PROBLEMS FACED BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS (EST'S) TOWARDS SLOW LEARNERS

Abstract

Slow learners have attention problems of short memory and they do not remember what they learn. Slow learners face problem to develop the interest towards learning process and get bored easily. This paper investigates problem faced by elementary school teachers toward slow learners. It also indicates opinions of the teachers about teaching slow learners. Moreover, it explores remedial techniques to help teachers in teaching slow learners. Whereas, thirty one elementary schools were taken as sample through lottery method and 150 female teachers were selected as sample for this research through random sampling technique. Self-developed five point likert scale was used as instrument. The result of paper showed that majority of teachers face problem in teaching slow learners. Sample teachers suggest some Remedial techniques for teaching slow learners include maintaining eye contact, being patient and understanding slow learners. It also suggested updating parents about performance of slow learners in classroom.