Issues Topic: ADHD in the Classroom: How Can We Be More Inclusive?

Group Members: Brianna Curtis, Ty Fehr, Ben McLuskey Date: Feb 8, 2020

Learning Objectives - Understand and be more aware of the condition

- Begin to develop and think about strategies to uplift the
education of students with ADHD

Assessment - Engagement in group activity

- Quality and quantity of engagement in final Q&A period

Materials - Class should be prepared with cell phones

- All other technological requirements already needed for the
course (i.e. Computer, working camera, internet connection)

Introduction - Present the title and research topic to class

- Introduce what ADHD is (1 min)

Body - Characteristics of ADHD

- Challenges for the student
- Challenges facing educators
- How educators can improve
- Some teaching strategies
- Kahoot game

Closure What strategies or activities will you integrate into your classrooms as it
relates to the ADHD student?

Key Resources
McCabe, Jessica. “Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story | Jessica
McCabe | TEDxBratislava.” Youtube.com, TEDx Talks, 9 Oct. 2017,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiwZQNYlGQI.

Professional ● Parker, H. C. (2005). The ADHD handbook for schools: Effective

References strategies for identifying and teaching students with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Plantation, Fla: Specialty
Press.
● Rief, S. F., & Center for Applied Research in Education. (1993).
How to reach and teach ADD/ADHD children: Practical
techniques, strategies, and interventions for helping children with
attention problems and hyperactivity. West Nyack, N.Y: Center for
 Applied Research in Education.
● Ostoits, J. (1999). Reading strategies for students with ADD and
ADHD in the inclusive classroom. Preventing School Failure,
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● Engineering a classroom that works for all. (2018). Science Scope,
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