barrierstolearning

noun

UK /ˈbæriəz tə ˈlɜːnɪŋ/

US /ˈbæriərz tə ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

Things that make it hard for someone to learn.

Not having enough books is one of the barriers to learning for many children.

SYNONYMS

obstacles to learning learning difficulties hindrances to learning educational obstacles blocks to learning

RELATED WORDS

challenges struggles access support education

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Problems like poor internet or noisy classrooms that stop students from studying well.

The school worked to remove barriers to learning such as broken computers and crowded rooms.

3. Personal issues, like feeling scared or tired, that make schoolwork harder.

Feeling worried at home can become a barrier to learning during class.

4. Rules or systems that keep some groups of people from getting a good education.

Fair funding helps remove barriers to learning for students in every neighborhood.