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
Module refers to a component of the competency-based curriculum stating the specific learning outcomes, appropriate learning materials and method, and assessment criteria. It serves as a basis for training an individual to gain a unit or units of competencies towards achieving qualification for a job or occupation.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 090, s. 2021


Module of Instruction refers to a self-contained instruction material that includes one or more units of competency with learning outcomes, appropriate learning materials and methods, and associated criterion-referenced measures with valid institutional assessment and method.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 33 s. 2017


Monitored Programs skills training programs that have TVET component conducted by other National Government Agencies and other skills training which have to be reported to TESDA.

Source: Memorandum No. 345, s. 2020


Monitoring a continual checking or determining the status of action or activity.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 017 s. 2018


Monthly Report a report on the summary of monthly administrative and operational activities of the ROPOTI such as scholarship programs implemented, compliance to the directives of the President, special projects implemented, advocacy efforts, financial accomplishments of the region (disbursement and obligation rate), partnership and linkages effort, scholarship implemented by the TVIs, and the like. This report shall be submitted every 2nd day of the month with the corresponding assessment and analysis. The Process Owners must likewise submit a monthly report to TESDO-ROMO every 2nd day of the month.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 053 s. 2019


Moratorium as used in TESDA, this term refers to a suspension in the processing of new program registration applications for a given Qualification due to oversubscription or no employment opportunities for the graduates as revealed in the Labor Market Intelligence Reports or any other similar issuances, or due to the undergoing review status of its Training Regulations.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 7 s. 2016


Multi-Dimensional Poverty it encompasses the various deprivations experienced by poor people in their daily lives – such as poor health, lack of education, inadequate living standards, disempowerment, poor quality of work, the threat of violence, and living in areas that are environmentally hazardous, among others.

Source: www.ophi.org.uk


Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) a measure that intends to capture deprivations in various dimensions. This measure can be broken down to reveal the incidence and contribution of each indicator to the overall deprivation, thus providing a clearer picture of the design and implementation of poverty reduction programs and policies.

Source: PSA


Multi-Regional TESDA Online Program refers to the categories inside the TESDA Online Program that are managed by the Regional and TTI LMS Administrators.  This is where the TTIs conduct their online and blended delivery of TVET programs.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 021, s. 2022


Multilateral Cooperation refers to an alliance of multiple countries pursuing a common goal.

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