Children With Developmental Challenges

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 20 : Slow Learners

Identification of a slow learner

An Educational Assessment gives a detailed description of the child in school setting and information about:

• The child’s level of attainment in the basic subjects interms of what he can do , what his special difficulties appear to be and what steps have already been tried
• The child’s level of language development and speech
• Standards of achievement in other areas
• Emotional and social behaviour both in and out of the class room
• Interest in and attitudes towards school
• Previous school history
• The child’s interest and background
• Degree of parental cooperation