Sharon Ostendorf EDU 671 Fundamentals of Education Research Instructor: Aaron Deris

Area of Focus With my research I am hoping that my study will help me understand ADHD and the best way to teach children that have ADHD. Within my study I am hoping to find ways to help keep children focus. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

Explanation of Problem Problems staying focus on one thing at a time. Gets frustrated very easily. No eager or willing to learn something new. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

Variables Two 4 year old girls Staring to have behaviour issues. Finding the right way to keep them focus

Research Questions 1. How can teachers help children in the classroom that suffer from ADHD? 2. What are some of the signs and what can I do to help? 3. What is the importance of teachers learning different strategies to help children with ADHD?

Locus of Control Reward system Building their self-esteem Praise them with positive words

Intervention Recognizing shapes. Puzzles. Tablets. Redirect. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

Innovation Helping them succeed. Age Appropriate Materials. Plenty of Hands On Learning Positive Environment.

Negotiations Make sure that all ethical measurements are put into place. Find a common goal between the children and what is expected of them. Establish how 21 st century is important to help children succeed. Ethics Safety is my top priority. Never reveal their names. Confidentiality.

Timeline Observations two months Introduce technology 6 weeks Portfolios: Dailey and weekly Discuss findings with parents

Statement of Resources Extra time. Plenty of hands on Technology

References Mills, G. E. (2014). Action research guide: A guide for the teacher researcher (5 th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Research QuestionData Collection ToolWhy this tool? Justify its use in your study. How does it match with what you are attempting to find and measure? 1. How can teachers help children in the classroom that suffer from ADHD? Books, journals, educated myself more about ADHD. Each child learns different and it is my job to understand their learning style and help them to focus. 2. What are some of the signs and what can I do to help? Teachers observationsObservations are the best way to collect data in the classroom. By doing so I am hoping to recognize how they learn the best. I will be there to encourage them all the way. 3. What is the importance of teachers learning different strategies to help children with ADHD? Research,Hands on is the best way to et any child to learn.