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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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When Do Students Pay Attention?

WHEN DO STUDENTS PAY ATTENTION? What New Research Says About Classroom Activities and Engagement Excellent Educator, 3(12), 7-8, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Teachers often ask a simple but important question: When are students truly paying attention? Traditionally, attention has been measured through observation, participation, or student self-reports. However, these approaches may not fully capture what

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Do Students Learn More With Choice?

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

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Why Do Students Avoid Critical Thinking?

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

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Interactive Learning Alone Is Not Enough

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

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The Hidden Power of Time in Classrooms

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

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Learning May Depend on More Than Listening

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

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