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Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD
Mini Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94456 Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD Finestone, Michelle jessicadc02@gmail.com De Castro, Jessica Attention Hyperactivity Impulsivity Online learning COVID-19 pandemic Distractibility Movement Executive functioning Learning difficulties UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Education theses SDG-03 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Education theses SDG-10 Mini Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2023. Owing to school closures in 2020 and 2021 in South Africa because of the COVID-19 national lockdown, several schools turned to online learning to continue teaching and learning despite not physically attending school. Online learning was an ideal solution to school closures; however, several disadvantages were noted, especially for learners with learning challenges and special learning needs, such as learners with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study analysed parents' experiences throughout the online learning process to establish if it was a beneficial mode of learning and teaching such children. The study aimed to achieve this by examining the perspectives of parents, teachers, and the deputy head principal at a primary school on the advantages and challenges experienced by children with ADHD participating in online learning. The study followed a qualitative, interpretivist approach using semi-structured interviews. An exploratory case study research design was used, and a thematic inductive data analysis was conducted to analyse the data collected. The study findings suggest that parents did not find the online learning experience enjoyable or beneficial for their children. Several factors influenced this sentiment, including substantial parental involvement, the absence of socialisation opportunities leading to hindered learning, increased distractions within the home learning environment, and a perceived lack of professional attention from teachers compared to a traditional classroom setting. Teachers and the deputy head principal support the parents’ opinion that online learning is not an ideal mode for children who experience difficulties associated with ADHD. Based on the study findings, such children experienced challenges with online learning, therefore the data indicated that in person learning is recommended for children with ADHD. Educational Psychology MEd (Educational Psychology) Unrestricted Faculty of Education 2024-02-12T08:10:37Z 2024-02-12T08:10:37Z 2024-04 2023-08 Mini Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94456 10.25403/UPresearchdata.25189343 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Attention Hyperactivity Impulsivity Online learning COVID-19 pandemic Distractibility Movement Executive functioning Learning difficulties UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Education theses SDG-03 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Education theses SDG-10 Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD |
| title | Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD |
| title_full | Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD |
| title_fullStr | Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD |
| title_short | Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD |
| title_sort | parents perspectives of online learning for learners with adhd |
| topic | Attention Hyperactivity Impulsivity Online learning COVID-19 pandemic Distractibility Movement Executive functioning Learning difficulties UCTD Sustainable development goals (SDGs) SDG-04: Quality education Education theses SDG-04 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Education theses SDG-03 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Education theses SDG-10 |
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