Global Survey Sheds Light on How to Address Student Disengagement
Student and teacher engagement continues to be a huge challenge across the globe, yet we know it's one of the biggest indicators of student success. What will it take to ensure that everyone is engaged in the classroom?
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Global Survey Sheds Light on How to Address Student Disengagement
Student and teacher engagement continues to be a huge challenge across the globe, yet we know it's one of the biggest indicators of student success. What will it take to ensure that everyone is engaged in the classroom?
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State of Classroom Engagement Report
LEGO® Education conducted a global survey of over 6,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and students to uncover what engages, inspires, and builds confidence in students and educators.
Discover four themes that surfaced globally and learn strategies for increasing engagement at your district. Find out how to:
- Harness the power of student connection with collaborative, hands-on learning.
- Engage the whole student to boost academic performance.
- Empower teachers with ongoing support.
- Foster a culture of play to make learning engaging.
The Challenge
Around the world, students are not engaged in school. It's affecting their well-being and leaving them unprepared for their future.
- 31% of US administrators say students are engaged at school.
- 1 in 3 global teachers and parents say students are engaged at school.
- 57% of global teachers say their students have just surface level understanding of subject matter.
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The Solution
Taking a hands-on learning through play approach is the key to driving up engagement for both students and their teachers.
Students who are engaged in learning are 4x happier and 5x more confident than unengaged students.
- 8 in 10 US administrators believe that a learning through play approach supports better student outcomes including higher test scores, grades, and attendance.
- 80% of global teachers say learning through play supports improved collaboration, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and knowledge retention.
- 9 in 10 global teachers believe it’s never too late to engage students in learning.
Learn More
Together, We Can Transform Education
By inviting joy and curiosity into the classroom, we can enable all students and educators to thrive, developing the skills needed to build a better world for themselves and for others.
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