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 |
|---|---|
| Learning Poverty |
the inability of children to read and understand age-appropriate text - specifically text found in stories and other similar publications, as opposed to simple words or phrases
Source: World Bank, 2021 as cited in TVET Brief No. 4, s. 2022 |
| Learning Resource Area | refers to the area that provides the learner with the knowledge requirements in the various modules responding to the competencies. It is also a place where projects can be planned and self-paced learning is based. This area has an array of learning materials in print or non-print for a multimedia environment Source: CBLM Plan Training Session, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 039, s.2024 |
| Learning Support Aide (LSA) |
a person who works together in collaboration with a teacher and contributes to the provision of learning opportunities that promote achievement and progression of the learner.
Source: (Section 3 (7; c) of the Department of Education Order No. 032, s. 2020 |
| Legislative Partner |
refers to the Office of a Congressman or Senator that provides support and cooperation in the promotion and enhancement of TVET.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 007 s. 2021 |
| 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 Alignment Matrix (LAM) |
a tool to ensure that the level of Qualification matched/aligned to the PQF and AQRF Level Descriptors.
Source: Philippine AQRF Referencing Report |
| 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. Level(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 |
| Levy-and-Grant System |
refers to a legal contribution from participating employers who would-be beneficiaries of a program (often a percentage of the payroll) which is subsequently turned over or rebated to enterprises offering employee training programs.
Source: RA No. 7796, TESDA Law |
| 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 |
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