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ONLINE
ASSIGNMENT
EDU 9.12: THEORETICAL BASE OF COMMERCE
EDUCTION

SUBMITTED TO,
SHEEJA .R
(ASSISTNT PROFESSOR IN COMMERCE)
PMTC, MAVELIKARA

SUBMITTED BY,
SHAHNA
FATHIMA

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B.Ed
COMMERCE

STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH GIFTED

STUDENTS, SLOW LEARNERS AND
DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDRENS.
GIFTED CHILDREN
Gifted students re those children whose I Q is above 130. It is expected that not
more than 2% of children belonging to this category. Among them there will be few
whose IQ will be s high s 180 to 190. Gifted students are more able to do almost all
activities when compared to peers.

They show constantly remarkable performances.

They can contribute something particular to the society.
They show superiority only in the re of his/her giftedness.

IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED CHILDREN

Many studies have been conducted to identify gifted children. In these studies it
was observed that large numbers of gifted children are coming from the families of
unusual abilities and attainment. The parents of such children do not recognize
them as possessing superior ability. This is because when compared to other family
members they are rated as just average. Really they are intellectually superior far
to the average of the population. Most of the gifted children re found to come from
the parents engaged in professional field, in the management of their own business
or in the executive position of trade and business. Smaller percentage however
found to be children of parents who were working in skilled trades.

NEEDS AND PROBLEMS OF GIFTED CHILDREN

Gifted students have certain basic needs such as,

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Need for love, security and belongings.

In addition to these basic needs they possess some additional needs such as,

Need
Need
Need
Need

for
for
for
for

knowledge
creativity
development of exceptional abilities
self actualization

PROBLEMS

When they are not able to satisfy these needs it results into frustration.
He becomes a problem child.
Disturbed mentally and emotionally.
It brings a sort of maladjustments.

So proper environment is needed for his development. He is very

curious that means, he possess the habit of asking truth searching questions.
Parents and teachers, who do not understand the necessity of his argues,
usually snub him.

STRATEGIES
CHILDREN

TO

DEAL

WITH

GIFTED

Gifted students should provide proper care and attention. Three major
strategies to deal with gifted students are as follows;

ACCELERATION
ENRICHMENT
GROUPING

1) ACCELERATION
Acceleration is the process by which the progress of the child is
geared to a higher level. It
contributes to academic achievement. It is
early admission to lst grade, acceleration through the grades, early admission
to colleges etc.. If a student of STD V who is extra ordinarily brilliant then
suitable test re conducted to assess their standard of achievement. If he
catch-up with STD Vll then he might be promoted to STD Vll. Thereby he can
save time, money and effort.
2) ENRICHMENT

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Enrichment is the process by which the gifted students are given extra
work or special projects in addition to their regular works. Advanced works
and assignments can be given according to their abilities. They provide
additional educational opportunities. And also given responsibilities in the
working of social science club, sports club, science club, arts club etc

3) GROUPING

In a heterogeneous classroom it includes bright, dull and average

students. Usually teacher proceeds t the pace of verge students who form
majority. The problem is that dull cannot catch up easily and the bright feel
bored. So grouping is more effective. Class is divided into different groups
according to their abilities. Then the group become homogeneous and it
create competitive spirit among students.

SLOW LEARNERS
Slow learners re those children whose IQ is above 70 but learn at a slower rate. The
upper limit of sloe Lerner category is usually fixed as an IQ score of 85.They take
longer time to understand things than an average person, or someone who require
multiple explanations before they get a concept. Example: - (New Technologies like
ICT).

Need special care from all.

More affection and positive words can be used in communication.
We need to mould him or her in a right way.
It is not a disease.

IDENTIFICATION OF SLOW LEARNERS

Teachers observation- inside and outside.

Intelligence test - group test, individual test.
Achievement test- to know achieve level.
Case study method

PROBLEMS OF SLOW LEARNERS

A slow learner is one who does not learn successfully due to these problems;

General socio-cultural problems.

Language problems.

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Inadequate use of strategies.

Lack of interest due to family background.
Illiterate parents.
Avoided by parents in early childhood.
Mental weakness.
Backward children have adjustment problems in regular classes.
Generally assignments given to him are too difficult.
Lack of motivation to learn (either because of background, emotional
problems or his learning attempts does not get suitable encouragement/
reinforcement from teachers).
He has become failure oriented because of repeated defeats and no longer
believes himself capable of learning.
He is bitter and hostile towards school and society because of humiliation he
has suffered. The school environment does not provide motivation to work.
Thinking skills are developed slowly when compared to others.

STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH SLOW

LEARNERS
The following are the strategies or suggestions to deal with slow learners.
MOTIVTION
Provide proper motivation to the students to learn more. There by it develop
self confidence among them and leading to self esteem.
INDIVIDUL ATTENTION
The teacher should recognize the individual differences and identify the
problem of the child. Then adopt remedial instructional strategy.
DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD WORK HABITS
They have poor attitude towards work. It may because of too difficult
work or beyond entering level of slow learners. So careful attention in
curriculum content. Otherwise it results in boredom and poor attention.
ELASTIC CURRICULUM
The curriculum should be flexible. It must suit the requirement and need
of slow learners.
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Provide healthy and suitable school environment to the students.
Otherwise emotional problems may occur.

