مجلة إشكالات في اللغة و الأدب
Volume 15, Numéro 2, Pages 590-607
2026-06-02

Exploring The Difficulties Of Teaching English To Pupils With Learning Disabilities, Case Study: Mujahed Ben Hamou Visually And Hearing Impaired School Of Bechar

Authors : Maazouzi Karima .

Abstract

English language teachers working with pupils who have learning disabilities encounter numerous professional and practical difficulties that impact the effectiveness of instruction. The current study aims to explore the difficulties that teachers encounter when teaching English to pupils with learning disabilities, highlighting the need for educational reforms that focus on specialized teachers’ development, enhanced institutional support, and the integration of inclusive teaching strategies and technologies. To gather insights on teachers’ experiences a structured interview was conducted with teachers at Mujahed Ben Hamou Houssine Visually and Hearing Impaired School in Bechar as a qualitative research method to identify the difficulties they face when teaching English to pupils with learning disabilities. The findings reveal that teachers grapple with significant barriers, including inadequate training for teachers, lack of specialized instructional materials, and adaptive curriculum, in addition to communication difficulties and insufficient classroom resources, which limit learning effectiveness. Despite these constraints, both teachers and learners demonstrate a strong commitment to the learning process, particularly when multisensory methods and individualized support are employed.

Keywords

English Teachers, ; Pupils, ; Learning Disabilities, ; Difficulties, ; Strategies.