Category: C

A form of learning or a learning process wherein learners compete with each other (or with self) to achieve certain standards of learning. The opposite of cooperative learning.  

In biology, the effect of a common demand by two or more organisms on a limited supply of food, water, light, mineral, etc. The simultaneous attempt of similar substances to attach to a receptor site of a cell membrane.  

Stimuli that vie for one’s attention, frequently confiictual in nature.  

The ability of bacteria cells to undergo transduction.  

In law, a legal decision on whether a person can participate meaningfully in his or her own defense.  

An examination designed to evaluate the quality of a health educator based on predetermined basic skills and responsibilities, competency; competency-based education.  

A system of teacher training in which students are required to demonstrate particular competencies in order to qualify for graduation and/or certification, rather than only minimum grade point averages or a minimum number of college credit hours.  

Learning based on highly specialized concepts, skills, and attitudes related directly to some endeavor.  

The general process by which the state (or agency or organization authorized by the state) provides a credential to an individual. Processes may require individuals to demonstrate a mastery of minimum essential generic and specialization competencies and other related criteria adopted by the certification board through a comprehensive written examination and through other procedures that…

Enriched or extended educational experiences or services that are made available to children of low-income families.