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table of contents

A table of contents is a list of the chapters, sections, or other main parts of a book or document that shows where each part begins so that you can find it easily.

In plain English

It is an organized list of the main parts of a book or document. It shows where each chapter, section, or similar part starts, so those parts are easy to find.

In context

Here, "table of contents" names the list of the course's main modules, lessons, and sections and where each one begins, so they can be found easily.

Situation
Navigating learning platforms, modules, lessons, prerequisites, and progress
What it communicates
names the sidebar list of modules, lessons, and sections.

Meaning limits

The term itself does not say how much detail the list includes or exactly how the starting points are presented.

Examples

“Before opening the chapter on storms, he checked the table of contents and turned straight to page 63.”

Core meaning

“After adding a new lesson on fractions, the tutor inserted it into the table of contents between Module 2 and the final review.”

In context