A recent survey conducted by K-12 Techno Services, titled “All India Parent Survey 2024 – Parents’ Attitude and Perception towards the Indian School Education Landscape,” has revealed significant insights into the attitudes and preferences of parents regarding the integration of technology in schools and other aspects of education.
### Support for Technology Integration
The survey, which gathered data from over 3,000 parents of children enrolled in various educational boards such as ICSE, CBSE, IB, and state-level boards across different regions, found that an overwhelming 87% of parents support the integration of technology in schools. This majority recognizes the potential of technology to enhance learning experiences. However, there is a notable divergence in opinions on how strictly technology should be used. Only 28% of parents advocate for the exclusive use of technology for educational purposes, while others adopt more flexible approaches.
### Home Management Strategies
Parents’ strategies for managing technology use at home vary widely. While 46% of parents allow moderate usage, 28% restrict technology use to strictly educational purposes, and a small 6% permit unrestricted access. To balance screen time, 57% of parents encourage non-screen activities, while others explain the risks or set explicit limits on technology use[1][2][3].
### Life Skills Education
The survey highlights a strong emphasis on life skills education, with 94% of parents acknowledging its importance for a child’s overall development. This indicates a growing awareness among parents about the role of life skills in shaping well-rounded and capable individuals.
### Awareness of Educational Policies
The survey also explored parents’ awareness of key educational policies. Approximately 58.33% of parents have a positive awareness of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with Activity-Based Learning and Skill-Based Learning being the most recognized aspects. However, 21.12% of parents remain unaware of any specific aspects of NEP 2020, suggesting a need for better communication about the policy’s details and benefits.
Additionally, the survey found that 71.24% of parents are familiar with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, a fundamental right in Indian education. Nevertheless, 28.76% of parents remain unaware of this legislation, underscoring the need for continued efforts to educate and inform the public about it[1][2][3].
### Communication Preferences
There is a noticeable mismatch between parents’ communication preferences and the communication practices of schools. While 74% of parents prefer receiving updates on a weekly or monthly basis, 40% of schools communicate daily. Parents strongly favor receiving updates via WhatsApp (50%) and through Parent-Teacher Meetings (28%), whereas schools primarily use Parent-Teacher Meetings (31%), parent portals (22%), and WhatsApp/SMS (22%) for communication. This discrepancy highlights an opportunity for schools to align their communication strategies more closely with parental preferences[1][2][3].
### Balancing Screen Time
Managing screen time is a significant concern for parents. To address this, most parents (57%) encourage non-screen activities, while others focus on explaining the risks or setting clear limits on technology use. This balanced approach reflects parents’ efforts to ensure that technology use does not negatively impact their children’s well-being.
### Conclusion
The “All India Parent Survey 2024” provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Indian school education. The strong support for technology integration, the emphasis on life skills education, and the varying levels of awareness about educational policies all point to a dynamic and evolving educational environment. However, the survey also underscores the need for better communication and alignment between parents’ preferences and schools’ practices to ensure a more cohesive and effective educational experience.
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