The terminology presented below is used throughout the master:CLASS toolkit and the definitions given are specific to it. The aim in providing definitions is to make sure everyone who uses the toolkit understands what is meant when this specialist language is used.

 

 

Civic

adjective

The duty and activity of people in relation to location in which they reside and call home.

 

 

Class

noun

A group of individuals who are interested in exchanging knowledge by both receiving and providing knowledge.

 

 

Device

noun

A curriculum of master:CLASSES used to transfer knowledge and skills is such a way that a knowledge cycle is formed.

 

 

Digital

adjective

Allowing for free, open source access of knowledge. Enables the ongoing sharing of knowledge without the barriers which come with copyright ownership or monetary exchange.

 

 

Elements

noun

Workshops and discussions relating to the transfer and exchange of knowledge.

 

 

Governance

noun

The act or manner in which a master:CLASS is organised. This can vary depending on the skill level of the class. It could be collaborative or participatory (see CULP research) which changes the about of stewardship the master(s) takes on.

 

 

Knowledge cycle

noun

A process in which knowledge is exchange between master(s) and the class of a collection of master:CLASSES in such a way that everyone who provides knowledges, also receives knowledge (see CULP research).

 

Master

noun

Someone who has skills or knowledge in a specific area. This person is respected for the knowledge and/or skills they have gained, but are not considered an ‘expert’ who is unapproachable and has status above the class.

 

verb

The process of acquiring complete knowledge or skill in a specific area.

 

Use of master as both a noun and verb reflects the redistribution of power to both the master and the class: everyone in the class can master something. The role of the master thus shifts “from provider to enabler” (Hamdi, 2004: 107)

 

 

master:CLASS

noun

Following the ideas set out in The Ignorant Schoolmaster, a master:CLASS is a session in which masters exchange knowledge and/or skills with a class. This can happen in a number ways both physically and digitally, but is always interactive.

 

Capitalisation of class shows the importance of the group, which the master is part of. This relationship is emphasised by the insertion of the colon punctuation.   

 

 

Resilient practice

noun

Resilient is defined in relation to people as able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. A resilient practice will act in a civic capacity to help people, in the location in which they practice, to sustain or reestablish civic pride.

 

Tool

noun

A way of creating or recording an element as part of a master:CLASS.

 

Toolkit

noun

A collection of tools provided in a digital platform enabling anyone to facilitate a master:CLASS through the use of elements, as part of a device.