DEFINITIONS – EDUCATIONAL TERMS

1. CURRICULUM: All the objectives of the lesson plan with respect to the content and learning activities, arranged in a sequence for a particular instructional area. An orderly arrangement of integrated subjects, activities, time allocations, and experiences which students pursue for the attainment of a specific educational goal.

2. COMPETENCY: (Hands On) - Performance of task to the level or degree specified in the performance standard and curriculum for the task.

3. COMPETENCY: (Written) – Understanding of task to the level or degree specified in the performance standard and curriculum for the task.

4. CRITERION REFERENCED MEASURE(S): An exercise based on a performance objective for a task, and designed to measure attainment of that objective. (Also called performance test(s) or criterion-referenced test.)

5. GOAL: A statement of the intended outcome of participation in the training program.

6. LIVE WORK: The processing, assignment and student performance of the appropriate diagnosis, repair, rebuild or replacement tasks on vehicles donated by manufacturers or other sources, customer-owned, and other training vehicles.

7. MASTERY: (See Competency - Hands On and Competency - Written).

8. OBJECTIVE, PERFORMANCE: A written statement describing an intended outcome (competent task performance) in terms of student performance. (Also called "behavioral" objective or instructional objective) R.F. Mager Associates, 13245 Rhoda Drive, Los Altos Hill, California.

9. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTIC: Attributes that are not readily measurable, and are generally in the affective domain.

10. AREA(S): Relates to one or more of the following: (1) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, (2) Brakes, (3) Electrical/Electronic Systems, (4) Engine Performance (including emission control systems), (5) Engine Repair, (6) Heating and Air Conditioning, (7) Manual Drive Train and Axles, (8) Suspension and Steering, (9) LPG Diagnosis and Repair, (10) LPG Maintenance, (11) LPG Conversion/Installation, (12) CNG Diagnosis and Repair, (13) CNG Maintenance, and (14) CNG Conversion/Installation.

11. STANDARD: "...Something established for use as a rule or basis of comparison in measuring or judging capacity, quantity, content, extent, value, quality, etc." Webster's New World Dictionary (1991)

12. STANDARD – (PERFORMANCE): A written specification of the results of acceptable task performance.

13. STANDARD – (PERSONAL): An attribute or characteristic of an individual that facilitates entry into, or advancement within an occupation.

14. STANDARD – (PROGRAM): A specific quality or desired characteristic of a training program designed to prepare individuals for employment or advancement.

15. TASK: A unit of work activity which has an identifiable beginning and ending point in its accomplishment, and consists of one or more measurable steps.

16. TRAINING STATION: An area with appropriate tools and equipment, large enough to allow the development of both safety and competency in task performance.

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Must or shall is an imperative need, duty or requirement; an essential or indispensable item; mandatory.

Should is used to express a recommendation, not mandatory but attainment would increase program quality.

May or could expresses freedom to follow a suggested alternative.