Developing a guidline for Sri Lankan primary school teachers to support children with ADHD traits

Mgr. Kanchana Rukmali Menikdiwela

Diplomová práce

Anotace:

This diploma thesis is about teaching children with ADHD traits in Sri Lankan mainstream schools. The aim of the given thesis was to find out and analyze how Sri Lankan primary school teachers currently support children with ADHD traits in the classroom to overcome their barriers in learning, behavior, and social relationships by conducting a qualitative research study. In addition, as a part of the diploma thesis, a guideline on “Teaching children with ADHD traits” was developed for Sri Lankan primary school teachers as a separate booklet.

Abstract:

This diploma thesis is about teaching children with ADHD traits in Sri Lankan mainstream schools. The aim of the given thesis was to find out and analyze how Sri Lankan primary school teachers currently support children with ADHD traits in the classroom to overcome their barriers in learning, behavior, and social relationships by conducting a qualitative research study. In addition, as a part of the diploma thesis, a guideline on “Teaching children with ADHD traits” was developed for Sri Lankan primary school teachers as a separate booklet.

Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD traits, intervention strategies, behavioral strategies, Inclusive education, special needs

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 1. 4. 2016

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 16. 5. 2016
• Vedoucí: doc. PhDr. Věra Vojtová, Ph.D.
• Oponent: doc. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D.

Masarykova univerzita

Pedagogická fakulta

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Speciální pedagogika / Speciální pedagogika (angl.)