Teachers' approach to children with ADHD in English lessons in the primary school

Bc. Karla KILIANOVÁ

Master's thesis

Abstract:

The presented thesis addresses the problem of pupils with ADHD in primary schools with a specific focus on teaching English language. In its theoretical part, it deals with a more general introduction of ADHD as a condition affecting the learning processes, but also the wider social context of the pupil. The practical part, devoted to the specific experiences of teachers, seeks to understand the situation in practice on the basis of research questions. Questionnaires with open questions were submitted to teachers of English to obtain information from practice. The findings and possible recommendations are summarised in the conclusion.

Abstract:

The presented thesis addresses the problem of pupils with ADHD in primary schools with a specific focus on teaching English language. In its theoretical part, it deals with a more general introduction of ADHD as a condition affecting the learning processes, but also the wider social context of the pupil. The practical part, devoted to the specific experiences of teachers, seeks to understand the situation in practice on the basis of research questions. Questionnaires with open questions were submitted to teachers of English to obtain information from practice. The findings and possible recommendations are summarised in the conclusion.

Keywords

ADHD, specific learning disorders, primary school, teaching English, English as a foreign language

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 29. 11. 2023

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Mgr. Jana Kořínková, Ph.D.

Palacký University Olomouc

Faculty of Education

Master programme / field:
Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools / Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools