The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped education, posing unique challenges for multigrade classrooms in the District of Gandara I during the 2023–2024 school year. This study assesses the effectiveness of teaching strategies in this new normal environment using surveys and questionnaires from multigrade teachers. The findings highlight both strengths and areas for improvement. Teachers, school leaders, and students generally viewed multigrade teaching positively. Teachers effectively used provided methods, such as technology integration and parent-teacher partnerships. Students appreciated learning from older peers and receiving individualized attention. Collaboration among teachers, school heads, and parents was seen as beneficial, and technology was valued for enhancing engagement. However, the study identified areas needing attention. Teachers could benefit from more professional development in differentiated instruction and managing workloads. Some students struggled with concentration due to noise or the challenges of focusing on other grade levels. Additionally, there is a need to enhance student awareness of parent-teacher partnerships and better integrate technology into students lives outside school. The study recommends targeted professional development, improved student focus, and strategies to strengthen relationships and collaboration within multigrade settings.

multigrade teaching

professional development

technology integration

new normal education