Solutionary

Micro-Credential Program

• Bring problem-based learning to the next level by empowering students to engage in systems thinking and ethical analysis.
• Discover how to educate your students to be solutionaries who apply what they learn in the classroom to solve problems in their community and world. 
• Learn how to help your students understand and address human rights, social justice, sustainability, animal protection, and other interconnected issues in a comprehensive way.
• Acquire the resources, frameworks, and tools to inspire your students and enable them to take meaningful action.

How the Program Works

The Solutionary Micro-credential Program (SMP) includes three modules: Concept, Process, and Application. Each module takes approximately 10 hours to complete. You’ll move through the course at your own pace (starting on the first Tuesday of any month).

Module 1: Solutionary Concept 

Learn about solutionary thinking and why it’s so important to educate students to be solutionaries. You’ll…

• Understand what solutionaries are and why they matter, and discover your ability to educate the solutionary generation
• Reflect upon the impact of systemic racism and learn ways to overcome racial bias
• Explore the impact of personal choices and the need for systems change
• Experience a powerful activity to use with your students as well as for your own decision-making

Module 2: Solutionary Process

Go through the process yourself and learn to think and act like a solutionary. You’ll…

• Experience and practice the Solutionary Process as if you’re one of your students
• Engage with and solve a problem you care about personally
• Deepen your critical, systems, strategic, and creative thinking
• Become a solutionary yourself!

Module 3: Solutionary Application

Produce your plan to bring solutionary learning to your classroom. Receive support and mentorship along the way. You’ll…

• Create your plan to bring new and comprehensive ideas, tools, and approaches to your curriculum 
• Receive support and feedback from your instructor to make your plan work
• Prepare to coach students in this process
• Become a solutionary teacher!