July 2026 – Page 2 – Excellent Educator

Why does vygotsky still matter in today’s classroom?

WHY DOES VYGOTSKY STILL MATTER IN TODAY’S CLASSROOM? What New Research Says About Constructivism and Differentiated Learning Excellent Educator, 3(13), 7-8, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Differentiated learning is often viewed as a modern teaching strategy, but this review argues that many of its principles are rooted in Lev Vygotsky’s constructivist learning theory. The authors explain […]

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Does Differentiated Teaching Improve Mathematics Learning?

DOES DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING IMPROVE MATHEMATICS LEARNING? What New Research Says About Differentiated Mathematics Instruction Excellent Educator, 3(13), 9-10, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Many elementary classrooms continue to rely on whole-class instruction despite wide differences in students’ mathematical readiness, interests, and learning preferences. This mixed-methods experimental study investigated whether differentiated learning could improve mathematics achievement among

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What Makes Inclusive Education Successful?

WHAT MAKES INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SUCCESSFUL? What New Research Says About Building Truly Inclusive Schools Excellent Educator, 3(13), 11-12, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Inclusive education has become a major focus of educational reform worldwide, but schools often struggle to translate policy into effective classroom practice. This systematic review analysed 3,663 SSCI-indexed research papers published between 2000

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Do Teachers’ Emotions Shape Inclusive Classrooms?

DO TEACHERS’ EMOTIONS SHAPE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS? What New Research Says About Teacher Emotional Competence Excellent Educator, 3(13), 13-14, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Teachers are often encouraged to use effective instructional strategies to support inclusive education, but this systematic review argues that how teachers understand and manage emotions is equally important. The researchers reviewed 18 empirical

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How Can Responsive Teaching Transform Inclusive Classrooms?

HOW CAN RESPONSIVE TEACHING TRANSFORM INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS? What New Research Says About Teacher Responsiveness Excellent Educator, 3(13), 15-16, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Teachers regularly respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs, but what does it mean to be a responsive teacher? This participatory action research study explored that question by working with teacher candidates,

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