Notable Work
Silent Way
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2933770 · wikidata
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Caleb Gattegno
1911-11-11 – 1988-07-28
Life & Legacy
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. 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 largely on the topics of education and human development.
Occupation & Career
mathematician, educator, pedagogue
Education
University of Basel; Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971); University of Lille
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Silent Way; Words in Colour
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Educational Solutions (United States) · Lycée Français d'Alexandrie · United Nations · University of Liverpool · University of London
Notable Work
Silent Way · Words in Colour
Education & Institutions
Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971) · University of Basel · University of Lille
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Words in Colour
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2933770 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2933770 — wikidata View source
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