lesson 11

These flashcards are designed to help students review key concepts and facts regarding career pathways, learning modalities, and micro-credentials as discussed in the lecture about middle-level skills.

Middle-level skills typically refer to competencies beyond basic education but not requiring a __.

full university degree

Middle-level skills are often acquired through __, certifications, or associate degrees.

technical-vocational education

Career pathways are not linear; they are shaped by a dynamic __ of internal and external factors.

interplay

A holistic perspective involves considering a person’s skills, interests, values, __, and cultural background.

personality

Peer influence and media exposure, financial constraints, gender roles, and __ are factors influencing career choice.

societal expectations

The study by Mutanga et al. (2023) explores how IT students make __ decisions.

career

Learning modalities for middle-level skills must be flexible, modular, competency-based, and __.

blended or hybrid

TESDA has introduced a micro-credentialing system allowing learners to earn __ certifications for specific skills.

modular

Micro-credentials are __, allowing multiple micro-credentials to lead to a full qualification.

stackable

Skills-based hiring emphasizes the importance of what you can do rather than what __ you have.

degree

Digital badges, short-term certifications, and recognition of informal learning are outcomes of a __ model.

skills-based hiring

Micro-credentials are particularly useful in fast-growing fields such as IT Support, __, and Healthcare.

Data Analytics

In the global context, __ short courses help students who need to work early by offering flexibility.

short

Micro-credentials are formal records of small units of learning designed to enhance specific __.

skills

Micro-credentials address skills gaps in the labor market and high dropout rates in traditional __.

education

The three main types of micro-credential providers include higher education institutions, private providers, and __ organizations.

intergovernmental

Sample programs like IBM Skills Build offer free digital badges in __, data analysis, and workplace readiness.

cybersecurity

Women, older adults, low-income learners, and __ populations benefit from micro-credentials.

rural

UNESCO highlights micro-credentials as a powerful tool for promoting __ in education.

equity

Challenges identified include a lack of common definitions, unstable funding models, and skepticism from __.

institutions

To address challenges, establishing national frameworks and promoting __ among providers are recommended.

collaboration

Investing in __ building is recommended to enhance the capacity for micro-credentials.

capacity

The micro-credentialing system allows for __ opportunities without needing to complete a full course.

flexible

Financial constraints and parental influence can significantly affect __ choices.

career

Certifications like Google IT Support and Microsoft Excel Specialist fall under the category of __.

short-term certifications

Career development should be viewed through a 'whole person' __.

lens

Multiple micro-credentials can enhance broader programs or lead to a __.

degree

The skills-based credentialing model prioritizes practical skills over __ achievements.

academic

Short, focused, and stackable characteristics define __ in a global educational context.

microcredentials

Short courses designed for job-focused training often offer __ access options, including online.

modular

Interest and aptitude are key factors in determining a person's __ preferences.

career

Digital infrastructure gaps can hinder the success of a __ model.

skills-based hiring

The principles of career pathways emphasize a dynamic interaction between __ and external factors.

internal

The importance of practical, accessible training programs is aimed at immediate __ or career advancement.

employment

Learning modalities must be __ to effectively prepare students for middle-skill careers.

competency-based

Micro-credentials provide an opportunity for lifelong learning, upskilling, and __.

reskilling

UNESCO emphasizes that access to micro-credentials can help address __ disparities in education.

equity

According to Craig Friedman (2023), companies are shifting their focus to a skills-based __ model.

hiring