2. I AM 3RD YEAR STUDENT AT LESOTHO COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION THABA- TSEKA UNDER THE PROGRAM
OF DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY EDUCATION (STREAM B)
3. INTRODUCTION
In schools we are committed to providing inclusive and effective
education for all students. Learning disabilities present both challenges
and opportunities for us to enhance our teaching strategies, so here I am
going to present about learning disabilities.
These are the factors which make learning difficult, learners with
learning disabilities experience difficulties in learning and if these
learners are not effectively taught or recognized in schools they feel
inferior or demotivated.
5. DYSCALCULIA
This is the learning disability that affects learners` ability to
understand number-based information and mathematics. It hinders
learners` pace in learning mathematics.
6. IDENTIFICATION OF LEARNERS
WITH DYSCALCULIA
• They lack interest in activities concerning Mathematics
• They feel bored during Mathematics lesson
• They perform poorly in Mathematics tasks
• They feel frustrated when asked to do Mathematics concept
7. HOW TO INTERACT WITH
DYSCALCULIA LEARNERS
Offer remedial lessons.
Be creative and innovative, come up with new strategies.
Help them identify their strengths and offer positive reinforcement.
Use assistive technology ; Introduce educational mathematics games.
Use manipulatives ; counting blocks, abacuses.
Break tasks into smaller steps ; present mathematics problems in a
step-by-step manner allowing learners focus on one aspect at a time.
8. DYSGRAPHIA
It is a disability characterized by writing disability, for this learners there are
underlying reasons their papers are so messy or that their speed is excessively fast or
extremely slow.
9. IDENTIFICATION OF LEARNERS
WITH DYSGRAPHIA
They lack interest in activities involving writing
Their hand writing is horrible
They fail to write in margins
They are extremely slow in their writing
10. HOW TO TEACH AND INTERACT WITH
LEARNERS WITH DYSGRAPHIA
oLet learners practice spelling bee regularly.
oBe patient to learners, give them time to finish writing.
oEncourage them to be patient with themselves.
oEncourage oral discussions ; promote verbal participation and
discussions.
oGive them opportunities to read aloud.
11. DYSLEXIA
This is the learning disability that involve difficulty in reading due to
problem identifying speech sound and learning how they relate to
letters and words decoding.
They experience difficulties with language skills like spelling, writing
and pronouncing words.
12. CHARACTERISTICS OF
LEARNERS WITH DYSLEXIA
They have difficulty in remembering simple sequence such as naming days of the
week
Their spelling is poor
They have difficulty in pronunciation
Remembering is also a problem especially spoken directions
13. HOW TO INTERACT WITH OR TEACH
LEARNERS WITH DYSLEXIA
Give learners additional time to complete tasks or reading
Repeat directions.
Allow learners practice reading more often.
Be patient with learners.
14. APHASIA
According to Mayo clinic; this is the neurological disorder that is
caused by damage or trauma to the parts of the brain that
controls language. It can be caused by stroke, brain injuries,
infections or other conditions that caused damage to the brain.
15. IDENTIFICATION OF LEARNERS WITH
APHASIA
They have difficulty with speech
They cannot express themselves clearly
They also do not understand speech
Their language is not fluent
16. HOW TO INTERACT WITH
LEARNERS WITH APHASIA
Repeat words as necessary when speaking to them
Be patient with them when they struggle with speaking and writing
Create word chase boards
Use flash cards to build their vocabulary
Encourage non-verbal communication
Give them time to process information and formulate their responses
without interrupting
Simplify language; use plain language, avoid complex sentences to
enhance understanding
17. WHAT I REALIZED DURING TEACHING
PRACTICE
These type of learning disabilities seem to be there in primary schools but teachers
seem to ignore or unaware of them. They do not recognize such learners hence those
learners are not taught effectively therefore they feel inferior, demotivated and end
up dropping out.
18. RECOMMENDATION
I would advice that such schools be visited annually and teachers be
made aware of these learners, they should be taught about these
learning disabilities and how to interact with such learners. This will
make such school referred to as child friendly schools and those
learners will feel at home.
