Teaching the English Language to Slow Learners: A Comprehensive Study

Abstract

Slow learners are poor at achieving academic skills and are often ignored by teachers. Slow learners lag behind other students in academics and in the areas of social, emotional, and psychological well-being. The present study aims to find out the English language teachers' perspective on teaching the English language to slow learners and how far they feel the need to modify the present curriculum on the basis of learners' ability. To serve the desired purpose, 20 teachers working at the Faculty of Arts and Women’s College, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University, have been selected as study subjects. The researchers have used a five-point Likert scale to determine their perspectives. The findings aim to identify slow learners and help them critically evaluate their learning, gain confidence and develop strategies that facilitate them to overcome fear.