LEARNERS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS

1. Learners with Additional Needs
• Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering
Diverse Learners

2. Introduction
• - Every learner is unique and has individual
differences.
• - Some learners need special educational
provisions.
• - Recognizing their needs ensures equitable
education.

3. Categories of Learners with
Additional Needs
• 1. Learners with gifts and talents
• 2. Learners with difficulty seeing
• 3. Learners with difficulty hearing
• 4. Learners with difficulty communicating
• 5. Learners with difficulty learning

4. Learners with Gifts and Talents
• Definition: Learners with outstanding aptitude
or competence.
• Characteristics:
• - High curiosity and motivation
• - Advanced reasoning
• - Creativity and sensitivity

5. Supporting Gifted and Talented
Learners
• Strategies:
• - Challenging tasks
• - Independent projects
• - Mentorship
• Adaptations:
• - Differentiated instruction
• - Flexible pacing
• - Alternative assessments

6. Learners with Difficulty Seeing
• Definition: Learners with partial or total vision
loss.
• Characteristics:
• - Use Braille or assistive tech
• - Rely on auditory/tactile learning

7. General Classroom Adaptations
(Vision Difficulty)
• - Provide Braille or large print
• - Use audio/tactile aids
• - Describe visuals aloud
• - Ensure proper lighting

8. Learners with Difficulty Hearing
• Definition: Learners with partial or total
hearing loss.
• Characteristics:
• - Use sign language/lip reading
• - Prefer visual learning

9. General Classroom Adaptations
(Hearing Difficulty)
• - Face class while speaking
• - Use visuals and captions
• - Provide written instructions
• - Encourage peer assistance

10. Learners with Difficulty
Communicating
• Definition: Learners with challenges
expressing or understanding language.
• Characteristics:
• - Limited vocabulary
• - Difficulty articulating words

11. General Classroom Adaptations
(Communication Difficulty)
• - Simplify instructions
• - Use visuals and gestures
• - Allow extra time
• - Collaborate with specialists

12. Learners with Difficulty Learning
• Definition: Learners who struggle in academic
areas despite normal intelligence.
• Characteristics:
• - Slow progress
• - Difficulty with reading, writing, math

13. General Classroom Adaptations
(Learning Difficulty)
• - Step-by-step instructions
• - Multi-sensory teaching
• - Frequent feedback
• - Modify assessments

14. Inclusive Education and Teacher’s
Role
• - Foster acceptance of diversity
• - Collaborate with parents/specialists
• - Ensure equal opportunities

15. Reflection / Discussion
• 1. How can teachers identify learners who
need support?
• 2. What strategies promote inclusion?
• 3. Why is collaboration important?

16. Rubric for Reflection: Learners with
Additional Needs
• Criteria | Excellent (4 pts) | Good (3 pts) | Fair
(2 pts) | Needs Improvement (1 pt)
• -----------|------------------|---------------|-------------
-|--------------------------
• Understanding of the Topic | Thorough
understanding | Good understanding | Partial
understanding | Limited understanding
• Application of Learning | Clear, relevant
examples | Some examples | Vague examples
| No examples