Canviar el pati per transformar l’educació. El cas de l’escola Salvador Espriu de Vallfogona de Balaguer

Abstract

In recent years, in the Catalan educational community there has been a process of reflection on the improvement of education, as well as on innovative and creative experiences of schools based on the transformation of the playground. This study presents a reflection, a description and a pedagogical and anthropological analysis with respect to the experience of implementing changes and improvements in the playground of the Salvador Espriu school in Vallfogona de Balaguer. Likewise, it highlights the notable involvement of the pupils’ familiesin the activities carried out. To conduct this research, interviews were held with teachers and parents involved in the playground improvement process. The researchers also participated in the activities, carrying out a participative observation of the process. The result has been a complete in-depth study of the steps taken and the results obtained.