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learning path

A learning path is a planned sequence of courses or other learning activities that a learner follows step by step to reach a particular educational goal.

In plain English

It sets out learning activities in a fixed order, with each part leading toward a specific educational goal. The sequence is planned in advance and is meant to be followed one step at a time.

In context

Here, "learning path" labels the planned step-by-step sequence through the course content toward a particular educational goal.

Situation
Navigating learning platforms, modules, lessons, prerequisites, and progress
What it communicates
labels the ordered route through course content.

Meaning limits

The term itself identifies an ordered, goal-directed sequence, but it does not by itself specify the exact content or length of that sequence.

Examples

“Each trainee followed a learning path from kitchen safety lessons to supervised meal preparation, one stage at a time, toward basic cooking skills.”

Core meaning

“In the learning path, the grammar drills come before the speaking exercises.”

In context