Science learning for children with learning disabilities

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify students with learning disabilities in science subject in inclusive primary schools. The first stage of the study involves a screening interview, in which the researchers identify the responses of students with learning disabilities to science learning. To gather data for the study, teachers are given questions to respond to: how do teachers teach science to students with learning disabilities? And what are the difficulties in teaching science to students with learning disabilities? In addition, students are also asked if they like certain subjects and why. The second stage of the study involves classroom observation to see how students learn science. Identifying problems experienced by students with learning disabilities when studying science allows the researcher to either confirm or disprove the assumption that students with learning disabilities need different method of teaching or learning science. The finding of this study will benefit those who care about learning disability education. It is also directly related to my next research on science learning method for students with learning disabilities.