About TVETipedia Glossary
TVETipedia is an online information tool for TVET experts, initially developed by UNESCO-UNEVOC in 2007 and launched in 2009. In 2013, it was reconceptualized to cater to the growing need for a common TVET glossary. The need for such a glossary was one of the issues discussed by the users of the UNEVOC-e-Forum. This inspired UNESCO-UNEVOC to develop an international TVET glossary which represents a global and central repository of common TVET terms and their definitions.
The TVETipedia glossary synthesizes existing glossaries worldwide by extracting general TVET terms and indicating country or region specific use of terms. Some of the used glossaries were provided by the e-Forum users, others were selected by the UNESCO-UNEVOC team who conducted a worldwide research. The TVETipedia glossary contains currently about 1000 terms and their definitions.
The following list of educational glossaries includes those glossaries used for TVETipedia but as well further interesting glossaries in different languages. The respective number of definitions used for TVETipedia you will find when clicking on one of the glossaries and looking at its description.
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Glossary: Glossary of selected Terminology: The labour market And vocational education and training Occupational safety and health The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Organisation:
Published: , English
Requested the Ministry of labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – as one of the activities of the project
People executed by the international training centre, Turin, ILO-from
The international training centre of the labour market terms glossary.
The international training centre in collaboration with the local expert is Ahmed Mustafa preparation
Glossary in consultation with beneficiaries and used him.The expert charged with contact with the concerned authorities in Jordan, especially the following authorities:
-Ministry of labour.
-VTC.
-Department of statistics.
-National Centre for human resources development/Al Manar-information system project development resources
Mankind.
Glossary: An Introductory Guide to National Qualifications Frameworks
Organisation: International Labor Organization (Skills and Employability Department)
Published: 2007, English
Glossary p63
There are surprisingly few documents which spell out, in a practical way, what an NQF can achieve realistically, what are the preconditions and potential pitfalls and how it can be developed. NQFs have been much discussed and with much enthusiasm, but it may be questioned whether their technical and institutional complexity are well understood.
This Guide attempts to respond to these concerns, and by doing so, to assist policy makers in making informed judgments as to whether and how they can pursue the development of an NQF in meeting the specific needs of their training systems.
Glossary: Glossary of Key Terms on Learning and Training for Work
Organisation: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Published: 2006, English
Glossary: Glossary of terms used in the international survey of VET systems
Organisation: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Published: 2009, English
Glossary starting p. 107.
The glossary is part of the OECD report: "Learning for Jobs": "This initial OECD report is linked to 17 individual country studies, some of them complete and published, others – like those on China, Germany and the United States – still to come. They illustrate the rich international diversity in vocational systems"
Glossary: Glossary of Key terms in Evaluation and results-based management
Organisation: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Published: 2002 (republished in 2010), English, French, Spanish
Evaluation is a field where development partners – often with widely differing linguistic backgrounds – work together and need to use a common vocabulary. [...] The selection of terms and their definitions in the attached glossary have been carefully discussed and analysed and have benefited from advice and inputs, notably from DAC Members and the academic evaluation community.
Glossary: Terminology of Technical and Vocational Education
Organisation: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Published: 1984, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish
This publication is a practical terminology in the field of technical and vocational education for the purposes of international communication. After use of the original English/French version for over five years in numerous regional and international meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops held in those two languages, it was felt that publication of the guide in additional international languages would permit Unesco to contribute further to a better understanding in Member States of the Revised Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education (1974), would facilitate the implementation of this instrument and would foster a more effective exchange of information in the field of technical and vocational education.
Glossary: IBE Glossary of Curriculum Terminology
Organisation: UNESCO International Bureau of Education
Published: 2013, English
The main purpose of the UNESCO IBE Glossary of curriculum-related terminology is not to establish standard universally applicable definitions. Rather, it is intended to be a working reference tool that can be used in a range of activities and help to stimulate reflection among all those involved in curriculum development initiatives.
Based on the feedback to the consultation document, a new version of the Glossary has been prepared. The final document has been further revised by a small editorial team comprising: Mr Massimo Amadio and Ms Ruth Creamer, UNESCO IBE; Ms Dakmara Georgescu, Programme Specialist, UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in the Arab States and Cluster Office (Beirut); Mr Jan Berkvens; Mr Alexandru Crisan (Romania), Lead Education Consultant, World Bank and Kuwait Government Partnership Programme for Education; and Mr Philip Stabback.
