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GRADUATION PROGRAM [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- educational path
1, record 1, English, educational%20path
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pedagogical path 2, record 1, English, pedagogical%20path
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Career-related questions are likely to arise at different points in one's life. Perhaps you are struggling with your courses or finding that your interest in them is waning. You may therefore be questioning whether your educational path is the right one for you. Maybe you are in a program that offers a number of options or concentrations and are confused about which to choose. If graduation is approaching, you may be in need of information about graduate or professional study, or about what occupational opportunities are available and which would be the best direction for you to take. If graduation is behind you, you may be facing a crossroad in your career and require guidance in formulating a new direction. 1, record 1, English, - educational%20path
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The e-learning’s progression is mainly related to innovation in technology. ... - Autonomy: The new technologies allow users to progress according to their own learning pace, capacities or needs. They empower their own pedagogical path. 2, record 1, English, - educational%20path
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parcours pédagogique
1, record 1, French, parcours%20p%C3%A9dagogique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parcours didactique 2, record 1, French, parcours%20didactique
correct, masculine noun
- cheminement pédagogique 3, record 1, French, cheminement%20p%C3%A9dagogique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un parcours pédagogique est divisé en différentes parties : modules, leçons, topics, thèmes, domaines. Le grain pédagogique est le nom générique pour nommer la plus petite unité pédagogique. 4, record 1, French, - parcours%20p%C3%A9dagogique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grade point average
1, record 2, English, grade%20point%20average
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cumulative grade-point average 2, record 2, English, cumulative%20grade%2Dpoint%20average
correct
- cumulative average grade 3, record 2, English, cumulative%20average%20grade
correct
- grade-point average 4, record 2, English, grade%2Dpoint%20average
correct
- GPA 5, record 2, English, GPA
correct
- GPA 5, record 2, English, GPA
- grade-point ratio 5, record 2, English, grade%2Dpoint%20ratio
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cumulative grade-point average is the weighted mean value of all grade points earned by enrollment or by examination in courses. 6, record 2, English, - grade%20point%20average
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cumulative grade point average is calculated as an indicator of overall academic performance in a program and is used as a criterion for graduation requirements, for honours graduation, or other academic distinctions. 7, record 2, English, - grade%20point%20average
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cumulative grade point average
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Docimologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moyenne pondérée cumulative
1, record 2, French, moyenne%20pond%C3%A9r%C3%A9e%20cumulative
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MPC 2, record 2, French, MPC
correct, feminine noun
- M.P.C. 3, record 2, French, M%2EP%2EC%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La moyenne pondérée cumulative se calcule en incluant toutes les valeurs numériques obtenues par l'étudiant pour tous les cours reconnus par sa faculté comme faisant partie de son programme d'études. 4, record 2, French, - moyenne%20pond%C3%A9r%C3%A9e%20cumulative
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Finance
- Education (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- College Expansion Initiative
1, record 3, English, College%20Expansion%20Initiative
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Education and Training, Manitoba. Provides funding to Assiniboine and Keewatin Community Colleges, Red River College and the École technique et professionnelle to increase educational choices, capacity and opportunities especially in areas of strategic labour market importance or where skill shortages exist; to increase retention and graduation rates for students, to build better linkages among learning institutions, and to provide funding for the new diploma RN program. 1, record 3, English, - College%20Expansion%20Initiative
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Finances
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d'expansion des collèges communautaires
1, record 3, French, Initiative%20d%27expansion%20des%20coll%C3%A8ges%20communautaires
correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Éducation et Formation professionnelle, Manitoba. Aide financière aux collèges communautaires Assiniboine et Keewatin, au collège Red River et à l'École technique et professionnelle afin d'améliorer les choix éducatifs, la capacité et les possibilités qu'ils offrent dans les secteurs qui sont d'une importance stratégique pour le marché du travail ou dans lesquels il y a une pénurie de main-d'œuvre qualifiée, d'augmenter les taux de persévérance scolaire et d'obtention de diplôme des étudiants, d'établir des liens plus solides entre les établissements d'enseignements et de financer le nouveau programme menant au diplôme de soins infirmiers. 1, record 3, French, - Initiative%20d%27expansion%20des%20coll%C3%A8ges%20communautaires
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Loans
- Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Stafford Loans
1, record 4, English, Stafford%20Loans
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Luckily, the Federal government realizes the needs for graduate level study, that's why it suggests the Stafford Loans program in order to supply a diversity of graduate student loans. You should complete a free application for student assistance(FAFSA loan) and then make a decision which loan path to follow. Stafford graduate student loans are managed by the graduate schools to which you are appealing, but they are given by the government. One of the greatest benefits of Stafford graduate student loan is the fact that you will be permitted a half-year grace period that follows your graduation before you should begin your payments. If the government chooses your application, they supply you with a list of their accepted creditors. Only students who have not neglected on other loans are eligible for this kind of loan. If your income is too low, you may pretend to your graduate student loans financed by the government. It means that when you are entered in graduate school, you will not be accountable for the interest on your lend. If your income level is high enough, the interest on your loans will be joined to the principal which you should to pay off. 1, record 4, English, - Stafford%20Loans
