Lived Experiences of Teachers Handling Children with Learning Disabilities

This qualitative study employing a phenomenological approach aimed to explore the lived experiences of teachers handling children with learning disabilities.Specifically, it focused on the positive and negative experiences of the teachers, the coping mechanisms employed in handling these students, and the insights that they learned from their experiences as teachers.The study involved seven teachers who underwent in-depth interviews in order to extract answers for the research questions provided.The interview transcripts were then subjected to thematic analysis.Results revealed that teachers experience value formation, professional development and struggles as they handle children with learning disabilities.Also, the coping mechanisms employed are empathy and the use of effective learning strategies.Lastly, teachers shared that engaging in special education gives a sense of fulfilment yet it is also acknowledged that teachers hold big responsibility towards children with learning disabilities.