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Article 3
Article 3
Slow learning is not a learning disability that can be classified as a diagnostic category.
It is simply a term used to describe a student with the ability to acquire all necessary academic
skills, but at a rate and depth below that of the average student. In order to grasp new
concepts, a slow learner needs more time, more repetition, and often, more resources from
teachers to be successful. Reasoning skills are typically delayed, which makes new concepts
difficult to grasp.
Slow-learners are not averse to learning, and have no limitations for learning, but in fact
have their own psychology for learning. Hence the challenge for the parents or guardians or
teachers is to understand the student’s areas of interests and develop a teaching plan to cover
syllabus in a given timeframe. Slow learners are very sensitive and self-conscious as they are
very well aware of their weakness in comparison with the fast learners.
The first responsibility of the teacher is to build up confidence among these learners and
make them believe that they are no less than others. Encouraging words and phrases may
bring about a positive impact on the slow learners and will boost them to perform better.