1. Examining the work: Setting the Foundation – Through collaboration at SART meetings (collaboration with student assistance review team), the need for training for teachers of students with ADHD has been discussed and identified as a problem.
2. Analyzing data – Data concerning ADHD/LD student needs may include: student work, grades, assessment scores, observation data, interviews, documents, artifacts and video.
3. Developing deeper understanding – Initial data, such as information discovered in medical journals, or exceptional children websites will provide basic information about ADHD/LD; interviews with students and teachers will initiate a better, more intensive knowledge about the daily struggles both students and teachers have, as well as specific needs to target in the action research project.
4. Engaging in Self-Reflection – Do I have adequate observation and interviewing skills to adequately implement the goals/objectives stated to complete the project? Can I develop the skills needed? Do I have a broad enough knowledge of health impairments such as ADHD/LD?
5. Exploring Programmatic Patterns – Discuss with site supervisor and other respected people, the pro’s and con’s of a variety of strategies planned for sharing with both the teacher and the ADHD/LD students.
6. Determining direction – Are my timelines adequate for implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies, documentation, and evaluation of the success of those strategies tried?
7. Taking action for school improvement – Using appropriate steps or templates like the SIP or PIP Plan of action to guide the action research concerning students with ADHD/LD or ADHD, and teachers with classrooms containing students with ADHD/LD or ADHD.
8. Sustaining improvement – Any successes achieved for the Teacher of an ADHD student, or a student with ADHD, should be appreciated; knowledge of the skills acquired should be shared with colleagues and perpetuated year to year.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
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Karla,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about teachers needing more information on children with ADD/ADHD. From your research ideas I believe you have a good plan started for addressing this need. I think through your use of surveys and interviews you gather a lot of information and be able to apply what you research to help better inform teachers. I personally think too many educators jump to the conclusion that a child may have ADD/ADHD without considering other possibilities. I really hope your research helps inform teachers better about what a child with ADD/ADHD looks like.
Karla, it seems like more and more students are showing signs of ADHD. It makes me wonder if its us (adults) or something environmental that is making ADHD so prevalent these days. I have found some strategies that have been very helpful in my classroom. Exercise balls vs. chairs and headphones to reduce noise distractions, have been two of my most helpful strategies. I have no idea if there is any research out there to support these strategies, but I can't wait to hear what you find out.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments Kerstin. I would love to look at your blog, but I am unsure of how to find it. I also appreciate hearing about the strategies you already use in your classroom. I am anxious to learn more.
DeleteKarla- your plan looks really good. I agree with you on the importance of informing the teachers and giving them strategies on how to work with ADD/ADHD students. The population that is being identified as having ADD/ADHD has been growing in the last few years and I don't think all the teachers have been properly trained on how to help these students learn and be successful in school. I am looking forward to keeping up with your blog to see how your research is going.
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