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.