CAN ATTENTION BE TAUGHT? What New Research Says About Cognitive Control and Self-Regulated Learning Excellent Educator, 3(12), 9-10, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Attention is often viewed as a personal trait—something students either possess or lack. However, recent research suggests that attention can be strengthened through carefully designed learning strategies. Researchers divided children into two groups. […]
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
Feedback Improves Learning Quality Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 5, Page: 8 Summary of Ndlovu (2025) Academic Insights This summary emphasizes the importance of formative assessment and constructive feedback in improving learning outcomes. According to Ndlovu (2025) continuous assessment supports learning only when feedback helps students identify gaps and understand how to improve. Effective feedback
