EXPLORING TEACHERS' OPINIONS ABOUT PROBLEM BEHAVIOUR IN STUDENTS DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD

Ersin Ateş, Ceren Balkır

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The purpose of this study is to explore teachers' views of the problem behaviours of students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Data were reported using descriptive analysis, a qualitative research method. Data were collected from teachers using a semi-structured interview form to explore the problem behaviours of students diagnosed with ADHD. Demographic information was collected during the interviews, and in addition, approximately 40-minute interviews were conducted using reminders within the framework of the question "What are your views on the problem behaviours of students diagnosed with ADHD?". The data were analysed using descriptive analysis. As a result of the analysis of the research findings, the majority of teachers stated that more than one problem behaviour was observed in special needs students diagnosed with ADHD. A small number of participants mentioned that this situation was different for students taking medication. According to the research findings, another finding is that teachers' views on the increase in problem behaviours in classroom practice with students diagnosed with ADHD. In this context, it was concluded that teachers' students diagnosed with ADHD displayed problematic behaviour and that this situation negatively affected the classroom climate.

 

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, problem behaviour, teachers' opinions, classroom climate

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