THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING METHODS FOR SLOW LEARNERS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Children with special needs in the slow learner category differ from those with intellectual disabilities. Slow learners have slightly below-average intellectual potential with an IQ of 70-89. In comparison, the mentally impaired have an IQ of 50-69. This study aimed to describe the application of learning methods for slow learners in elementary school. The results showed that the application of learning methods for slow learners in elementary school were; (1) Syntactic Analysis Structure Method (SAS); (2) Neuroscience-Based Learning;  (3) Montessori method. The synergetic between parents, teachers and the environment is needed for the educational development of students with special needs, in this case, students with the slow learner category.