For purposes of this Article the following definitions will apply:
a) Training
Instruction received as preparation for the profession of teaching that leads to the development of a particular skill or proficiency with respect to a particular subject or subjects.
b) Academic Qualifications
Refers to the classification in which the teacher is placed by the Administration and Teacher Certification Branch of the Manitoba Department of Education.
c) Experience
The practical application of the training over a period of time with respect to the particular subject or subjects.
d) Specific Term Contract
A contract whereby a teacher is hired to teach a specific subject, or subjects, for a specific term during all or any part of a school year.