Where microcredentials pertain to teachers rather than students, I think the concept is an outstanding way to do a number
of things in the area
of professional development: 1) recognize professional learning milestones to inspire continuous improvement; 2) move away from a one - size - fits - all (and oft debunked) approach to salary schedules, which typically depend exclusively on time served and postsecondary
attainment; 3) move towards recognition
of skill development on an a la carte basis rather than solely as part
of an
advanced degree program; and 4) generate more personalized and self - paced professional learning opportunities.