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 |
|---|---|
| Experimentation |
a method of testing the veracity of scientific theories that provide novel solutions to practical problems and provide clues to causal inference.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 060 s. 2020 |
| Extended Reality (XR) Technology |
refers to umbrella term for all the immersive technologies that "extend" an individual's experience of reality by blending the virtual and "real" worlds. Use of this technology in training and assessment offers several benefits which include creating an enhanced, immersive and interactive learning environment, and improved safety in training as XR technology can be used to simulate hazardous scenarios in a controlled environment with reduced actual risks.
Source: adopted from Forbes |
| Extension Programs |
refers to any program-related intervention focused on training and other related support services to people needing assistance, with the primary aim of building their capabilities for gainful and productive economic activities
Source: TESDA Circular No. 068, s. 2022 |
| Extension Services |
an educational opportunity provided by TVIs, to people who are not enrolled as regular students. Likewise, it is a program based on the research output/s of the TVIs being extended and applied to the community.
Source: Vocabulary.com as cited in Memorandum No. 132 s. 2020 |
| External Star Validator |
refers to a person who is experienced and knowledgeable in the management of technical vocational education and training and quality assurance with no affiliation to any TVI-applicants who will act as the third-party evaluator.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 099 s. 2019 |
| Externally Funded Undertaking |
refers to works undertaken by TESDA but funded by an external funding entity such as but not limited to domestic or foreign entities.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 023 s. 2021 |
| Face-to-Face (F2F) |
a delivery mode that is traditionally adopted where the knowledge content and skills components are both delivered at the classroom and workshop areas of the TVI.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 021, s. 2022 an instructor-led training in a traditional classroom setting. Source: TESDA Circular No. 104, s. 2020 |
| Face-to-Face (F2F) Orientation |
refers to the conduct of orientation where both TESDA personnel and applicant TVI are physically present in the TESDA Office
Source: OP on Program Registration, Rev. 01 |
| Facilitator |
a person who helps students/trainees learn by discovering things for themselves.
Source: UNESCO-UNEVOC |
| Facilities Utilization Plan |
a plan that includes a list of qualifications and the dates and times at which each shall materialize or be accomplished in a particular rea or shared space
Source: TESDA Circular No. 061, s. 2022 |
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