Developing as a Professional: Learning as a Pathway for Self and Professional Renewal

Gaining new skills and being recognized for demonstrating mastery of skills are important elements in one’s overall emotional health. When we feel better equipped to manage and perform our professional duties, we develop a sense of pride and accomplishment that boosts our overall sense of well-being.  Traditional professional development programs often do not provide the synergy that leads to lasting change in classroom practices or a boost in professional efficacy. Micro-credentials are a new pathway to professional learning that focuses on individual needs. Micro-credentials are job-embedded, just-in-time, personalized, skill-based tasks and resources that are focused on the specific areas important to the learner.