Abstract
Objective: To investigate the knowledge and
awareness of teachers regarding learning disabilities in
schools in Lahore, Pakistan.
Methodology: This descriptive observational study
was conducted at the Department of Allied Health
Sciences, FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry,
Lahorefrom September 2017 to January 2018.
Secondary data was collected from The Educators,
Dar-e-Arqam School, Grammar School and Beacon
House School System, Lahore. A total of 106 school
teachers were included and Professionals other than
school teachers were excluded. Self-designed
questionnaire was used.
Results: Out of 106 teachers, 19 (17.9%) were males
and 87 (82.1%) females. Age ranged from 20 to 41
years. The qualification of 32 (32.2%) teachers was 14
years of Education, 17 (16.0%) had 16 years of
Education, and 57 (58.8%) had 18 years of Education.
Only 1% teachers had adequate knowledge about
learning disabilities.
Conclusion: School teachers had a very meagre
knowledge about learning disabilities.
Keywords: Awareness, learning disability, school
teachers.
