Answer the following questions.

1. What is a learning difficulty? (10pts.)

It is recognized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, as well as

poor spelling and decoding skills. These difficulties are frequently the result of a slow
learner or imperfection in the phonological component of language, which is often
unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective
classroom instruction. It may also include reading, comprehension, and writing
difficulties, which can constrain a learner's vocabulary and background knowledge,
affecting his or her studies.

2. What are the different types of learning difficulties? Give their definitions. (25pts.)

Dyslexia - a type of learning disability that is caused by a neurological disorder. It is

distinguished by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, as well as
poor spelling and decoding skills. These difficulties are usually the result of a
phonological component of language deficit, which is often unexpected in relation to
other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction.

Dysgraphia - is a writing disability in which a person finds it difficult to form letters,

write within a defined space, and express ideas, reading, writing, and spelling. This
affects writing and can lead to problems with spelling, poor handwriting, and putting
thoughts on paper.

Dyscalculia - is a mathematical disability in which a person struggles to solve

arithmetic problems and understand math concepts. Dyscalculia is a term that refers to
a variety of lifelong math learning disabilities.

Dyspraxia - is a recognized movement impairment, also known as clumsy child

syndrome. Children with dyspraxia have a poor understanding of their own senses and
struggle to plan and organize their thoughts; physical activities are difficult for them
to learn. They also have a slow development of speech and language.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - is an abbreviation for attention

deficit hyperactivity disorder. Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are
used to make a diagnosis. The inability to focus and maintain attention is one of the
symptoms experienced by students with this type of disability. Symptoms include
forgetting things, having poor short-term memory, and being easily distracted.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) - Learners with APD frequently struggle to

develop reading, spelling, and writing skills. Learning vowels and developing
phonemic awareness, which are the foundations of reading, can be particularly
challenging. Understanding spoken instructions is difficult. APD students perform
better in classes that do not rely heavily on listening.
3. What are the differences of learning disability, learning disorder and learning
dificulty? Make a Table and aligned it by column for your explanation. (25pts.)

A learning disability is a condition that prevents or significantly hinders someone

from learning basic skills or information at the same rate as the majority of people
their age. It is caused by a brain difference that affects how information is received,
processed, and communicated. Learning disabilities cannot be cured or fixed, but they
can be assisted. Depending on the type of disability, interventions may be provided to
assist an individual in learning strategies that will help him/her succeed in the future.

Learning disabilities have a significant impact on how society views those with those
disabilities. It has an impact on society in terms of a person's ability to interact within
a community, not just in the educational setting. Despite the fact that a child with a
learning disorder can be challenged by evaluations, trained specialists, therapy, and
drug treatments, they can live an independent life. People with learning disabilities
should be able to live independently if they are properly diagnosed.

Learning Difficulties occur when formal teaching methods for reading, writing, and
spelling are ineffective in assisting children of this age group in overcoming this
learning difficulty. Observations of a child's development can reveal visible signs of
this learning difficulty in their struggles with word order, reading, or writing.

4. As a teacher, how will you handle a student that has learning difficulty/ies? (20pts.)

As their teacher, there are numerous ways I can handle to maximize a child's potential
in the classroom by providing adequate support throughout their lessons. As their
teacher, I must ensure that frequent assessments and monitoring of a child's progress
are carried out on a continuous basis throughout the year, and that support is provided
as needed. In the first instance, I can outline the lesson's goals and objectives before
concluding with a joint session. Individuals can set goals while having a basic
understanding of how to achieve them if the lesson objectives are broken down into
small, easily remembered bits of text. The use of recapping allows children to assess
their own strengths and weaknesses and can aid in the transfer of information from
short term to long term memory.

5. As a teacher, how will you help the student that has learning difficulty to grow and
stand on their own? (20pts.)

As their teacher, I should explain things clearly in short, simple sentences in a direct
manner. When explaining more complex verbal concepts to children with learning
disabilities, common teaching strategies that pair nouns with literal visual
explanations can be used. 'As verbal information becomes more demanding, visual
explanations are likely to become more complex as well. As a result, it's critical to
understand how visual cues can be used to reduce ambiguity and create meaning in
visual explanations.' Every child is unique, as are their learning preferences, strengths,
and weaknesses. Within the classroom, it is critical that a teacher understands each
child as an individual and provides the necessary support.