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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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balance matters in inquiry

 Balance Matters in Inquiry

Balance Matters in Inquiry Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 5, Page: 4 Summary of Morris (2025) Academic Insights This summary explains the need to move beyond activity-focused inquiry toward balanced, comprehensive inquiry-based instruction. According Morris (2025) many classrooms equate inquiry with hands-on experiments while neglecting essential phases such as reasoning, explanation, and scientific argumentation. When

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