Learning Disability Awareness among Primary School Teachers in Nepal

Abstract

Learning impairment is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to read, process and express information effectively. Children with learning disability struggle with reading, writing, organization and attention. Teachers’ awareness about learning disability is crucial for creating effective learning environment. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge of learning disability among primary school teachers in private and public schools. In total,100 participants were selected for the study from Butwal, Nepal. The tool used was Questionnaire on Teachers’ Competence in Identifying Pupils with Learning Disability(QTCIPLD). The data was subjected to a t-test analysis, revealing a lack of sufficient understanding of learning disabilities among primary school teachers.