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Stafford Loans Programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux non canadiens
- Prêts et emprunts
- Pédagogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Stafford Loans
1, record 4, French, Stafford%20Loans
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Stafford Loans Programme
- Programme de prêts Stafford
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- graduation years
1, record 5, English, graduation%20years
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The education program is divided into three levels-primary(kindergarten to grade 3), intermediate(grades 4 to 9 or 10), and graduation years(grades 11-12 for students on the 1995 graduation program 1, and grades 10-12 for students on the 2004 graduation program). 2, record 5, English, - graduation%20years
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- secondaire deuxième cycle
1, record 5, French, secondaire%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20cycle
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme d'éducation est divisé en trois niveaux : primaire (de la maternelle à la 3e année), intermédiaire (de la 4e à la 9e ou 10e année) et secondaire deuxième cycle (la 11e et 12e année pour les élèves qui suivent le programme du secondaire deuxième cycle 1995 et de la 10e à la 12e année pour les élèves qui suivent le programme du secondaire deuxième cycle 2004). 2, record 5, French, - secondaire%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20cycle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
10e, 11e et 12e année en Colombie Britannique. 3, record 5, French, - secondaire%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20cycle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-07-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
- Education (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- student learning plan
1, record 6, English, student%20learning%20plan
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a feature of the new credit-based Graduation Program this certificate is awarded to students who complete the goals and objectives stated in their Student Learning Plan, as agreed upon by the student, parent and school representative. 2, record 6, English, - student%20learning%20plan
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plan d'apprentissage de l'élève
1, record 6, French, plan%20d%27apprentissage%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cadre du nouveau programme de diplomation sur crédits, ce certificat est délivré aux élèves qui parviennent aux buts et objectifs de leur plan d'apprentissage de l'élève, arrêté par l'élève, les parents et le représentant de l'école. 2, record 6, French, - plan%20d%27apprentissage%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-07-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Foundation Studies
1, record 7, English, Foundation%20Studies
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This common core of learning, called Foundation Studies in the 1995 graduation program, and Required Courses in the 2004 graduation program, is comprised of provincially prescribed curriculum to ensure that all students, not just those planning to go to university, gain the knowledge, problem-solving skills, and communication skills they need to continue learning through their lives. 2, record 7, English, - Foundation%20Studies
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matières de base
1, record 7, French, mati%C3%A8res%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette base commune d'acquis, intitulée «Foundation Studies» (matière de base), constituée de programmes d'études prescrits par la province, assure que tous les élèves - et non seulement celles et ceux qui se destinent à l'université - acquièrent les connaissances, les habiletés de résolution de problèmes, et les habiletés de communication dont ils ont besoin pour continuer d'apprendre toute leur vie durant. 2, record 7, French, - mati%C3%A8res%20de%20base
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-05-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia School Completion Certificate
1, record 8, English, British%20Columbia%20School%20Completion%20Certificate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- School Completion Certificate 2, record 8, English, School%20Completion%20Certificate
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The British Columbia School Completion Certificate is awarded to students who meet the goals of their educational program other than graduation. This can include students with Individual Education Plans, or students who meet other criteria established by their school board. 3, record 8, English, - British%20Columbia%20School%20Completion%20Certificate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Grades et diplômes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- certificat de fin d'études
1, record 8, French, certificat%20de%20fin%20d%27%C3%A9tudes
masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les conseils scolaires ou les autorités des écoles indépendantes peuvent décerner des certificats de fin d'études aux élèves qui ont des besoins particuliers et à ceux qui satisfont à d'autres normes établies par le conseil, ou l'autorité concerné que celles du programme du secondaire deuxième cycle régulier, et qui ont atteint les objectifs prescrits dans le programme qu'ils ont suivi. 2, record 8, French, - certificat%20de%20fin%20d%27%C3%A9tudes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-04-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Education (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Passport to Education
1, record 9, English, Passport%20to%20Education
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Passport to Education Program recognizes and rewards student achievement in Grades 10 to 12 in a broad range of academic and non-academic areas according to guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education. The intent of the program is to motivate all students to study consistently during the years leading to graduation, and to encourage secondary school students to pursue further education through post-secondary institutions and job-training programs. 2, record 9, English, - Passport%20to%20Education
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Passeport pour l'éducation
