SEN:NET
02/2021
Welcome! In this second issue, we will be touching on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. Do give us your feedback and what you would like to see in the future issues of the Newsletter.
ADHD Facts vs Myths Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which has both negative and positive aspects but unfortunately there are alot of myths going around which really gets in the way of what the evidence is saying about it.
What is ADHD Everybody can have difficulty sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior once in a while. For some people, however, the problems are so pervasive and persistent that they interfere with every aspect of their life..
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Analogy of ADHD ADHD brains are like a race car that has to drive on the roads instead of on a race track. Sometimes they are going too fast, so they miss stop signs or directions. They don’t see events or people happening around them, not because they don’t care, but because they are moving too fast to notice. The race car doesn’t have to change into a different vehicle to fit in on the regular roads. It just needs to figure out how to apply the brakes a bit when the road requires it. Race cars aren’t better or worse than other vehicles; they’re just different.
What is ADHD Everybody can have difficulty sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior once in a while. For some people, the problems are so pervasive and persistent that they interfere with every aspect of their life.
Explaining ADHD to teachers ADHD is often more complex than most people realise. Like icebergs, many problems related to ADHD are not visible.
“Teacher, I Need Your Help” “I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I have trouble paying attention and controlling my behavior — but I’m not crazy, lazy, bad, or stupid.”
The Five Faces of Your Child’s ADHD (as Told By Cartoon Characters) If you’re frequently frustrated by your child’s ADHD behavior — losing attention, acting impulsively, losing everything — find some levity and humor in these Sunday comics and cartoons!
ADHD Facts vs Myths Find out more and about the myths and get the real facts about ADHD.
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“A note which I have been keeping for years. He has special needs and this note just motivates me to do my best with the students “
Like most teachers, I was introduced to the topic of special needs during my time in NIE. However, the introductory modules did not prepare me for the reality. Suddenly, the imaginary students that I worked on during my NIE projects became real when I first started my teaching stint in Northbrooks. They were no longer just a character, they were real. They are my students. When I first joined Northbrooks Secondary School as a beginning teacher, I came across a student who was shouting vulgarities at his schoolmates. As a new teacher, I approached the students and reprimanded him in front of his friends. I was too quick to react without understanding his background. After further investigation, I found out that that particular student had special needs. I felt guilty and regretted acting hastily. That was the turning point. He was the reason I decided to learn more about Special Needs and. The modules in this course are an eye-opener. The content was in-depth and teachers were given the opportunities to share their personal experience dealing with students with special needs. Our learning is more enriched when we get to share with each other. Presently, I am more aware of the different learning disabilities and special needs that may be present in the students. It means the whole world to the students when you are able to empathise with their challenges. They feel important, they feel that they belong. Most importantly, they feel 'seen'. I believe every teacher should be trained in special needs. You never know which student's heart you will touch next.
SEN:se Online PD Module 1: SEN and Me Type Of PD Activity : Microlearning Mode of Learning : E-Learning/ Online Unit 1.2 - SEN Landscape
Unit 1.1 - Perceptions and Beliefs about SEN
Through this unit, we can reflect on our perceptions and beliefs about SEN, as well as our competencies and readiness to support students with SEN.
Through this unit, we can gain awareness of MOE's goals for inclusive schools and the SEN landscape.
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” — Albert Einstein https://www.additudemag.com
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