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.

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Unpacking the Power of Engagement (Part 1)

Explore the many layers of classroom engagement to foster effective and meaningful learning in the first of a six-part blog series on engagement.

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4 Takeaways from Student Engagement Panel with District and Education Leaders ​

Learn more about student engagement from an expert panel. Discover practical tips and strategies to make learning more engaging and fun.​

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Hands-on learning: What, Why, and How​

Discover the power of hands-on learning, learn how to improve classroom engagement, and explore tactile activities that can engage and inspire every student.​

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Irving ISD drives student engagement with hands-on lessons​

Read how this district embedded LEGO Education solutions and standards-aligned hands-on playful learning in core curriculum.​

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Survey: Permission to Play​

A survey of K-8 students and teachers uncovered powerful views on learning through play. We agree with the 96% of teachers who believe it’s more effective than traditional methods like lectures or textbooks.​

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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