Caleb Gattegno
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Caleb Gattegno (1911–1988) was an educator, psychologist, and mathematician. He is considered one of the most influential and prolific mathematics educators of the twentieth century.[1] He is best known for introducing new approaches to teaching and learning mathematics (Visible & Tangible Math), foreign languages (The Silent Way) and reading (Words in Color). Gattegno also developed pedagogical materials for each of these approaches, and was the author of more than 120 books and hundreds of articles[2] largely on the topics of education and human development.
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Born | (1911-11-11)November 11, 1911 |
Died | July 28, 1988(1988-07-28) (aged 76) |
Education | University of Basel, University of London, University of Lille |
Occupation(s) | Psychologist, mathematician, educator, inventor, author |
Known for | Inventor of The Silent Way, Words in Color, and Visible & Tangible Math teaching approaches |
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