Implications
Student’s behavior is already been labeled as something negative. When a student is diagnosed with ADHD they are labeled as different, and “a problem.” Now this is said by Shaughnessy (2015) “you are a behavior problem, you present a challenge to the teacher, and something has to be done about it.” This could be about, being disruptive, hyperactive, inattentive, or a combination of these.
In an interview I discussed what struggles a student may have with having ADHD in a classroom, and the answer I got back was interesting. (A. Fox personal communication, April 26th, 2016) Discussing his school days with ADHD “I had trouble paying attention in class, I had sleeping issues, where I would fall asleep in class.” This just …show more content…
Whether it is teaching style, daily routines, or expectations, they should remain consistent, and make sure that the student is treated like a normal student.
Have structured activities, transitions, etc. According to the South Eastern CASA (2015). “Students will benefit from structure being built into activities, lessons, and set work time.” Students may need specific directions that are given in a variety of ways depending on their individual need and preference.
Discuss and model appropriate, acceptable behavior. Encouragement and appropriate positive feedback of accepted behavior is necessary to having the student feel included and belonging in the classroom. Negative behaviors need to be discouraged on a consistent basis.
Build a positive, trusting relationship with the student. Giving them individual private positive feedback, and making them feel accepted and included in the classroom is an important start to helping students gain self-esteem. South Eastern CASA (2015) suggests implementing self-esteem boosting activities whenever possible, including cooperative learning can be
Student’s behavior is already been labeled as something negative. When a student is diagnosed with ADHD they are labeled as different, and “a problem.” Now this is said by Shaughnessy (2015) “you are a behavior problem, you present a challenge to the teacher, and something has to be done about it.” This could be about, being disruptive, hyperactive, inattentive, or a combination of these.
In an interview I discussed what struggles a student may have with having ADHD in a classroom, and the answer I got back was interesting. (A. Fox personal communication, April 26th, 2016) Discussing his school days with ADHD “I had trouble paying attention in class, I had sleeping issues, where I would fall asleep in class.” This just …show more content…
Whether it is teaching style, daily routines, or expectations, they should remain consistent, and make sure that the student is treated like a normal student.
Have structured activities, transitions, etc. According to the South Eastern CASA (2015). “Students will benefit from structure being built into activities, lessons, and set work time.” Students may need specific directions that are given in a variety of ways depending on their individual need and preference.
Discuss and model appropriate, acceptable behavior. Encouragement and appropriate positive feedback of accepted behavior is necessary to having the student feel included and belonging in the classroom. Negative behaviors need to be discouraged on a consistent basis.
Build a positive, trusting relationship with the student. Giving them individual private positive feedback, and making them feel accepted and included in the classroom is an important start to helping students gain self-esteem. South Eastern CASA (2015) suggests implementing self-esteem boosting activities whenever possible, including cooperative learning can be