MICRO-CREDENTIALS—AN OVERVIEW

MICRO-CREDENTIALS—AN OVERVIEW VERMONT STANDARDS BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS—4 APRIL 2019

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Defining Terms Proposed Advantages What’s the Problem? What is the Warrant? Concerns and Considerations

DEFINING TERMS

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DEFINING TERMS

Badge or M icro-credential?

Signify and certify particular knowledge and skill has b een acquired

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PROPOSED ADVANTAGES

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PROPOSED ADVANTAGES

Transparency and demonstration of knowledge

Focus o n discrete skills

Nimble and responsive

Personalized

Differentiate talents

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

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WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

Quality of Professional Learning

Appropriateness of Professional Learning

Career Path

Limitations of Pay Scale

WHAT IS THE W ARRANT?

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WHAT IS THE WARRANT?

High need or demand

Substantial research base

Teacher interest

Issuing authority

CONCERNS AND CONSIDERATIONS

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CONCERNS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Quality and rigor

Discrete skills in teaching

Teacher incentives

Value to and application in schools