1, record 9, French, Passeport%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour compenser le coût de leurs droits de scolarité à venir, les élèves de 10e et de 11e année peuvent recevoir 250 $ par année, somme que le Ministère attribue en se basant sur le rendement scolaire et les réalisations dans d'autres domaines. Pour en savoir plus sur les exigences particulières de ce programme, adressez-vous à votre école. À compter de l'année scolaire 2006-2007, les élèves de 12e année pourront recevoir un timbre de 500 $ du programme Passeport pour l'éducation, selon le degré de réussite de leur portfolio de fin d'études. 2, record 9, French, - Passeport%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-05-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- GSC Student Assistance Program
1, record 10, English, GSC%20Student%20Assistance%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Geological Survey of Canada(GSC) Student Assistance Program provides summer employment to full-time, post-secondary students specializing in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, computer science and related disciplines. The program is designed to provide students with organized assignments that : develop personal management and teamwork skills; develop occupational skills leading to employment after graduation; offer insights into future occupational opportunities; and provide post-secondary students a chance to use their academic knowledge in a work setting. 1, record 10, English, - GSC%20Student%20Assistance%20Program
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide aux étudiants de la CGC
1, record 10, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20aux%20%C3%A9tudiants%20de%20la%20CGC
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission géologique du Canada (CGC) offre, par le biais de son Programme d'aide aux étudiants, des emplois d'été aux personnes qui poursuivent à plein temps des études postsecondaires spécialisées en géologie, en géophysique, en géochimie, en science informatique ou dans une discipline connexe. Le programme sert a assigner aux étudiants des tâches organisées qui: développent les capacités de gestion personnelle et de travail en équipe; développent les compétences professionnelles, leur permettant d'obtenir de l'emploi une fois leurs études terminées; leur donnent un aperçu des emplois futurs possibles; leur donnent l'occasion de se servir de leurs connaissances théoriques dans un milieu professionnel. 1, record 10, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20aux%20%C3%A9tudiants%20de%20la%20CGC
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
- Social Problems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dropping out
1, record 11, English, dropping%20out
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- dropout 2, record 11, English, dropout
correct, see observation, noun
- drop-out 3, record 11, English, drop%2Dout
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Leaving a school, for any reason except death, before graduation or completion of a program of studies and without transferring to another school. 4, record 11, English, - dropping%20out
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such an individual (at the elementary or secondary school level) is considered a dropout whether his dropping out occurs during or between regular school terms ... 4, record 11, English, - dropping%20out
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Though "dropping out" has been found in several sources, the verb form is used more frequently in English. 5, record 11, English, - dropping%20out
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for "dropout": Dropout is also frequently used when referring to the phenomenon of "dropping out". 5, record 11, English, - dropping%20out
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- abandon scolaire
1, record 11, French, abandon%20scolaire
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- décrochage 2, record 11, French, d%C3%A9crochage
correct, masculine noun
- impersévérance scolaire 3, record 11, French, impers%C3%A9v%C3%A9rance%20scolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait, pour un élève ou une élève, de quitter l'école avant la fin de la période de l'obligation scolaire. 4, record 11, French, - abandon%20scolaire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abandon scolaire : Terme et définition recommandés par l'Office de la langue française. 5, record 11, French, - abandon%20scolaire
Record 11, Key term(s)
- abandon d'études
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración escolar y paraescolar
- Problemas sociales
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- deserción
1, record 11, Spanish, deserci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acto de abandonar un curso o programa de estudio sin haber alcanzado su cumplimiento. 1, record 11, Spanish, - deserci%C3%B3n
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-04-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Medical Staff
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- integrated internship
1, record 12, English, integrated%20internship
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1971, the Department of Physical Medicine at Ohio State University accepted 6 students directly after graduation from medical school into a 3 yr integrated internship residency program.... This approach has permitted young physicians in the integrated program to have sufficient postgraduate training in internal medicine as well as an introduction to rehabilitation medicine and to develop a strong identity as physiatrists during the first year after graduation from medical school. 2, record 12, English, - integrated%20internship
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Personnel médical
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- internat intégré
1, record 12, French, internat%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Internat intégré en médecine interne 1985-86 hôpital Saint-Sacrement (Québec). 1, record 12, French, - internat%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-01-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Safe Grad
1, record 13, English, Safe%20Grad
correct, New Brunswick
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A province-wide program designed to enhance the observation of high school graduation night in an organized, safe manner. 1, record 13, English, - Safe%20Grad
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Le programme "Finissants sans accident"
1, record 13, French, Le%20programme%20%5C%22Finissants%20sans%20accident%5C%22
correct, New Brunswick
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- Finissants sans accident 1, record 13, French, Finissants%20sans%20accident
correct, New Brunswick
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un programme réalisé à l'échelle de la province pour mettre en valeur l'organisation de fêtes sans danger à l'occasion de la remise des diplômes. 1, record 13, French, - Le%20programme%20%5C%22Finissants%20sans%20accident%5C%22
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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