepts(node ids fromoutline/concept_graph.yml) - •
outputs(what the learner produces) - •
running_example_steps(optional but recommended)
- •
Workflow
- •Read
outline/concept_graph.ymland topologically sort concepts. - •Cluster concepts into modules (keep module scope coherent; avoid “misc”).
- •For each module:
- •write measurable objectives
- •define concrete outputs (code/artifact)
- •specify how the running example advances
- •Write
outline/module_plan.yml.
Definition of Done
- •
outline/module_plan.ymlexists and modules are ordered by prerequisites. - • Every module has objectives + outputs.
- • Every concept node from
outline/concept_graph.ymlis covered by at least one module.
Troubleshooting
Issue: modules are too many / too granular
Fix:
- •Merge adjacent modules with shared prerequisites; target ~5–12 modules for most tutorials.
Issue: objectives are not verifiable
Fix:
- •Rewrite objectives so
exercise-buildercan attach a concrete exercise for each module.