Indonesian Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 14 No. 3 (2026): August

Teacher Strategies for Handling Slow Learners with Speech Delay: A Case Study of Students at PKK Tunas Bangsa Kindergarten: Strategi Guru Dalam Menangani Anak Slow learner Dengan Speech delay: Studi Kasus Pada Siswa TK PKK Tunas Bangsa

Melti Riwayanti (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Luluk Iffatur Rocmah (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Oct 2026

Abstract

General Background: Early childhood education serves as a fundamental foundation for human resource quality during rapid developmental stages. Specific Background: Educators frequently encounter kindergarten students presenting simultaneous slow learner characteristics and speech delay conditions. Knowledge Gap: Prior literature insufficiently examines pedagogical interventions addressing dual learning and communication barriers specifically within kindergarten settings. Aims: This research investigates teacher strategies applied in managing students experiencing both slow learning patterns and speech delays at TK PKK Tunas Bangsa. Results: Qualitative findings reveal that educators deploy individualized approaches, material repetition, simple instructions, interactive media, and structured anecdotal documentation to foster communication and cognitive progress. Novelty: This study uniquely explores combined dual-condition interventions within a qualitative case study framework focusing on early childhood education. Implications: Schools can utilize these adaptive pedagogical methods to design inclusive environments supporting children with complex developmental needs. Key Findings Highlights Educators implement individualized approaches, material repetition, and simple instructions to assist children facing learning and communication barriers, Qualitative observations indicate that structured anecdotal documentation and interactive media successfully foster student participation and emotional stability, Primary obstacles involve restricted verbal communication capabilities, limited family support, and constrained instructional duration. Keywords Slow Learner, Speech Delay, Teacher Strategy, Early Childhood Education, Qualitative Case Study

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijis

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities

Description

IJIS publishes research articles in the field of “Islamic Studies” with the following scope : Islamic Studies Methods. Teaching Material ...