SLOW LEARNERS
“Learning is a continuous process from cradle to grave” Every student has his own style of learning. Some student’s way of learning and ability will be entirely different compared to other students. If we watch them closely, we can find some abnormality in them due to various reasons. The slow learners look like normal students only but they will have some abnormality compared to normal students. They are normal students but they take more time to learn .Such students won’t show much interest in studies .If they are forced to learn, they will be evasive and all the efforts of the teacher will be in vain. It won’t be positive. They need special care by experienced and trained teachers. Teaching such students will be a very challenging task. We can give them hope by giving extra care. This article encounters the reasons of slow learning and suggests some of the tips to help the slow learners.
What is learning?
Learning is a process which continues from cradle to grave without any age barrier.
Who are slow learners?
The students who lack interest in learning and are normal from the birth and take long time to learn and understand are called slow learners. They are not mentally retarded children. All they need is extra care from teachers.
Reasons of slow learning
There are many reasons for slow learning.
i. Lack of interest :-
Slow learners generally don’t show any interest in learning. They don’t have any seriousness about their studies. Even if the teachers and parents force them to study, they won’t study. Therefore in order to make them study, teachers ha...
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5) Role play:- The teachers should develop confidence among the slow learners by giving them role play so that the students can play the roles which are given by the teachers. This will help them to get rid of their fear and they can gain more confidence.
Curative measures:-
a. Teachers should maintain a friendly relationship with their parents to help the slow learners.
b. Teaching the students how to use dictionary.
c. Teaching them new vocabulary and meanings.
d. Encourage the students to read story books and novels.
e. Teach them simple conversations according the situation.
f. Must motivate them to think critically.
g. Experienced teachers should be recruited.
disabilities. Children with learning disabilities learn at a slower pace and do need to be
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