Mentoring
1 child term
 Guidance and support provided in a variety of ways to a young person or novice (i.e. someone joining a new learning community or organisation) by an experienced person who acts as a role model, guide, tutor, coach or confidante. Source: CEDEFOP 2008, Europe
| Organisation: | European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) , Europe |
| Source: | Terminology of European education and training policy (2008) |
| Description: | 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. This glossary is an updated and extended version of the Terminology of vocational training policy, published by Cedefop in 2004. [...]
This glossary was prepared in cooperation with the European Training Foundation (ETF), The European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and Eurydice (The information network on education in Europe). p. 14 (Introduction) |
Teaching and training personnel. Source: TESDA 2010, Philippines
| Organisation: | Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippines |
| Source: | TVET glossaries of terms (2010) |
| Description: | 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. p. iii |
Mentoring is when a role model, or mentor, offers support to another person. A mentor has knowledge and experience in an area and shares it with the person being mentored. For example, an experienced teacher might mentor a student teacher or a teacher starting in the profession. Source: EU Commission LLP 2007-2013, Europe
| Organisation: | European Commission Lifelong Learning Programme, Europe |
| Source: | The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013 Glossary (2011) |
| Description: | Online glossary of the LLP(Lifelong learning programme)of the European Union.
"The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) was designed to enable people, at any stage of their life, to take part in stimulating learning experiences, as well as developing education and training across Europe.
With a budget of nearly €7 billion, the programme, which ran from 2007-2013, funded a range of exchanges, study visits, and networking activities.
The activities of LLP continue under the new Erasmus+ programme from 2014-2020."EU commission Website |
Child term
 MentorMentor is an experienced professional, normally outside the individual’s direct reporting line, who provides the individual with advice, guidance and support in his or her technical and personal development. The mentor has the added responsibility of acting as a liaison between line personnel and the individual when there is an issue or grievance that affects the training and development process. Source: Wahba 2013, Global
| Organisation: | Moustafa Wahba (TVET consultant), Egypt |
| Source: | TVET glossary MW (2013) |
| Description: | The Egyptian TVET expert Moustafa Wahba developed a glossary based on his own experience as a consultant in TVET. Moustafa Wahba (UNEVOC e-Forum) |
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