Larry Cuban

Larry Cuban is a prominent American educator, researcher, and writer, known for his work on education reform, teacher education, and the impact of technology on learning. He has held various positions, including serving as a superintendent of schools in Arlington County, Virginia, and has taught at institutions such as Stanford University and University of Chicago. Cuban's work has been influenced by notable educators and researchers, including John Dewey, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky. His research has also been shaped by his experiences working with organizations like the National Education Association and the American Educational Research Association.

● Early Life and Education

Larry Cuban was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up in a family that valued education. He attended University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his bachelor's degree in history and English literature. Cuban then went on to earn his master's degree in curriculum and instruction from University of Chicago, and later his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from University of Chicago. His graduate studies were influenced by the work of B.F. Skinner, Jerome Bruner, and Lawrence Cremin. Cuban's early career was also shaped by his experiences working with educators like Ted Sizer and Deborah Meier.

● Career

Cuban's career in education spans over four decades, during which he has held various positions, including teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools in Arlington County, Virginia. He has also taught at institutions such as Stanford University, University of Chicago, and Harvard University. Cuban has worked with organizations like the National Education Association, American Educational Research Association, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. His work has been influenced by notable educators and researchers, including Diane Ravitch, Alfie Kohn, and Howard Gardner. Cuban has also collaborated with researchers like Seymour Papert and Sherry Turkle on projects related to education technology.

● Research and Publications

Cuban's research has focused on various aspects of education, including teacher education, education reform, and the impact of technology on learning. He has published numerous books and articles on these topics, including "Teachers and Machines: The Classroom Use of Technology", "Tinkering Toward Utopia: A Century of Public School Reform", and "Oversold and Underused: Computers in the Classroom". Cuban's work has been influenced by the research of Elliot Eisner, Lee Shulman, and Nel Noddings. He has also drawn on the ideas of John Goodlad, Theodore Sizer, and James Comer in his writing. Cuban's publications have been reviewed by scholars like David Tyack and William Ayers.

● Critique of Education Technology

Cuban has been a vocal critic of the over-reliance on technology in education, arguing that it has been oversold and underused in the classroom. He has written extensively on the topic, including in his book Oversold and Underused: Computers in the Classroom, which examines the impact of computers on teaching and learning. Cuban's critique of education technology has been influenced by the work of Neil Postman, Clay Shirky, and Cathy Davidson. He has also engaged with the ideas of Sugata Mitra and Salman Khan in his writing. Cuban's work has been reviewed by scholars like Andrew Feenberg and Rob Kling.

● Awards and Honors

Cuban has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to education, including the American Educational Research Association's Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Staff Development and Training Association's Distinguished Service Award. He has also been recognized by organizations like the National Education Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Cuban's work has been acknowledged by scholars like Diane Ravitch and Alfie Kohn, who have praised his commitment to education reform and teacher education. Cuban has also been honored by institutions like Stanford University and University of Chicago for his contributions to the field of education. Category:American educators