Unlatching the gate
Katherine Safford-Ramus
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Unlatching the gate
Published
2008
Publisher
Xlibris Corp
Pages
186
ISBN-13
9781436351201
ISBN-10
1436351200
Description
This book was written for the thousands of adult education and post-secondary mathematics educators who teach the five million adults studying mathematics in the United States each year. It summarises the major learning theories from educational psychology, adult education, and mathematics education as well as research in adult mathematics education that can inform their classroom practice. Table of contents: * Chapter 1: The adult mathematics education system (The students. The instructional settings. The teachers) * Chapter 2: Human learning (Learning theories. Behaviorism. Cognitivists. Social learning theory. Information-processing theory. Constructivism. Contemporary issues in cognition. Learning styles. Multiple intelligences. Brain research. Affective factors) * Chapter 3: Adult learning. Introduction (Humanist orientation. Adult learning theory. Ethics and adult learning. The adult teacher - learner relationship. Cognitive development. Diversity. Perspectives. Student perspectives. Teacher perspectives) * Chapter 4: Mathematics education theory (Standards 2000. Pertinent topics -- understanding. Problem solving skills -- real world problems. Critical thinking. Cooperative learning. Problem-centred curriculum. Alternate assessment. Technology. Mathematicians' perspectives. Maths anxiety) * Chapter 5: Informed by research (Adult students. Teachers. Environment. Course materials. Conducting the class. Content -- real world problems. Pace. Learning style. Intervention strategies. Assessment. Institutional issues) * Chapter 6: The road ahead (What do we know? What can we do? What is the place of technology? What mathematics do adults need to know? How can we better align ABE, GED, and developmental mathematics? What about special needs populations? How do we change the adult mathematics classroom? Ethical issues. Perspectives).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Unlatching the gate?
This edition of Unlatching the gate has approximately 186 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Unlatching the gate?
For most readers, Unlatching the gate typically takes between 3h 53m and 2h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,500 words
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What is the word count of Unlatching the gate?
The estimated word count for Unlatching the gate is approximately 46,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Unlatching the gate?
Unlatching the gate was written by Katherine Safford-Ramus.
When was Unlatching the gate published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.