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ISSN: 3048-9121 (Online)
Issue 3(11): What Actually Helps Students Learn?
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Why Do Students Avoid Critical Thinking?
Many students can think critically but hesitate to do so when faced with uncertainty. This Classroom Brief examines how classroom culture influences students’ willingness to question, explore, and take intellectual risks. The research highlights the importance of creating environments where curiosity is valued over simply finding the correct answer…………Read Summary
Can Faster Feedback Improve Learning?
Timely feedback is widely recognized as a powerful influence on student learning. This Classroom Brief explores research on AI-supported peer assessment and immediate corrective feedback. The findings suggest that specific, timely feedback can strengthen achievement, motivation, and self-regulated learning…………….Read Summary
Are Assessments Really Teaching?
Assessments communicate more than grades; they also send messages about what counts as knowledge. This Classroom Brief examines research showing how assessment practices shape students’ beliefs about learning. The study highlights the importance of rewarding reasoning, evidence, and deep understanding……………..Read Summary
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