This course is designed for teachers who are using or want to use the Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM). BeCALM was created to give teachers a full, rich, conceptually-based curriculum for adults who need instruction at CCRSAE level B/C (GLE 2-4). This course will help teachers become… read more

Too often, teachers ask questions that have a single ‘right answer’. Whether or not a student gets these types of questions right or wrong, neither teacher nor classmates have learned much about the reasoning behind the student’s response. This seven-part course examines the following interconnected topics: creating a… read more

Addressing complex, real-world problems in class is an authentic and relevant context for ESOL and ABE instruction. It creates opportunities for learners to develop the language that demonstrates their critical thinking. Come explore ways to use problem-based learning with learners at any proficiency level.… read more

Too often, teachers ask questions that have a single ‘right answer’. Whether or not a student gets these types of questions right or wrong, neither teacher nor classmates have learned much about the reasoning behind the student’s response. This seven-part course examines the following interconnected topics: creating a… read more

Navigating twenty-first century life seems to involve one complex project after another! Find out how to transfer this reality to the adult education classroom via meaningful classroom projects. These projects not only draw on and develop an array of language and literacy skills, but also enhance "soft"… read more