Hyperactivity

Cellphone Usage In Schools Do you feel that students spend too much time on cellphones during the instructional day in high schools? Whether cellphones should be banned in schools will forever be a continuous dispute. Modern technology has created many wonderful advances in our society; however it has also taken away from some valuable aspects of our world. Cellphones are not appropriate in an educational setting because they are taking away from the social and physical experience of learning,…

This fact further concretes the idea of bringing recess back into the curriculum of schools because students can benefit a very significant amount from a break, and from a bit of exercise. Recess promotes good behavior during classes and more attentiveness. Classes after a good recess program have less disruption (London et al. 58). This means that a lot more can be learned in the classes after recess, when children are a bit more energetic due to recess. Without recess, about half-way through…

is the most common cause of it. This illness is not new to society, it has been described in many pieces of literature dating back over two centuries. There are three major symptoms; not being able to pay attention, fridges/can’t stop moving (hyperactivity), and impulsive (can’t wait their turn). Sometimes people with ADHD can’t regulate their emotions as well as the other symptoms. All these tells can vary and a lot of children can show these signs, but this behaviour is normally done on…

Norman Doidge did a remarkable job on his book, “The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity". This is definitely one of the best books I ever read. Once I picked it up it was hard to put down. It left an impact on the way I look at psychology at a whole, and I have a greater appreciation to the field. I always looked at psychology as a “pseudoscience” and that there is no real treatment. Before reading this book I did not know anything…

An immense of research supports mental health professionals to practice the theoretical framework of modern attachment theory in analyzing client’s situations. Modern attachment framework allows providers to gain insight of clients current functioning through a holistic approach that considers the connection between mind, body and brain. Bowlby’s work provided insight in understanding the importance of a person’s development through the concept of attachment schema, proximity and secure base.…

Introduction For many centuries mankind has created several hobbies to spend their leisure time and enjoy their day. Before the mid-20th century people would go outside to play, stay inside to watch television, or listen to a radio. The young children seem to enjoy the innovations of new technology and were astonished by colored television. What individuals all over the world didn’t know was that there was a man coding information for the army to create a timing system to detonate the atomic…

Playing video games is another form of addiction. This fact is proven as scientists discovered that altered reward system in the brains of technology and game addicts is similar to that of drug addicts (Watkins). Many users of all ages are addicted because of the free online games which are easily accessible. Addicts are attracted towards games for fun and to spend leisure time. The users spend many hours on video games, which proves to be fatal for their health and future. While entertainment…

Reading The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene and Superparenting for ADD by Edward M. Hallowell and Peter S. Jensen has shed some light on teaching students with different challenges and abilities. As Greene puts it, “kids do well if they can” (2010). This statement is something we as educators should keep in mind when working with students who exhibit behavioral challenges or may be displaying signs of ADD. Greene tells us that if our students had the capability of dealing with the challenges…

is a case in point. Understanding descriptive statistics and ANOVA test scores allows me greater clarity into the results and conclusions of the study. Summary of the Study Numerous studies conducted on children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), link the disorder to poor motor skill development (both gross and fine), reduced coordination, and diminished athletic skill…

Internet Safety for Elementary Students Internet safety has always been a concern for teachers, parents, and students. Mainly because, there is always the question if the internet is being used correctly. Internet use is secured at school but what about at home. At school there are certain sites that can be used and approved while others are blocked and cannot be used. Children are becoming more familiar with the technology being used today. Within the future, technology will advance, and…