Slow Learners?

Jeane

Jeane

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One school I knew had separate classes for kids depending on how "smart" they were. This fostered animosity because the kids who the school didn't consider to be all that intelligent felt like they were being discriminated against.

Why can't they have the same classes as other kids their age?

According to the teachers in that school, this model was good for all parties because teachers would spend more time with the "slow-learners." Though the intentions were good, the resulting feelings of inferiority this produces can't be without consequences because some kids can be affected by it the rest of their lives.

Any suggestions how "slow learners" ( I hate this phrase) can be made comfortable enough to enjoy and learn their lessons without being made to feel inferior to those who seem to understand what they are being taught faster?

Or do you think the system I describe might be better for struggling learners?
 
The system you describe is just better for struggling learners because it is what it is, lets face the truth, I'm sorry but "slow-learners are just different from others and separating them from other kids is the right thing to do in order for them to learn as much as they can despite the fact that they're different.
 
The system you decribed is good for struggling leaners so that Teachers can spend some time with them and teach them as much as possible.
Additionally speaking , some other systems that I know could help slow leaners, that is by pairing up slow learners together with fast learners. A pair or more should include a slow learner and a fast learner.
 
Unless the 'slow-learning' students are willing to stay after school for remedial classes so that they can catch up to the rest of their peers, it's better for them to be given specialized classes in order for the teachers to better instruct them. All in all, while it may be a blow to their ego, it's better for them to learn a pace that they're more comfortable with. It will also help stem the general feelings of inadequacy, since they would not be forced to see how their peers understand something that they might have extreme difficulties with.
 
Students have different learning styles and capabilities. Separating the struggling students is a good idea because the teacher can more focus on their needs without affecting the learning of other students who can learn the lessons easily. I also don't consider them slow learners, but students with different learning styles and needs.
 
Students have different paces as far as learning is concerned. The so called slow learners or children with learning difficulties should be given remedial lessons,in school and home.Holiday redial lessons can be applied st home to help them cafch up.The good thing is that the slow learners also have an area they excel in.
 
I think the method is discriminating and should not be used. I agree that students are different and separating them was done with good intentions to ensure good performance. However, this method could instill a feeling of inferiority in the kid which could lead to low self esteem and many other negative cases.
I think the students at the same academic level should learn in the same classroom and teachers should incorporate methods that will favour both slow and fast learners.
Teachers should ensure they properly introduce a topic, outline the steps clearly and explain them systematically. They should involve their students by asking them questions, giving them sums to solve and giving them a chance to ask questions before the end of the lesson. They should also urge their students to consult further during their free time if they do not understand concepts taught in class as well as give regular tests at the end of each topic to evaluate progress of students.
 
This is similar to the pilot class that we have in the olden times where the fast learners are placed as a special section. I guess there can be an experimental class for the slow learners because they will be comfortable there instead of being with the fast learners. We have to admit that the learning capacity of students vary and the teachers seem to be ignoring this fact. A competence exam will determine the level of learning of the students.
 
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I don't see any problem separating class for slow learners to the regular students. Children don't feel any insecurities because they are one group of slow learners. That system existed in our place. It will help them to learn at their own pace without struggling. The society is becoming aware and accepting the special children as part of the community that needs help and develop their ability in every aspect.
 
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Inclusion is very important for slow learners. The methodics of work should be adapted and adjusted to each individual slow learner, which means that there should exist individualized operating plan for each of such learners. It is also very important to set the specific goals for each individual learner so that there is clear understanding of what is expected from them and what competences should be met. What we should expect from them and strive for is to help further development based on the preserved potentials of the learner and to enable educational accomplishments within the limits of preserved abilities. Any kind of separation from the rest of the peer group may have long term negative effect. Inclusive model of education has positive effects on slow learners and later in life it is transferred to the following phases and the concept of lifelong learning.
 
I think its hard for them to learn because some student wants some attention by their ability to read because sometimes they want their family to teach also speak out your suggestion is able to give a child a chance to read or developing her learnings from slow to fast learners and for teacher always give your student a to memorize things because slowly learn may not come up about the topic you been discussed.
 
I do admit I experienced this as a child. The whole class was split into two. One for the "slow learners" and those with "issues." I admit this creates division between the children and it is a bit degrading especially if done rudely, as with my case the teacher yelled at me in front of everyone and demanded I switch class because I was stupid. Yes too harsh I know, it destroyed my self confidence and instilled my fear in public speaking. Anyway, all children have different paces in learning. All kids learn things differently, some from visual, some from hearing, others by experience. A teacher needs to figure out the learning style of those considered as "slow learners". This is a lot of work all on it's own but it will help the "slow learner" student a lot.
 
In a lot of schools here they have incorporated teachers aides to sit in the classes with students who are having a tough time keeping up, rather than removing them to a separate class entirely. This works better to eliminate those feelings of animosity in my opinion, whilst still giving struggling students adequate support.
 
It is a fact that in schools there are both slow and fast learners.It depends upon the teacher as well how effectively is conveying the concept to the students.It is much more in that, as the speed of the learner, how he is absorbing knowledge.Speed should never be a major factor in learning activity it is way more important that the learnt concept is retained by the learner for longer period of time.In schools students should never be separated on base of slow or fast learning concept.That would give the students a sense of inferiority and might be a hindrance in the learning process in the future.
 
This method absolutely has more destructive effects than helpful. Discriminating students based on their intelligence is very uncalled for. As what has been proven by studies, different people have different intelligences. Not only are you hurting the students' feelings, but you are making them believe that they are complete failures that need to be worked on harder in order for them to improve.
 
It is not right to categorize students based on their rate of learning. The multiple intelligences were already presented to us so it's a bad idea to categorize the students this way since there is no valid basis. Not only are we hurting the students but we are making them believe that they are mediocre and many people are already better than them.
 
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