Απόψεις και στάσεις εκπαιδευτικών για την αντιμετώπιση παιδιών με στοιχεία διάσπασης προσοχής ή/και με υπερκινητικότητα

Περίληψη

How do primary school teachers cope with pupils with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd) they often meet in their classes? In this study, 28 teachers of 3 primary schools of Volos, Greece, each equipped with a full computer laboratory, were interviewed individually. The findings revealed that the teachers do meet in their classroom children with adhd symptoms. In order to help those pupils, they adopt individualized instruction, cooperative student work, have fewer expectations from pupils with attention problems in their schoolwork and academic achievement, and make systematic use of visual teaching aids. The teachers supported that the use of computers in the learning activities helps the pupils with adhd symptoms, and also the pupils without such symptoms, to improve their behavior and academic performance, and to develop substantial positive social attitudes and self-confidence.