MICRO-CREDENTIALS—AN OVERVIEW
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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
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DEFINING TERMS
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DEFINING TERMS
Badge or M icro-credential?
Signify and certify particular knowledge and skill has b een acquired
• Gaming • Social Media • Computer Programming • Scouts
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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
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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
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WHAT IS THE W ARRANT?
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WHAT IS THE WARRANT?
High need or demand
Substantial research base
Teacher interest
Issuing authority
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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