The document discusses slow learners and their characteristics. Slow learners exhibit slow sensory motor development, low intelligence, poor language skills, lack of imagination and generalization. Their causes may include family factors like low intelligence of parents, economic conditions, ineffective teaching methods. Some strategies to help slow learners include minimizing verbal instructions, using repetitive practice, employing project methods, using audiovisual aids, providing a rich learning environment, periodic medical checkups and home visits by teachers. It is important for teachers to understand individual needs and use appropriate teaching strategies to maximize learning outcomes for slow learners.

1. Topic : Slow Learners
S.Noelin
II B.Ed
English
Meston College Of
Education
Royapetah,Chennai
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4. characters
Mental
CharacterPhysical
Character
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5. • Slow sensory motor development
• More reaction time
• Defect in vision,hearning and speech
• Low intelligent quotient
• Lack of reasoning ability
• Low memory
• Negative attitude towards learning
• Low academic achievement
• Poor language ability
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6. Psychological
character
• Lack of imagination
• Lack of generalization
• Nail biting
social/moral
character
• Lack of stamina to sit in class for long
time
• Day dream
• Afraid and self-conscious
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8. Identification tools and
techniques
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10. Causes for slow learners
Intelligence level of family members: If the
parents are not intelligent enough they may not be
able to take positive steps towards the education of
the child.
The family which is economically fit can
provide better opportunities for their
children than poor family.
Ineffective method of teaching, Improper
curriculum, lack of qualified teachers.
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11. Emotional
factors Personal
factors:
Broken
homes
Tensions
Conflicts
Long illness
Lack of self-
confidence
Absence from
school
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12. Special methods of teaching for slow
learners:
Verbal instructions should be minimized.
Repetitive practice/drill work should be
emphasized.
 Project method should be employed in
imparting education to the slow learners.
Use of audio visual aids such as
pictures,models,charts ,films.
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Provide rich environment for learning
both at home and at school.
Periodical medical checkup should be
arranged in schools.
Home visit by the teacher can modify
the environment at home for slow
learners.
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Motivation
towards
learners
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18. Strategies for educating slow
learners
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21. These are just a handful of techniques that
may help slow learners achieve academic
success. What is important in the
education of the slow learners is that
teachers evaluate and understand the
individual needs of each students, and
use appropriate teaching strategies that
will maximize the educational outcomes
of this population students.
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22. References:
 Hertzog N.B. (1998) Gifted education
specialized. Teaching exceptional children.
Jan/feb;pp39-43.
Dr.Umadevi, M.R. Special Education. A
practical approach to educating children with
special needs.
Lerner,J. (2002). Learning disabilities.(8th ed)
Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
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23. Thank you
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