Estilos de aprendizaje y autoestima en un adolescente con discapacidad intelectual moderada.

Abstract

Moderate intellectual disability (MID) is a developmental condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, with an IQ between 35 and 49. This condition impacts learning, communication and social interaction, making necessary a specialized educational approach that considers learning styles and self-esteem.The research poses the question: What influence do learning styles and self-esteem have on an adolescent with DIM? Its objective is to analyze this influence through a case study. A qualitative approach with descriptive design is adopted, using techniques such as: the semi-structured interview, an observation guide, the CHAEA Questionnaire and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. The subject is a 12-year-old adolescent with a diagnosis of DIM (42% of affectation), attending the eighth year of EGB in a specialized institution.It was shown that learning styles and self-esteem have a direct influence on the educational process of the adolescent with IDD. For this reason, it is essential to adapt the pedagogical strategies to the individual characteristics of the student, since this allows enhancing their motivation, encouraging their active participation and favoring the development of a positive self-esteem. Together, these actions contribute to the achievement of a truly inclusive and meaningful education.