Glossary: Assessment, and monitoring and evaluation: how will we know what students have learned
Organisation: UNESCO international bureau of education/international institute for educational planning;Protect Education in Insecurity and conflict
Published: 2015, English
This booklet is one of a series of eight, intented for curriculum developers. [...] This booklet looks at issues of assessment, and monitoring and evaluation in relation to learning to live together (LTLT) and disaster risk reduction ( DRR) in schools.
Glossary: UIS glossary
Organisation: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Published: Continuously updated, English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese
The UIS Glossary includes statistical terms related to education, science and technology, culture, and communication. Some of the entries contain translations in one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Other entries provide more detailed information, such as definitions, calculation formulas for indicators and sources. Indicators are marked with an asterisk.
Glossary: TVET glossary: some key terms
Organisation: UNESCO-UNEVOC, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Published: 2009, English
This glossary has been published in the "International Handbook of Education for the Changing World of Work" (Vol. 1, chapter 5).
The glossary aims to reflect the terminology found in the recent literature of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) research, policy and practice internationally. The most common and significant terms (including acronyms) are listed and, in some cases, national and regional variations have been included. To maintain an international perspective, other national and international glossaries and thesauri were consulted in conjunction with current TVET literature from around the world. Where definitions have been written by other organizations, the source of that definition is acknowledged. Unattributed definitions were created in-house at the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). For some terms, where, for example, there are regional differences, more than one meaning has been provided.
Glossary: TVET glossary MW
Organisation: Moustafa Wahba (TVET consultant)
Published: 2013, English
The Egyptian TVET expert Moustafa Wahba developed a glossary based on his own experience as a consultant in TVET.
Glossary: Terminology of European education and training policy
Organisation: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)
Published: 2008, English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese
This glossary is an updated and extended version of the Terminology of vocational training policy, published by Cedefop in 2004 with new languages added: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Portuguese.
This multilingual glossary of terms used in education and training policy is intended for researchers and more generally for all those involved in education and training policy.
It does not represent an exhaustive inventory of the terminology used by specialists; rather it identifies a selection of key terms that are essential for an understanding of current education and training policy in Europe.
Glossary: Quality in education and training
Organisation: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Published: 2011, English, French, German.
This glossary is an updated and extended version of Quality in training – La qualité dans la formation, published by Cedefop in 2003. It considers a series of important recent policy developments at European level, including setting up a European qualifications framework for lifelong learning (EQF) and the development of a European credit system for vocational education and training.
It is intended for researchers, experts and all those involved in improving the quality of learning curricula, learning providers and education and training systems. It does not represent an exhaustive inventory of the terminology used by specialists.
Glossary: Terminology of European education and training policy
Organisation: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)
Published: 2014, English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish
This glossary is an updated and extended version of the Terminology of vocational training policy, published by Cedefop in 2008.
This multilingual glossary of terms used in education and training policy is intended for researchers and more generally for all those involved in education and training policy.
It does not represent an exhaustive inventory of the terminology used by specialists; rather it identifies a selection of key terms that are essential for an understanding of current education and training policy in Europe.
Glossary: Open and distance learning: key terms and definition
Organisation: Common Wealth of Learning
Published: 2015, English
This document identifies and defines several key terms related to Open and Distance Learning (ODL). Terms and definitions are current as of June 2015
Glossary: Education and training glossary
Organisation: European Union Commission
Published: Accessed in Dec. 2014, English
The Glossary contains short definitions of all terms used in 'Statistics Explained'...
Statistics Explained is:
* an encyclopaedia on European Union statistics;
* a portal to further information for occasional and for regular users;
* a statistical glossary.
Glossary: European Adult Learning Glossary level 1
Organisation: National Research and Development Centre for adult literacy and numeracy (commissioned by the EU)
Published: 2011, English;27 languages of the EU.
This glossary is one output of European Commission project EAC/11/2008, 'Study on European Terminology in Adult Learning for a common language and common understanding and monitoring of the sector'. Two glossaries have been produced in the course of this project. The glossary presented here –the Level 1 glossary –is intended to be a practical reference tool for policy-makers and administrators that will enable better communication between the Member States.
Glossary: Glossary
Organisation: EU skills panorama
Published: Online repertory (Accessed in May 2015), English
Access here the definitions of key skills-related terms and concepts
...
The [skills] Panorama is a central access point for data, information and intelligence on skill needs in occupations and sectors that provides a European perspective on trends for skill supply and demand and possible skill mismatches, while also giving information about national data and sources.
Glossary: European Adult Learning Glossary
Organisation: European Union
Published: 2010, English
Study on European Terminology in Adult Learning for a common language and common understanding and monitoring of the sector.
Glossary: The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013 Glossary
Organisation: European Commission Lifelong Learning Programme
Published: 2011, English
Online glossary of the LLP(Lifelong learning programme)2007-2013 of the European Union.
