DO STUDENTS LEARN MORE WITH CHOICE? What New Research Says About Meaningful Assessment Excellent Educator, 3(11), 5-6, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Authentic assessment is often associated with real-world tasks. However, researchers found that students frequently valued something else even more: choice. In a study examining highly engaging assessments, students reported stronger engagement when they could […]
WHY DO STUDENTS AVOID CRITICAL THINKING? What New Research Says About Building Cultures of Thinking Excellent Educator, 3(11), 3-4, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Critical thinking is often described as an essential educational goal. Yet many students hesitate to engage in it, especially when problems lack clear answers. Researchers studying an active-learning university course found that
SHOULD STUDENTS DECIDE WHAT TO PRACTICE? What New Research Says About Learner Control and Progress Tracking Excellent Educator, 3(11), 1-2, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Many digital learning systems automatically decide what students should practice next. While this can improve efficiency, it may also reduce opportunities for students to develop ownership of learning. A recent study
Could Classroom Air Affect Learning More Than Schools Realize? What New Research Says About Environmental Conditions and Concentration Excellent Educator, 3(10), 15-16, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent review examined how environmental classroom conditions influence concentration and academic performance. Researchers found that factors such as: can significantly affect student attention and cognitive performance. The study
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Can Language Classrooms Teach Humanity Too? What New Research Says About Humanistic Education Excellent Educator, 3(10), 13-14, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent review explored how humanistic approaches influence English language classrooms. The study argues that effective language education should support not only cognitive learning but also: The paper highlights approaches that encourage: WHY THIS
Interactive Learning Alone Is Not Enough What New Research Says About Engagement in Flipped Classrooms Excellent Educator, 3(10), 11-12, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent study examined how flipped classrooms and interactive learning environments influenced student engagement in life sciences education. The research found that combining: improved student participation and understanding. The study also emphasized
The Hidden Power of Time in Classrooms What New Research Says About Learning Rhythms Excellent Educator, 3(10), 9-10, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent study explored how time shapes classroom experiences for both teachers and students. Researchers found that classroom time is not simply about schedules or lesson duration. Instead, time influences: The study also
Learning May Depend on More Than Listening What Brain Research Reveals About Classroom Teaching Excellent Educator, 3(10), 7-8, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Using wearable brain-imaging technology in real classrooms, researchers examined how different teaching approaches affect student learning. The study found that blended teaching — combining student recall activities with teacher instruction — produced stronger
