LEAD Group, India’s leading School EdTech, has recently released a new study, ‘The Pulse of School Leaders Survey’, which analyses the current state of school education in India. Among its significant findings, schools that deliver multi-modal education to their students rate themselves higher than schools that use only traditional forms such as textbooks.
The survey was based on ratings from over 500 private schools with nearly 1.7 lakh students. The schools were asked to rank themselves on four key student learning outcomes: conceptual understanding, confidence, English speaking, and overall quality of education. While most schools rated themselves high on conceptual understanding and overall quality, there were gaps in students’ confidence levels and English speaking skills.
The study highlights a clear difference in the performance of schools that use Integrated Systems like LEAD versus those that rely on traditional forms like textbooks alone. Notably, Integrated Systems combine different modes of learning —textbooks, videos, and activities—in their lesson plans. The National Curriculum Framework 2023 recommends these various approaches, emphasizing that learning should extend beyond traditional textbooks.
Conceptual Understanding in core subjects
Over 93% of schools using Integrated Systems believe their students excel in conceptual Understanding of Maths and Science, as compared to only 85% of other schools
Confidence Level
87% of school leaders using Integrated Systems report good confidence levels in their students, while only 78% of other schools report the same
English Proficiency
79% of school leaders that deliver multi-modal learning via Integrated Systems report their students to be comfortable speaking in English, compared to 73% in other schools
Quality Education
Most schools rated their quality of education as good. However, while one in three schools using Integrated Systems rated their quality high, only one in four other schools rated themselves high.
According to LEAD Group’s ‘The Pulse of School Leaders Survey,’ principals and school owners who use Integrated Systems attribute the above student transformation to multi-modal learning through the use of smart classrooms and activity kits (48% of school leaders), focused teacher training (33% of school leaders), and significant curriculum innovations such as ELGA (LEAD’s unique programme that teaches English as a skill) and Coding (29% of school leaders).
The survey further examined schools’ aspirations and challenges. The most prominent aspiration of schools is to be known for academic excellence, and the second highest aspiration is to be tech-savvy, underscoring the significance of technology. The top two challenges faced by schools are a lack of sufficient financial resources and low student learning skills, showing that contrary to popular perception, the majority of private schools are affordable in nature, catering to lower and middle-income families.
Commenting on the recently released survey, LEAD Group CEO and Co-founder Sumeet Mehta said:
Schools are the crucible of our future. It is essential to know their aspirations, challenges, what’s working, and what needs to change. We have been believers in multi-modal learning and using technology to empower teachers, and these survey results further bolster our belief.
Mehta added:
Our goal is to make world-class education accessible to every child in the country, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they will need to excel in the 21st century. The National Education Policy 2020, completed four years last month, provides a robust framework enabling India to realize its vision of quality education for all and fostering academic excellence.
About LEAD Group
LEAD Group was founded in 2012 by Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah with the mission to transform school education in India. It combines deeply researched curriculum and pedagogy with technology to deliver an integrated system of teaching and learning that improves student learning outcomes and teacher performance in 9000+ schools across India. The platform’s Integrated School EdTech System is available to schools in 400+ towns and cities across India, reaching 5 million students and empowering over 50,000 teachers. LEAD-powered schools provide children with international standard education and national-level exposure for all-around growth, focusing on helping them become confident and succeed.
