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An Analysis of the Discourses on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in US Special Education Textbooks, with Implications for Inclusive Education
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Freedman, Justin E. – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2016
The purpose of this paper is to examine the discourses on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found in textbooks used in pre-service special education programmes in the USA. Five textbooks are examined with the intent of discovering how ADHD is portrayed to future teachers. A discourse analysis framework is utilised, revealing five…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Special Education, Textbooks
Enhancing Learning Environments for Students Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: An Exploratory Study of Canadian Pre-Service Teacher Knowledge and Conceptions
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Pei, Jacqueline; Job, Jenelle; Poth, Cheryl; O'Brien-Langer, Anna; Tang, Wei – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2015
There is a pressing need for enhancing the learning environment for students affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). To develop relevant professional learning opportunities for teachers, a logical initial step is to explore the extent to which pre-service teachers accurately understand the unique neuropsychological functioning…
Descriptors: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Educational Environment, Preservice Teacher Education, Neuropsychology
Prevalence and Implications of Overweight and Obesity in Children's Health and Learning Behavior: The Case of Kinondoni and Njombe Districts in Tanzania
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Kafyulilo, Ayoub Cherd – Online Submission, 2008
The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which overweight and obesity are challenges among primary school children in Kinondoni and Njombe districts. The study sought to investigate those aspects in terms of prevalence, causes and impacts on social, health as well as children learning behaviours and outcomes. Systematic random…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Incidence, Focus Groups
Practices of Special Education Teachers for Dealing with Students with ADD/ADHD.
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Askew, Barbara L. – 1993
This study surveyed 300 Illinois special education teachers concerning their views on effective practices for intervention with students having attention deficit disorder (ADD) and their suggestions for regular classroom teachers with such students. Introductory material defines the problem and terminology and identifies assumptions and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Clinical Diagnosis, Educational Practices
Increasing Elementary Classroom Teachers' Awareness of Educating the Emotionally Handicapped Child through Inservice Instruction.
Levine, Sheri G. – 1988
The practicum report describes inservice training to increase mainstream elementary teachers' (N=15) awareness of the ramifications of having an emotionally handicapped child in the regular classroom through increased knowledge of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and its guidelines and procedures. The inservice program was developed and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Consultants
Behavioral Aspects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Mountain Plains Information Bulletin.
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Rice, Karen Stuut – 1992
This paper discusses the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects (FAE). It then presents information from biological and adopted parents of 14 individuals (ages 4-23 years) diagnosed with FAS or FAE, based on a parent survey concerning behavioral and educational histories of their children.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment