Glossary

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passive learner-Non-active learner.

passive learning-Mode of learning whereby the teacher is in control of the teaching/learning process, in which the learner receives pre-digested pieces of information/knowledge.

performance criteria-What must be done to achieve competence/complete tasks. Written statements of standards which an assessor uses to judge whether an individual can perform an activity.

Personal Profile Portfolio-The recognised ability of an individual to carry out certain tasks or functions. This should include recognition of the limits of the competence.
Source: EUROPASS documentation http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/europass/index_en.html

policy-Protocols, procedures and requirements to which the industry must adhere. Policies may be set at international, national, local or agency level and may be designed to help people implement legislation.

prior learning-What has been achieved entering a programme of learning by means of previous experience, knowledge or skills acquired in the workplace.
Source: Copenhagen Process documentation http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/vocational_en.html

professional M.Sc.-Master of Science degree, falling within the second Bologna cycle, usually consisting of taught courses, representing a minimum of 60 ECTS credits and lasting 12 months.
Source: SOCRATES ECTS documentation http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/socrates/ects/index_en.html

profile-The specific (subject) fields of learning of a qualification, or the broader aggregation of clusters of qualifications or programmes from different fields that share a common emphasis or purpose (e.g., an applied vocational as opposed to more theoretical academic studies).