e-Pedagogium 2018, 18(4):99-106 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2018.049

Neurological assessment and education of learners with specific learning disabilities in Nigeria

James Bassey Ejue, Orim Samuel Orim
James Bassey Ejue, Ph.D., Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, Cross River State, Email: info@fceobudu.edu.ng
Orim Samuel Orim Ph.D., Department of Special Education, University of Calabar, E-mail: samuelorim1@gmail.com

This study investigated the relationship between neurological assessment and education of learners with specific learning disabilities with particular focus on placement options and the design of instructional programme. Survey design and quantitative approach was used, 180 professionals in specific learning disabilities were purposively sampled from tertiary institutions and special education centers in Nigeria. A 21 item questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 78.6 was used as instrument for data collection and method for data analysis was Pearson product correlation. The result of the findings indicates that there is a strong positive correlation between the variables investigated and measured. Based on the result of the study it was recommended among others that, parents should be educated on relevance of neurological assessment of the children, particular attention should be given to neurological assessment of learners with specific learning disabilities as a parameter for quality education, professionals in the field should partner with Neuropsychologist to provide services in line with global best practices, template and code of conduct should be developed to guide the process in Nigeria.

Keywords: Neurology, assessment, placement, instruction, learning disabilities

Published: December 1, 2018  Show citation

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Ejue, J.B., & Orim, O.S. (2018). Neurological assessment and education of learners with specific learning disabilities in Nigeria. e-Pedagogium, 18(4), 99-106. doi: 10.5507/epd.2018.049
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