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 familiar with the math content at a beginning level and how this material is approached in the BeCALM curriculum.
- All adult education practitioners who are using or want to use BeCALM
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
This asynchronous, self-paced online course consists of six learning modules that will introduce you to the BeCALM series and how to effectively incorporate these materials in your classroom. The modules are:
- Module 1: Philosophy of BeCALM
- Module 2: What is Beginning Level Math
- Module 3: BeCALM Materials Overview
- Module 4: Building Operation Sense
- Module 5: Supporting All Learners
- Module 6: Course Closure
It is possible to work through all modules in one sitting, but we encourage you to complete one module at a time, in order to carefully reflect on your learning. The estimated time to complete this course is four hours. You will have roughly three weeks from the start date of the course section to complete all requirements.
Please note: Registrants will receive a separate email from sherry_soares@terc.edu from the SABES Math Team at TERC with instructions on how to access the course in Canvas.
Did you know? BeCALM professional development may be bundled to receive Professional Development Points (PDPs). Learn more here.
- Explain the philosophy and purpose of the BeCALM curriculum
- Summarize the math content at the beginning level (CCRSAE B/C, GLE 2-4)
- Become familiar with the scope and sequence and the structure of BeCALM materials
- Unpack the complexity of “beginning” level math concepts
- Give examples of how BeCALM builds operation sense
- Identify ways in which BeCALM addresses barriers faced by beginning math students
- Offer support options to learners at different levels of understanding
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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