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Ability: the power to perform or accomplish something.
Aboriginal: in Canada, ‘Aboriginal’ applies to status and Non-Status Indians, Inuvialuit, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Accredited Program: accredited programs are those that have met the content requirements and standards expected by the Cando Certification Process. Candidates who have completed an accredited program and are enrolled in the Certification Process are automatically entitled to become certified at the Technician Level. Cando Certification will be a minimum of two years full-time study.
Assessment: the process of reviewing, measuring, and evaluating evidence of the candidate's learning to determine whether credit should be awarded.
Attitude: a demonstrated spirit; perception based on beliefs or experience.
Cultural Learning: relevant training using examples and applications appropriate to the cultural context and experience of the learner.
Competencies: specific skills, knowledge and abilities.
Competent: having the required ability, skills, completion or competency.
Credentials: letters depicting recognized skills, competency or status.
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DACUM: an acronym for “Developing A Curriculum,” a system implemented by Cando to gather information from practitioners and educators in the field of Aboriginal economic development. The information collected is placed in a DACUM chart and used in decision-making to determine the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of entry-level professionals.
Designation: the Certified Aboriginal Economic Development Process has a ‘Technician Level’ and ‘Professional Level’ designation.
Economic Development Officer (EDO) - Human Resource Development Council Occupational Profile:
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Field: an administrative or instructional area or area of professional practice.
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Individual Assessment: an individual assessment is used to assess a person’s prior learning gained through education, life/work experience and to recognize knowledge and skills for academic standing, credit transfer or employment/labour market qualifications.
Individual Assessment Exercises: in an individual assessment of prior learning, the candidate must successfully complete a series of individual assessment exercises for each competency he/she is trying to prove through prior learning.
Intuitive and Traditional Knowing: an entire system of knowledge, a way of being and knowing stemming from culture, worldview, place, and experience that can be found in many Aboriginal communities and is equally as valid as other types of knowing.
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Job Analysis: an assessment of a particular job, its function and relationships.
Job Description: an overview of a job outlining duties and tasks as well as skills required, reporting lines and salary range.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development (JAED): published jointly by Cando and Captus Press and peer reviewed by a distinguished academic editorial board, the Journal provides a view of economic development from a uniquely Aboriginal perspective, with topics ranging from best practice case studies, scholarly research, to book reviews and commentaries
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Knowledge: understanding possessed by someone through accumulated experience, association, or awareness, it can include data, information, or theories learned from going to school, reading books, and study, or it can also be wisdom gained from everyday living, observation, and knowing how to do things.
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Learning Narrative: learning narratives are performed by candidates wishing to claim credit for skills and knowledge they already possess, through the individual assessment process. As part of an individual assessment exercises, writing a narrative involves describing what you know, what you can do, and what valuable attitudes and insights developed as the result of tasks performed, with each narrative directly related to the competency you are trying to claim credit for.
Learning Outcome: learning outcomes are the expected result of learning expressed as statements clearly identifying what learners should be able to do upon completion of a competency. For example, upon completion of competency 1, candidates should be able to "research, identify, interpret and provide advice to clients about business and economic indicators of relevance to Aboriginal economic development.”
Lifelong-Learning: ongoing learning in formal, non-formal and informal ways, cradle to grave learning and knowledge building.
PPost-Secondary Institution: universities, community colleges, vocational and technical colleges for adults or graduates of secondary school (Grades K-12 or 13). Recognized post-secondary institutions are those that have been authorized by provincial Departments of Education (Ministry of Education in Quebec) to issue certificates, diplomas and degrees.
PLA Committee: reviews individual assessment exercises and provides recommendation to the Standing Committee on Education and Research Committee for acceptance.
Professional Development (PD) Course: an intensive one-week workshop that addresses a wide range of topics, including: communication, ethics, leadership, culture and values, professional conduct and other selected development issues. It is offered on an annual basis at locations throughout the country and facilitated by professors with experience in the field of Aboriginal economic development.
Professional Level Certification: Professional Level Certification is achieved upon completion of Technician Level Certification, a Cando Professional Development (PD) Course, two years of work experience in Aboriginal economic development, and submission of an economic development final paper/case study.
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Qualification: recognition of skills, abilities or expertise, authority.
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Validation: confirmation, proof, supported by facts or authority.
Values: highly regarded ideals or customs.