Multisensory pedagogical model and new teaching technologies with an inclusive approach: a systematic review

Authors

  • Juan Carlos Romero Rodríguez Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Perú
  • Wendy Lorena Ocampo Ulloa Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo, Ecuador
  • Karla Gisella Velásquez Paccha Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo, Ecuador
  • Karina Isabel Reyna Santillán Ministerio de Educación, Ecuador

Keywords:

inclusive education, multisensory model, educational technologies, neurolearning, special educational needs

Abstract

Introduction: Inclusive education is a vital commitment to address diversity in classrooms, especially for students with special educational needs. Teacher training and educational policies must adapt to this innovation to ensure its effective, sustained, and equitable implementation. Training in information and communication technologies. Materials and methods: This systematic review analyzes the impact of the multisensory pedagogical model combined with new teaching technologies in inclusive contexts for basic secondary education students (8 to 14 years old). The PRISMA protocol was applied to select 48 empirical studies published between 2014 and 2024 in international databases Scopus, ERIC, and SciELO. Results: The results show significant improvements in academic performance, neuroplasticity, and socio-emotional skills, along with advances in accessibility for students with special educational needs. Discussion: Challenges linked to the digital divide and teacher training in information and communication technologies are also identified. Conclusions: The evidence reviewed indicates that integrating a multisensory pedagogical model with emerging technologies is an effective way to foster deep learning and promote inclusive education in middle school students. A positive impact on academic performance and brain neuroplasticity, as well as on socioemotional development, is established, with particular benefits for students with special educational needs.

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2025-08-13

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Romero Rodríguez, J. C., Ocampo Ulloa, W. L., Velásquez Paccha, K. G., & Reyna Santillán, K. I. (2025). Multisensory pedagogical model and new teaching technologies with an inclusive approach: a systematic review. Maestro Y Sociedad, 22(3), 2040–2052. Retrieved from https://maestroysociedad.uo.edu.cu/index.php/MyS/article/view/7086

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