New Microcredentials Being Offered For Educators 

Applications are now being accepted for a new West Virginia University microcredential program designed to boost support for state educators and their students via an innovative teaching method.

Microcredentials are a series of short courses that certify knowledge in a particular area.

The program teaches the Competent Learner Model, a teaching framework that enhances learning outcomes for all students — especially those with learning and behavioral challenges.

Claire St. Peter, chair of the Department of Psychology at WVU said the framework is particularly useful for educators in West Virginia where attrition and burnout have led to teacher shortages. 

“Whenever we can, we need to push more resources into our education systems so teachers feel supported and have a strong sense of how to make their students successful in the learning environment,” St. Peter said.

Each microcredential takes about a semester to earn.

WVU faculty, staff and students interested in pursuing the CLM credential can find more information through WVU Badges. Professionals outside the WVU network can register through the new WVU Mountaineer Micro Academy.