The Impact of Dyslexia on Language Performance among Children: Case of Second Grade Pupils at El-Arbi Fekhar Primary School in Ain-Temouchent

Abstract

Dyslexic pupils suffer from many difficulties, which are language-based. This study was conducted to explore the impact of dyslexia on language among pupils of the second grade at El-Arbi Fekhar primary school. This study attempts to realize two main objectives. First, to highlight the most common difficulties that face dyslexic pupils. Second, to check whether teachers takes into consideration this specific disability in the classroom. For gathering data two instruments were employed in this study, a questionnaire was addressed to five (5) teachers of the primary school of different grades, teachers were chosen randomly. In addition, to classroom observation as the second instrument which was conducted with twenty two (22) pupil of the second grade, which was recommended by the direction of the primary school. The finding of both instrument “questionnaire and classroom observation” revealed that most of dyslexic pupils suffer from reading, spelling and writing difficulties. Moreover, it shows that teachers take into consideration this category during the teaching process. Finally, the results of this study illustrate different strategies and techniques to support dyslexic pupils.