Multigrade and the Nucleation policy of Country Schools: A Review

Multigrade teaching and nucleation, although distinct in approach, play fundamental roles in students' academic development. In multigrade teaching, the emphasis is on personalized education, vital to meeting individual needs in a diverse environment. Interaction in classrooms with students of different ages creates a flexible environment, allowing educators to adjust their practices to encompass varied learning styles. The research, conducted from 2019 to 2023, selected 15 articles after the careful exclusion of irrelevant materials, providing insights into multigrade teaching and nucleation policies in rural schools. The results contribute to understanding aspects involving the community, crucial for educational success. In multigrade teaching, maintaining local schools strengthens the ties between the school and the community. Geographic proximity and active parental involvement in smaller schools often result in more cohesive communities committed to education. On the other hand, nucleation may require additional efforts to maintain community involvement, as the centralization of resources can physically distance the school from the community center. Thus, the objective was to conduct an integrative literature review to understand multigrade teaching and nucleation policies in rural schools.