Expressive and Receptive Language Problems among Students with Learning Disabilities at Irbid District

Abstract

The study examined levels of receptive and expressive language among students with learning disabilities at Irbid District. The sample of the study included students with learning disabilities enrolled at resource rooms in the educational directorate of Irbid District in the second semester of the school year 2022/2023 totaling (241) male and female students (132 male, 109 female). The analytical descriptive design was employed. An instrument was developed and administrated which consisted of (25) items measuring receptive and expressive language difficulties. The results of the study indicated that level of receptive and expressive language difficulties among students with learning disabilities at Irbid District was high. There were no statistically significant differences (? = 0.05) due to gender in the two domains and the total score of receptive and expressive language difficulties. The study recommends the need for collaboration among educators and parents to consider the needs of learning disabilities students and that all training, material and moral resources should be provided to develop receptive and expressive language skills among students with learning disabilities.