OVERCOMING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Group 5, Datu-Lapu-Lapu

CHAPTER I
This chapter presents the introduction of the research study and its problems. It aims
to guide students to overcome ineffective habits and techniques to their works.

School has been the center of learning in the world. Different people use all kinds of
techniques to overcome predicaments in learning, some are effective, and some are not.
Which begs the question, do you have effective study techniques? Are you certain you aren't
having problems with your learning?

The term, "Learning Difficulties", is used to describe a variety of academic issues. In

the context of disability, it includes general learning deficits and poor academic performance,
as well as more particular manifestations like reading, spelling, and arithmetic difficulties. As
a result, there are numerous distinct denotations that attempt to distinguish between
general and specialized forms or draw attention to the stability of the learning issue.

Overcoming Learning Difficulties is the main purpose of the study. Students these days
often experience learning difficulties and some may have suffered from it. Here are some
examples of learning difficulties: procrastinating, inefficient time management, cramming,
not getting enough sleep, and studying with a lot of distractions. We observed that a lot of
students are having difficulties, and that piqued our interest. As a result, we became curious
to learn more about this topic and motivated us to widen our knowledge.

However, the issues in the learning process are more difficult to identify and address
in learning contexts when teachers are unable to give students personalized feedback and
support due to increasing class sizes and the use of digital technology. Responding to student
challenges and misunderstanding is challenging due to individual differences, the details of
the learning activity, and the difficulty of providing individualized feedback in big courses and
digital settings. We want to examine learning challenges to ensure emotional reactions in this
integrated review.

CHAPTER II
This chapter’s objective is to further dive into the issue of Learning Difficulties (LD) and
propose effective ways on how overcome it. The term "learning difficulties" refer to many
conditions that hinder an individual's academic ability. This is more common in people with
mental conditions (e.g. ADHD and autism). An example of this the inability properly
comprehend the lesson being taught, another example is poor social skills.

The most frequent learning disability diagnosis is for dyslexia. In fact, about 80
percent of learning disorders are diagnosed as dyslexia. The International Dyslexia
Association classifies dyslexia as a neurological condition caused by the natural wiring of the
brain. Dyslexic people have difficulty with spelling, reading, recognizing words, and learning
new vocabulary.

Learning difficulties heavily influences mental health. People with LDs may experience
discriminations such as bullying, which can cause low self-esteem, which is a root cause of
depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues. Social health can also be
influenced by LDs, because LDs are often associated with poor social skills, children and teens
are more frequently bullied or teased by their peers. Or, they may have a hard time fitting in
and feeling accepted. Moreover, a national survey on school discipline conducted by Children
and Adults with ADHD showed that about 32 percent of kids with ADHD are encouraged by
their peers to act out and get into trouble.

Teens with learning disabilities are more likely to drop out of school. In fact, a
research conducted in 2015 found that students with disabilities graduate from high school at
a rate of 61.9 percent, nearly 20 points behind the national average. Unfortunately, when
teens do drop out of school, it increases the likelihood of substance abuse, teen pregnancy,
and illegal activity. In fact, one study found that half of young adults with learning disabilities
had been involved at some point with the justice system. Furthermore, experts believe that
low self-esteem and stigma help explain why young adults with learning disabilities—who are
as smart as their peers—enroll in four-year colleges at half the rate of all young adults.

With all that being said over the course of this research we have collected and
condensed ways on how to effectively overcome LDs. First, identify the problem. In doing so,
we can properly evaluate the situation and take the correct course of action. Next, focus
on strengths. Instead of focusing on the things the individual is incapable of doing, it is better
to focus on their strengths since it is much easier than teaching them a brand new thing when
they can't even properly comprehend it. Another is to create routines and structures. It will
help you more properly manage the individual; By being more systematic. Empowering them
to make choices about their learning is another way. Because they find learning difficult,
teens with LDs may have a hard time making decisions about what they want to do. Put the
power in their hands by encouraging them to do things they love and that make them feel
empowered—such as cooking, building something, or making their own movie. And lastly,
seeking expert guidance is important; they will know what to do with an individual. There is
help and information available to support teens in doing what they love and becoming their
best selves.

‘Learning disabilities’ hasn’t always been a household term. We only began to discover
the reasons for learning problems a little over a century ago, and many people still have to
fight for rights to equal opportunities and appropriate education. These disorders can happen
to almost anyone, even to the smartest of peoples.

