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