Isra Medical Journal

Title:

Learning Disabilities (LD) in Primary Schools and their Awareness among Mainstream Female Teachers

Authors:

Zulfiqar Ahmed, Mariam Din

Published on:

2017-04-30

Journal Reference:

Volume 9- Issue 2 March - April 2017

Pages:

91-95

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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To identify the level of awareness of learning disabilities among mainstream female teachers in Islamabad and to differentiate the level in view of human age and teaching experience.

STUDY DESIGN: A descriptive study

PLACE AND DURATION: The study was conducted on 28 federal government public female schools in urban sector of Islamabad from 29th September 2011 to 31st Oct 2011.

METHODOLOGY: The research was survey of 74 primary school female teachers. A multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) of learning disabilities was used to know the level of awareness about learning disabilities. Data was analyzed on average / percentage. Prior permission was sought to conduct this field study.

RESULTS: Results indicated that most of mainstream teachers were with average level of awareness. There was a significant difference in awareness level of teachers in view of age and experience. Novice teachers were having better awareness than those of older ages.

CONCLUSION: It was concluded that most of female teachers were not well aware of concept, types and effects of learning disabilities while teaching school children. They also differed in awareness in view of age and experience.

KEYWORDS: awareness, dyslexia, learning disabilities, bio-chemical, early intervention, genetic