how do i deal with teachers telling me that" i am slow"?

Question

i decided to take some classes to better my self bu the teachers told me that wouldnt fit in because i am slow
ps. i am not talking about working slow neither.. i suffer from a learning dis ability and i cant understand things and it has made me depressed sometimes.

Answer 1

Take what she said as a compliment. Yea you may be slow but you know your capabilities. And you shouldn't stress over what other people say because you know what you can and can not do.

Answer 2

If you are taking these classes at a college in the US then there is a center to help students with learning disabilities. They can provide you with ways to overcome the disability. In fact they are legally obligated to.

As for the teacher, you may be slow but that teacher isn't a very good teacher. It's true that a teacher can only cater to each student's needs so much and the student has to meet the teacher half way, but the remark was inappropriate. A good teacher would have informed you about the center for disabled students at your school, and about tutoring options offered by the school.
The fault is with them, not you.

You have a different way of learning than most people. It might take you longer to decipher and absorb the information but I'll bet that you eventually understand it just as well or better than most.

Anyway don't let it get you down. Many succesful peole have learning disabilities. For example, Sir Charles Branson, the Virgin Records, Airlines, mobile, etc guy is dyslexic. So is Henry Winkler, the guy who played Fonzi, and many many more succesful people.

Answer 3

If your teacher is telling you "You are slow." That is a pretty poor teacher.

Be careful not to believe everything people tell you. Throughout life people will tell you things about yourself that are not true. And if you are not very careful, you may turn this into a self-fulfilling prophesy. Many find it easier to believe the bad things about ourselves than to believe the good things about ourselves.

If you tend to believe this about yourself, I about wondering about your sense of self-worth. You are worthy. Furthermore, you are worthy of taking this class.

I took a class once an audited it. It means I didn't receive credit because I wasn't doing well in that particular class and I did not want it to affect my grade point average. I stayed in the class and learned a lot. I did what was required, but no credit was given for the course. I am glad I took it.

If your teacher is concerned about your grade, try asking him/her to audit the course. Tell the teacher you feel you can get something out of it. If you do well, maybe you can talk the teacher into giving you a grade. Talk to her about this.

Good luck to you. And Never ever believe anyone if they tell you something negative about yourself!

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Answer 4

I don't suppose anyone remembers the old proverb of the tortoise and the hare ... but ... slow and steady wins the race. The majority of people have a learning disability in one form or another. Do what you can, and if you feel inclined to seek out professional help then do so. I've always been a little bit curious as to what or who defines "slow". As for your teachers' opinions, they are only human and have only their own life's experiences to compare to. We all learn at our own pace, whether or not others agree.

Answer 5

React to your teachers' comments by trying to push yourself to be faster and tell this action to your teachers.

Later, if your learning speed is still below compared to the class average speed then you are slow and really you have to accept the teachers' comments. Hence, try to make up for your deficiencies.

You might have heard of the race between the monkey and the turtle ----somehow you need to compensate your liabilities with something else. Good luck.

Answer 6

Go back and tell them, and in future, about your learning disability, but that you are there to learn, are paying attention, and doing your best, but have come to the realisation that you are never going to perform well academically, in mainstream education. Accept that your future may be in areas like: aromatherapist, interior decorator, aerobics instructor, personal trainer, peace officer, animal vet tech, trade school, teaching or laboratory assistant - and many more. Try to find areas where you perform well, and develop them, like music, art/crafts & sport. Don't get down on yourself for something that is not your fault: find another way to make your contribution to society.

Answer 7

I would seek the advise of an attorney. Find a lawyer or have a family member help you but you should have the right to access eduction like anyone else.

Answer 8

Listen. My teachers told my mother that I was dyslexic in the late 70 and 80's. That made me feel real stupid. That is all a bunch of crap I tell you. It just makes you check your work and work harder. You have to tell yourself that YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO. I am not kidding. Think positive and you can do anything.

Answer 9

Don't worry about what they tell you. I am a firm believer that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to. I have had teachers tell me the same type of things. Thats all you can do is work your hardest and try to prove them wrong.

Answer 10

you should let your teacher know what learning disability you have, let him/her get info. on it & how to work w/ people that have it.

My son has CAPD . I got all the info I could about it fr. the audiologist & the internet. I highlighted
the most important parts & gave it to the teacher to have. He read it & was able to learn the best
ways to teach my son & my son is doing very well
in school. (3rd grade)

hope this info helps & best of luck