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 |
|---|---|
| LEGISLATIVE PARTNER |
refers to the office of a Congressman or Senator which provides support and cooperation in the promotion and enhancement of TESD. Source: (TESDA Circular No. 27 s. 2016) |
| LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) |
a formal application filed by a TVET institution or a business establishment declaring its intention to offer TVET program.
Source: - |
| LEVEL DESCRIPTOR |
a general statement that summarizes the learning outcomes appropriate to a specific level in the PQF grouped in domains of learning. It describes what an individual should be able to know, perform, or demonstrate at a particular level. Source: (IRR of RA No. 10968) |
| LEVEL OF COMPETENCE |
a reference point that someone may have, or may not yet have, attained. Leve/s may be specific to an area or, often generic, in which case they are assessed for specific areas of ability. Source: (Memorandum No. 209, s. of 2020) (TESDA-OP-AS-01) |
| LIBRARY FEE |
refers to the fee intended for the use of and access to library services in aid of research and instruction. This fee shall not cover fines and penalties incurred by learner library users. This also includes license fees to cover large-scale reproduction of copyrighted materials which shall be paid to collective licensing organizations. Source: (TESDA Circular No. 60 s. 2018) |
| LIFE-CYCLE COST |
the total cost of an item throughout its life including initial, maintenance and support costs. Source: (TESDA Circular No. 59 s. 2017) |
| LIFELONG LEARNING |
refers to all learning activities whether formal, non-formal, or informal, undertaken throughout life, which result in improving knowledge, know-how, skills, competencies, and/or qualifications for personal, social, and/or professional reasons. Source: (Glossary – PHL AQRF Referencing Report 2019) |
| LIKELIHOOD |
chance of something happening; defined based on historical data or frequency over a given period of time. Source: (TESDA Circular No. 017 s. 2018) |
| LITERACY |
defined as the ability to read and write. Source: (PSA) |
| LITERACY RATE |
percentage of the population who can read and write and understand simple messages in any language or dialect. Source: (2006 Inter-Agency Committee on Education Statistics (IACES) |
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