Glossary: Arabic Glossary for TVET Curricula Terms
Organisation: Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit
Published: 2009, English, French, Arabic
مسرد مصطلحات مناهج التعليم والتدريب المهني والتقني
Arabic Glossary for TVET Curricula Terms
Glossaire Arabe des Mots Techniques des Programmes ETF 2006-2007.
This glossary has been made in cooperation with Lybian, Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese and Egyptian authorities.
Glossary: SADC Glossary
Organisation: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Published: 2011, English
Glossary starting at p26.
Concept Paper and Implementation Plan for the SADC Regional Qualifications Framework (Original document developed by the SADC Technical Committee on Certification and Accreditation in Maseru in 2005. This is an updated and amended version of the original document).
Glossary: Adult Education: Glossary
Organisation: Virginia department of education
Published: Accessed in February 2015, English
A glossary on Adult Education, compiled by the Virginian department of Education.
Glossary: Stichworte
Organisation: berufsbildung, Zeitschrift für Praxis und Theorie in Betrieb und Schule
Published: Online repertory (Accessed in May 2015), German
Die Zeitschrift "berufsbildung" ist eine Plattform für Entwicklungen und Diskussionen auf dem Gebiet der Berufsbildung. Sie ist ein Forum, in dem alle an der beruflichen BildungBeteiligten zu Wort kommen. [...]
Hier bieten wir Ihnen die Stichwörter aus unseren Ausgaben als PDF zum Download an.
Glossary: Glosario de los Servicios de Capacitación y Formación Profesional en el INA
Organisation: Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA)
Published: 2012, Spanish
Glossary: Glosario de Formación Profesional
Organisation: Instituto Nacional de Educación Tecnológica (INET)
Published: Accessed in Oct. 2014, Spanish
"Vocational training glossary".
Glossary: Glossary of selected Terminology: The labour market And vocational education and training Occupational safety and health The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Organisation: Ministry of Labour, VTC, Department of statistics, national Centre of Human Resources
Published: 2005 - Not available online, English;Arabic
Glossary requested by the Ministry of labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – as part of its activities to foster capacity building. It was assisted in this task by the International Training Centre(ILO, Turin). The International Training Centre worked in collaboration with the local expert Ahmed Mustafa. The expert was responsible for the coordination of the project, ensuring constant communication and collaboration between the concerned authorities in Jordan, especially the following:
-Ministry of labour.
-VTC(Vocational training centers).
-Department of statistics.
-National Centre for human resources development/Al Manar-information system project development human resources
Glossary: Glossary of VET
Organisation: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Published: 2013 - online version continuously updated, English
The language of vocational education and training (VET) is complex and particularly prone to jargon and acronyms. The aim of this glossary is to provide a single up-to-date reference source for definitions of Australian VET-related terms, acronyms and organisations.
The glossary is based on 'A glossary of Australian vocational education and training terms' which was published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in 2000. New content, sourced from recent NCVER publications, the VOCED database, websites of key Australian VET organisations, other VET glossaries and suggestions from NCVER staff, has been added.
Glossary: TVET Standard Glossary of Terms
Organisation: South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Published: 2013, English
This standard glossary of terms defines and clarifies the core terminology relating to the development and implementation of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
As a direct result of the many changes in the education and training landscape between 1995 and 2013, a wide range of terminology and definitions have emerged, often causing confusion and leading to ambiguity in the system. This glossary has been developed to bring consistency to the use of terminology in the broader education and training context, including legislation, policy and everyday usage by the public.
Glossary: TVET glossaries of terms
Organisation: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Published: 2010, English
The Glossary of Terms, 4th edition, provides definitions of TVET terms and terminologies commonly used in education, labor and employment and other TVET related areas in the Philippines.
The complexity of the environment where TVET operates requires regular review and updating of TVET terminologies as systems, standards, processes, policies and programs continue to change. The provision of this glossary is intended to facilitate comprehension and better understanding as we move together in making TVET work for our people and country.
Furthermore, TVETipedia includes definitions extracted from TVET reports and papers of official organisations like OECD, ILO etc. Each resource is mentioned with the corresponding definition.
The aim of the TVETipedia glossary is to help create a common TVET language and to avoid misunderstandings in the global TVET discussion. This will improve communication, discussion and debate amongst TVET experts from different parts of the world.
An extended version of TVETipedia will be developed in the future. It will go beyond the pure representation of definitions by adding more information generated by the UNESCO-UNEVOC team and international TVET experts.
We look forward to receiving your comments and feedback on the TVETipedia glossary.