Supports for Teaching ANDE

Ambitious mathematics instruction requires having support and resources to foster a rich mathematics learning community grounded in mathematics discourse. We are committed to helping you make the most of these ready-made OER materials by providing instructor resources, training, and ongoing learning opportunities. 

Instructional Resources to Inform Your Practice

What makes the ANDE instructional approach unique?

ANDE is a research-based, ready-made course solution that marks a significant departure from traditional adult mathematics instruction. The ANDE instructional approach prioritizes active engagement and student collaboration. The ANDE curriculum utilizes highly contextualized problems that engender rich discussion while specifically attending to the social and emotional needs of adult basic education learners.

What instructional resources are available for new instructors?

We provide you with valuable instructional resources to support your practice, including:
  • Instructor Notes that outline the sequence of problems, suggest lesson pacing, anticipate students’ responses, and offer suggested follow-up questions to advance students’ thinking.
  • Signature Routines to open each lesson and scaffold instructors’ and students’ participation in a mathematics discourse community.
  • CIRCL Support Resources to help you attend to the socio-emotional dimensions of learning. 

What training and support are available for new instructors?

We provide a multi-layered support system designed to fit your professional schedule:
  • Introductory Workshops: Two-day sessions for new instructors that can be adapted to your specific timeline.
  • Asynchronous Learning: Free online modules to extend your knowledge as you begin implementing ANDE.
  • Coaching: Access to both group and individual coaching sessions for personalized guidance.

Who leads the professional development, and what will I learn?

Our sessions are led by mathematics education experts with deep experience in the unique challenges of adult basic education. These workshops and modules are designed to:
  • Build your mathematical knowledge specifically for teaching diverse adult learners.
  • Develop pedagogical skills for a contextualized, problem-solving approach.
  • Acquire skills to facilitate productive mathematical discourse that directly supports student success.
Have questions or thinking about getting started? Connect with us. We’d love to support your implementation.

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