Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Awesome! Possum!

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awesome! Possum!

Introducing… Case Student: Darren Interests: Sports Forestry – inspired by father

Diagnosed with ADHD in Grade 7 Medication/Side Effects

Issues with Performance Seatwork Remember sets of instructions Incomplete work

Overview Two Classroom Settings Classroom Setting Class Role: Participation

Gym Setting Class Role: Observation

After each lesson: We will pause and Lauren will discuss the teaching strategies that were used and why

Classroom Setting

Breakdown… Classroom Setting Strategy #1: Color Coding Folders Ensure that all subjects are separate and organized Colour coding keeps all the materials in one place, Chronological order Makes notes, handouts, and assignments easier to find again later

Breakdown… Classroom Setting Strategy #2: Skeleton Outline Outline of a lesson – have students follow along by filling in the blanks Lets the student know a little bit about what they are learning before hand Alleviates the pressure of note taking

An Example of a Skeleton Elements of short story: Plot: is the ___________________ of the story. The plot follows a certain arrangements. The plot is structured by the ___________ action, _______________, _____________action, and _____________. Characters: are the people that the story is about or that or in the story. Normally there is a _________________ and an __________________. There is a _____________ between characters and that drives the _______________. Setting: is __________________________________________________________. Conflict: There are two main types of conflict ______________ (which is man vs. Himself ) and ___________________which is man vs. ______________, _____________, ________________, _________________, or ______________. Theme: is the ________________ idea that the author is talking about.

Gym Class Setting

Breakdown Gym Class Strategy #1 The Use of Stations Allows the student to use different equipment and activities without becoming disinterested Do not give too much instruction Have stations set up that test different movement skills Running, jumping, striking, skipping, etc Format the stations for smooth transitions. The stations should only last 2-4 minutes Group them with students who will help them stay on task Walk around and praise the students for being on task This shows the student with ADHD that you are acknowledging good behaviour

Conclusion Two Classroom Settings: Classroom Setting Color Coding Folders Skeletons

Gym Setting Stations

References Classroom U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. (2004). Teaching children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Instructional strategies and practices 2004. Ed.gov U.S. Department of education. Retrieved from: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html (October, 12, 2009) British Columbia Ministry of Education. (2007) Special education - Teaching students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A resource guide for teachers. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/adhd/ (October, 12, 2009)

Gym Boyce,. (2009). Creating instructional environments that keep students on TARGET. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 80(1),

Additional Resources These are some references we found that we were not able to work into our presentation: U.S. Department of Education. (2004). Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Instructional Strategies and Practices. Retrieved from: http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-teaching-2006.pdf

Lily, E. (2009, February 04). Tips for Home and School for Children with ADHD. Retrieved from http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=35%3Aadhd&id Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba. (2006). Learning Disabilities are nothing new...understanding them is. Winnipeg, MB: Author. Martinussen R. Ph.D., Tannock R. Ph.D., McInnes A. Ph.D., Chaban, P. M.Ed. (2007).Children do not outgrow ADHD. Retrieved from http:/research.aboutkidshealth.ca/teach ADHD

Additional Resources –

Harper, G.W., Stormont-Spurgin, M. and Zentall, S.S. (1993). Children with hyperactivity and their organizational abilities. The Journal of Educational Research, 87(2), 112-117, Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/pss/27541906.