Famous historical figures such as Charles Darwin who stuttered and suffered from
obsessive-compulsive disorder as well as mild dyslexia, Albert Einstein who had Asperger’s
syndrome, which made him socially awkward, George Washington who had dyslexia, and
Leonardo da Vinci who experts believe he showed signs of dyslexia, ADHD and other learning
disorders and attention issues, and many others.

CHAPTER III
This chapter presents various approaches of data collecting and analysis that were
used and are relevant to the study. The methodology covers the techniques we employed to
gather the data, the findings of the survey we conducted, the recommendations, and finally
the conclusion.

This research study was created using the qualitative method. In order to gather data,
we were able to collect responses to 15 of the survey questions from the 15 participants of
the class. We computed the data from the survey questionnaire for interpretation. The
information obtained from this research tool was then computed for interpretation and
understanding.

To study and identify the issues more, we held a 15 question survey.

1. What defines a student?

2. How can u define if a certain person is experiencing learning difficulties?
3. What time do you usually study? give specific time range
4. How many min/hours before you get a certain topic?
5. Do you have friends? If you do, do you think they help you overcome this Learning
Difficulties?
6. Are you able to pass all your workloads in time?
7. Do you get enough hours of sleep?
8. Does your environment also affect your learning?
9. How many min/hours does it take for you to solve an equation?
 10. Write here your other learning difficulties if you have one.
11. Why do you experience these difficulties?
12. How often do you experience these difficulties?
13. How do you cope with these kinds of difficulties?
14. What particular subject/s do you struggle with?
15. Does your environment also affect your learning?

We asked how they study. 10/15 students starts studying around 2PM until 11PM. Some stay
up late at night in order to finish all of the activities. Even with learning difficulties the
students can easily understand the topic by themselves around 30 minutes to 1 hour.

They experience these difficulties every day. The major causes of these learning
difficulties are family problems. 86.7% of the students pass their activities on time despite of
the learning difficulties, though at the same time, 86.7% don't get enough sleep.

On the survey we also let them choose 3 learning difficulties that they experience.
100% experiences cramming and procrastinating, 56.3% struggle with time management and
50% lacks of sleep. Half of the students also says that their environment affects them and the
other half says that it does not.

Lastly, we also asked them on how they cope with these difficulties. According on our
survey, they keep themselves more focus and ask for help with their friends.

There are several strategies that can help individuals overcome learning difficulties.
First strategy is to seek for professional help. It is important to seek professional help from a
qualified healthcare provider or educational specialist who can diagnose the specific learning
difficulty and provide appropriate diagnosis

Secondly, use assistive technology. Assistive technology such as text-to-speech

software, speech recognition software, and audiobooks can help individuals with learning
difficulties access and process information more technology-basics.

Thirdly, develop a personalized learning plan. A personalized learning plan can help
individuals with learning difficulties identify their strengths and weaknesses, set realistic
goals, and develop strategies to overcome.

In addition, Practice self-care. Self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, and

getting enough sleep can help improve cognitive function and reduce stress, which can in turn
improve learning.
 And lastly, use multisensory learning techniques. Multisensory learning techniques
such as using visual aids, hands-on activities, and repetition can help individuals with learning
difficulties process and retain information easily.

It is important to remember that overcoming learning difficulties is a process and may

require ongoing support and interventions. With the right tools and strategies, individuals
with learning difficulties can achieve their full potential based on the responded there's a lot
of reasons why students can't focused or having a trouble on getting the subject and It's
called learning difficulties so here's a reason why first, lack of sleep, pressure, if they can't
manage the time, asking many questions, poor memory because of lots of activities they are
barely have time to spend themselves.

To wrap up this research, learning difficulties have plagued our world, and happening
to everyone. But, these can be overcome using the right techniques.

Learning disabilities is a field that is constantly changing. With the advent of

techniques that allow scholars to study the brain in action, we may understand not only the
normal process of reading but also what happens when the system is not working.

We've come up to these kinds of questions because aside from our experience, we
also want to know what kind of learning difficulties and disabilities of other students
experienced. This type of survey is not only for students to know more about themselves, it is
about the balance that teachers and students should have.

Regarding to the survey, most likely of the students has a common answers in terms
of what they're experiencing in learning difficulties.

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https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/about-ld/timeline-learning-disabilities

https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-learning-disabilities/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/learning-
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https://www.jstor.org/stable/42590224

https://family.jrank.org/pages/1060/Learning-Disabilities-
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