Emerson Survey: Hands-On Experience Critical for STEM Education, a Challenge in Remote Learning
Parents say math, interactive STEM activities hardest subject obstacles outside the classroom
As school districts across the United States reimagine the start to the school year in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, a parent survey by manufacturing software and technology leader Emerson finds that a vital part of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education has been difficult to translate from the classroom to virtual learning: hands-on experience.
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“Educators and families are focused on modifying learning environments to ensure students can continue to learn in a safe way”
A significant majority (91%) of parents point to hands-on experience and experiments as key to motivating their child’s interest in math and science, yet less than 4 in 10 (39%) parents have done these hands-on experiments in the current remote learning environment. More than 8 out of 10 (84%) parents said they would be likely to participate in these activities with their children if given directions, materials and a lesson plan.
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This interactive teaching method provides a boost in a much-needed discipline: Nearly 6 in 10 parents (57%) say their child is lagging in at least one subject area, and 3 out of 10 parents named math (31%) as the biggest challenge for their child. On the flip side, 31% of parents said their child is excelling the most at English and reading.
“Educators and families are focused on modifying learning environments to ensure students can continue to learn in a safe way,” said Emerson President Mike Train. “We believe companies have a responsibility to offer resources to help support the next generation of innovators. Part of that is continuing to provide avenues for students to engage with the interactive, hands-on activities that inspire a lifelong love of STEM.”
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