WHAT MAKES STUDENTS WANT TO LEARN? What New Research Says About Interest and Engagement Excellent Educator, 3(11), 11-12, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A review of research identified six common factors that spark situational interest in learning: relevance, novelty, cognitive challenge, social interaction, hands-on activity, and choice. These factors increase attention, engagement, and persistence, while also […]
CAN FASTER FEEDBACK IMPROVE LEARNING? What New Research Says About AI-Supported Peer Assessment Excellent Educator, 3(11), 9-10, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Researchers examined whether automated corrective feedback combined with peer assessment could improve language learning. Students receiving AI-supported feedback achieved better learning outcomes, reported higher intrinsic motivation, and demonstrated stronger self-regulated learning beliefs than students
Parental Influence on Student Engagement Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 8, Page: 1 Summary of Yang et al (2023) Academic Insights This review examines how parental involvement influences student engagement across behavioral, emotional, and cognitive domains. It shows that meaningful parental actions—especially academic socialisation such as discussing goals, expectations, and future plans—have the strongest impact
