A kisiskolák és lehetőségeik
Small schools and their opportunities

Summary/Abstract: This study attempts to uncover and understand the many different factors of small schools in Hungary: the role of disadvantage, how and if equity and inclusion can be realised, and the complex ways in which society perceives these institutions. For these social determinants are multifaceted, further aspects of pedagogy and education policy will be discussed too. Based on regional and education statistics related data, the paper explores the main features and the recent history of those primary schools in Baranya which operate with a low number of students. In this recent history of small schools, there is a clear emphasis on school closures, a process that we will focus on through our case study of two contemporary school closures in the area. With this analysis, our goal is to present several examples of embedded, functioning practices in small schools – many of which operate with multigraded study groups – that aim to support pupils and create an inclusive environment.

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