Innovation and inclusion in multigrade settings: A case study in a secondary rural school in Catalonia

Laura Domingo Peñafiel, Laura Farré-Riera, Núria Carrete-Marín, Núria Simó-Gil · 2025 · International Journal of Educational Research

Summary. A rural secondary school in Catalonia implements pedagogical renewal through multigrade classrooms using active methodologies, democratic structures, and ICT integration. The study identifies how the school achieves educational innovation and social inclusion through personalized learning, reflective teaching, and community engagement. The research confirms alignment between the school's innovative discourse and actual classroom practices that promote inclusion.

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Peñafiel, L. D., Farré-Riera, L., Carrete-Marín, N., & Simó-Gil, N.. (2025). Innovation and inclusion in multigrade settings: A case study in a secondary rural school in Catalonia. International Journal of Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102767

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102767
Countries: Spain
Regions: Europe
Categories: education, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-05-01