Friday, August 10, 2012

“Dynamic Conservatism” and Stability in Teaching | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice

“Dynamic Conservatism” and Stability in Teaching | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice:


“Dynamic Conservatism” and Stability in Teaching

Why has the act of teaching in public schools (including charters) that serve wealthy, middle-class and poor children looked so familiar to generation after generation of journalists, researchers, parents and grandparents who enter classrooms? In short, why has there been so much continuity in teaching over the decades?
Surely, things have changed in classrooms. Desktops and laptops are prevalent in schools; teachers use the