Use standard formats and limited types of responses for each assignment. Provide multi-sensory prompts to elicit correct responses. Analyze and break down difficult tasks. Since slow learners show limited retention, they need specific guidelines and cues to recall the information they acquire. Since the class itself may provide social reinforcement, the teacher should avoid confrontation or argument with these children in front of their classmates.
Slow learners tend to ignore parent-like lectures.
Talk less and provide behavioral rewards that are more socially positive, such as group cooperation, respect, and neatness. This is pertinent whether you are teaching at the primary or secondary levels. I am sure the weaker students will benefit from our better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. A. Augusto Lescano teaches EFL to elementary and high school children in Cuajone, Peru. His interests include psycholinguistics and teaching the learning disabled.