NDE1043: Portrait of a Learner Competencies Pathway 2/4: Connecting Microcredential

This course is appropriate for all Nevada education personnel.

The Nevada Department of Education’s Portrait of a Learner initiative supports schools and districts across the state as they implement personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL) systems aimed at helping students progress at their own pace to develop real-world skills and academic knowledge. PCBL is personalized, meaning instruction is adapted based on individual students’ needs; and competency-based, meaning mastery is the focus instead of seat time. The Nevada Department of Education has identified four competencies: Empowering (How will I grow in my learning?), Connecting (How do I build and sustain relationships and community?), Impacting (How will I contribute to make an impact?), and Thriving (How will I thrive?). This microcredential focuses on an educator’s understanding of how to integrate Connecting into personalized, competency-based learning through building connections, effective communication, and understanding empathy and respect for others.