Reviews and improves existing course curricula with gap analysis, modern content updates, and engagement optimization.
Use this skill when you need to:
DO NOT use this skill for creating a new course from scratch or reviewing non-educational content. This is for improving existing curricula.
A CURRICULUM REVIEW IS NOT ABOUT ADDING MORE — IT IS ABOUT IDENTIFYING WHAT IS MISSING, WHAT IS OUTDATED, AND WHAT IS KILLING ENGAGEMENT, THEN MAKING SURGICAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT RAISE COMPLETION RATES AND OUTCOMES.
| Input | What to Ask |
|---|
| Default |
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| Course to review | "Share your current course outline, syllabus, or curriculum document." | No default — must be provided |
| Original goals | "What outcomes was this course designed to deliver?" | No default — must be provided |
| Known problems | "What feedback have you received? Where do students drop off?" | None — will assess from structure |
| Audience changes | "Has your target audience shifted since the course was created?" | Same audience |
| Completion data | "What is your current completion rate? Which modules have the lowest engagement?" | Unknown — will estimate from structure |
GATE: Confirm the brief and receive the existing curriculum before proceeding.
Analyze the existing curriculum across five dimensions.
## 1. Content Relevance Audit
- Which topics are still current and accurate?
- Which examples or case studies are outdated?
- What industry changes require updated content?
- Score: [1-10]
## 2. Gap Analysis
- What essential topics are missing?
- Where do students need more depth?
- What prerequisites are assumed but not taught?
- Score: [1-10]
## 3. Engagement Assessment
- Where are the longest stretches without interaction?
- Which modules lack exercises or application?
- Where is the content dense without variety?
- Score: [1-10]
## 4. Structure and Flow
- Does the sequence build logically?
- Are there difficulty spikes that could cause drops?
- Is the pacing consistent across modules?
- Score: [1-10]
## 5. Outcome Alignment
- Does each module connect to the stated course outcome?
- Are there modules that do not serve the final goal?
- Is the final outcome achievable given what is taught?
- Score: [1-10]
GATE: Present the audit findings and wait for the user to prioritize improvements.
Create a prioritized improvement plan.
Critical (do now):
Important (do soon):
Nice to have (do later):
For each recommendation:
## Recommendation: [Title]
**Priority:** Critical / Important / Nice to have
**Current state:** [What exists now]
**Problem:** [Why it needs to change]
**Recommended change:** [Specific action]
**Estimated effort:** [Low / Medium / High]
**Impact on completion:** [Low / Medium / High]
Provide a revised outline showing all changes:
## Phase 1 (This week): Critical fixes
- [ ] [Specific action]
## Phase 2 (This month): Important improvements
- [ ] [Specific action]
## Phase 3 (This quarter): Enhancements
- [ ] [Specific action]
Recommend a quarterly content freshness check:
Audit finding: 40% of examples reference platforms or features that no longer exist.
Recommendation: Replace 12 case studies with current examples. Priority: Critical.
Estimated effort: Medium (8-10 hours of content updates).
Audit finding: Module 4 has a 60% drop-off rate. Content jumps from basic to advanced with no bridge.
Recommendation: Add an intermediate exercise module between 3 and 4. Priority: Critical.
Estimated effort: High (new module creation, 15-20 hours).