A Comparison of Saudi and Canadian Children's Knowledge of the Causes of Learning Difficulties

Autor/inn/en	Felimban, Huda; Nowicki, Elizabeth A.; Dare, Lynn; Brown, Jason
Titel	A Comparison of Saudi and Canadian Children's Knowledge of the Causes of Learning Difficulties
Quelle	In: British Journal of Special Education, 43 (2016) 4, S.394-415 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0952-3383
DOI	10.1111/1467-8578.12153
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Comparative Analysis; Comparative Education; Learning Problems; Qualitative Research; Interviews; Beliefs; Student Attitudes; Grade 5; Grade 6; Knowledge Level; Familiarity; Academic Ability; Academic Achievement; Cognitive Ability; Social Problems; Emotional Problems; Attention Span; Behavior Problems; Family Environment; Teacher Effectiveness; Physical Disabilities; Canada; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Vergleichende Erziehungswissenschaft; Lernproblem; Qualitative Forschung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Belief; Glaube; Schülerverhalten; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Wissensbasis; Schulleistung; Denkfähigkeit; Social problem; Soziales Problem; Familienmilieu; Effectiveness of teaching; Instructional effectiveness; Lehrerleistung; Unterrichtserfolg; Physical handicap; Körperbehinderung; Kanada; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	In this comparative study, students from inclusive schools in Canada and Saudi Arabia shared their beliefs about factors associated with learning difficulties. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with 36 Canadian and 62 Saudi elementary students in Grades 5 and 6. Thematic analysis uncovered six themes: lack of knowledge, achievement or academic skills; cognitive and social-emotional barriers; lack of attention and/or motivation and behavioural issues; home and parental concerns; teacher-related issues; and physical/sensory disabilities and innate conditions. Although participants from both countries had a general understanding of the factors associated with learning difficulties, Canadian students showed a deeper understanding of cognitive and social-emotional factors associated with learning difficulties. Educational and research implications are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01