This glossary of terms intends to provide the TESDA key players, partners, and stakeholders an online and updated TVET information, concepts, to bring common understanding and clarification on the use of TESDA terminologies.



CONCEPT/TERM DEFINITION
Consequence
an outcome of an event affecting objectives (e.g. per GAA and OPCR) and compliance to legal requirements and set standards (e.g. per Citizen Charter).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 133 s. 2019
Consumables
refer to the supplies and materials needed by the learners to practice the skills required of a training activity.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 60, s. 2018
Contact Center ng Bayan
it is created by the Civil Service Commission. It is a feedback mechanism designated as the government's main helpdesk where citizens can request information and assistance on government frontline service procedures and report commendations, appreciations, complaints, and feedback.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 123 s. 2020
Containment Policy
refers to the limitation to implement scholarship programs within the specified region based on the approved QM.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 024 s. 2021
Content Complexity
relates to the cognitive demands inferred from the language of content standards. In essence, it considers factors such as prior knowledge, processing of concepts and skills, sophistication, number of parts, and application of content structure required to meet an expectation or to attain an outcome
Source: www.cpalms, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 090, s. 2021
Content Management
refers to the set of processes and technologies that supports the collection, managing, and publishing of information in any form or medium.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 019 s. 2021
Context
the internal and external issues to be taken into account when managing risk.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 133 s. 2019
Contextual Learning Matrix
a document containing detailed information pertaining to a particular trade which can be used for training purposes. It analyzes curriculum concepts of technology, science, math, communication, environmental issues, and STEM with integration of 21st Century Skills
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Contingent Worker
do not have an implicit or explicit contract for employment, or do not have an employer-employee relationship. These workers are also called independent contractors, freelancers, or self-employed workers.
Source: Baruch College of the City University of New York
Continuing Learning (or Lifelong Learning)
is the process in which different craftsmen and adults take part to acquire and / or learn new awareness, knowledge, skills or attitude competencies throughout life via all organized, systematic education, training, work and general life experiences in order to improve their opportunities for advancement and promotion. Continuing Learning or Lifelong Learning programs are educational programs usually offered to adults as part-time or short courses in professional fields, personal, academic or occupational subject areas to update and improve occupational skills.
Source: Wahba 2013


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