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PRESENTATION OF LEARNING TASKS
Learning tasks should be presented in a simple manner. Complex
learning situations should be avoided.
PERIODICAL MEDICAL CHECK UP
Physical abnormalities sometimes a factor for slow learning. Poor
health adversely affects learning. So diagnose it. Then he becomes a normal
learner after remedial treatment.
SPECIAL METHODS OF TEACHING
1. Audio visual instruction
2. Computer assisted instruction
3. Multimedia based modular approach
4. Peer tutoring

DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN

An individual who is affected by any physical impairment in any way
and hence is compelled to limit his participation in normal activities
may be referred to as differently abled children.

PROBLEMS

FACED

BY

DIFFERENTLY

ABLED

CHILDREN

Differently abled children face many problems on account of

his deformity. They were unable to participate in desirable normal
activities. His incapability develops in him emotional problems like
sense of inferiority, resentment and discouragement. They may feel
that the others have a low opinion about him due to his defect and an
undue exaggeration of this feeling my result in the development of an
attitude of self pity.

Sometimes it happens to be the result of unfavorable home or

environmental conditions or of delayed treatment of pre-deposing

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condition. Such children may attain proper adjustment if they are

provided with improved environmental conditions.

STRATEGIES
TO
DEAL
WITH
DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN

Childrens are treated equally

1.

EQUALITY IN CLASSROOM

Usually children with special needs are more likely to be bullied compared to
other students in the class. Set common rules for the entire class and make
sure that the differently abled student also follows the rules and has equal
rights in classroom. Do not consider the child different from others just
because of his physical disability. Never criticize the student for his disability.
Even if students with special needs do not always have access to the same
learning tools as their classmates, never let them feel inferior to others in the
classroom.

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Teacher talking to a parent

COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY WITH THE

PARENTS OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN.
2.

Communicating
with
parents
of
differently
abled
children
is
necessary because some parents think that no one values their child
because of their challenges. First, know how the parent prefers to
communicate and
make them feel comfortable with your polite
conversation. There are also some parents who feel embarrassed about
having a child with special needs, in this case it is your responsibility to make
them realize that having special needs is not the childs mistake and as
parents they should support the child. By being in contact with the parents
regularly, you can not only share the concerns but also get parents support
in helping their child in your ways.

3.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPECIFIC

DISABILITY FACED BY YOUR STUDENT
Know about the disability of your student. You can contact the parents of the
student or talk to his previous teachers and know more about the disability
of the student. When you know more about the disability, about the child, his
routine and how he deals with his disability, you can help the student to a
greater extent. You can use new educational tools useful to the students with
special needs.

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Differently abled student doing his homework

RESEARCH AND KNOW MORE ABOUT THE

STRENGTHS
AND
WEAKNESSES
OF
DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS
4.

Know about the strengths and weaknesses of the differently abled children in
your classroom. Know in which areas they excel and where they are lagging.
Encourage them to use their strengths to improve themselves and help them
change their weaknesses to strengths. Do not be overly polite to them
because differently abled children misunderstand your politeness for pity and
nobody likes to pitied as if they were lacking something. Differently abled
children do not view their disability as a lack and neither should you.

BE INVOLVED
AND MONITOR
ACTIVITIES
5.

IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES
THEIR
INDEPENDENT

Assign individual activities to the students in your classroom and monitor the
activities of all students, so that the specially abled children know that they
are being treated equally in their classroom. Always be there to help them
with their activities. Strictly prohibit criticism of any form from any student in
your classroom. Make sure that students do their activities independently.

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This helps the specially abled students boost their confidence and learn to do
things independently.

Child with hearing aid

6.

KEEP YOUR INSTRUCTIONS SIMPLE AND

DECLARATIVE
When you have students who are audibly impaired in your classroom, it is
important that you keep your instructions clear and understandable. Do not
use complex language that confuses differently abled children. Keep it in
mind and use simple and declarative instructions in your classroom.

Teacher consoling student

7. ENCOURAGE THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS TO

CONTACT YOU FOR ANY HELP REQUIRED
At times, the only support differently abled children need is moral support.
They just need someone to share their concerns with. Let them know that
they can contact you for any help required. Make them feel free to talk to

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you about their problems. This helps you know more about them and this in
turn helps you to think from a different perspective. When you start seeing
things from their perspective you can help your differently abled students
more effectively.

Students participating happily

8.

MAKE
LESSON
PLANS THAT
ENCOURAGE
MORE
STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT
Usually, differently abled children do not participate much in classroom or
cultural activities. The most common reason for this is that they experience
inferiority complex, so to get them out of this make a lesson plan that
encourages every student to participate in activities. When they participate
frequently in classroom activities with other students in their classroom, it
gives them confidence to face people in their daily lives.

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