Title: Teachers’ Voice About Their Experiences and Perceptions with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Student
Stream: Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Iriani Indri Hapsari, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia
Aulia Iskandarsyah, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia
Poeti Joefiani, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia
Juke R Siregar, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia
Abstract:
Student with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) often experience academic and social problems at school because of their behaviour problems. The teacher becomes one of the main figures who can help student with ADHD learn more independently and socialize better in school by helping ADHD student control their behaviour. However, it is not easy for teachers to do this. This study aims to determine the experiences and perceptions of teachers in dealing with student with ADHD at school. Design and method; Semi structured interviews with purposive sampling technique in 38 elementary school teachers in Indonesia. The audio-recorded interview process was then analysed into several themes through NVivo 12. Results; based on teacher perceptions and experiences in the school, it is known that most teachers do not fully understand about ADHD because of they still lack information about ADHD, student with ADHD have several behavioural problems that make them have problems social relations with peer, teacher and family, academic problems, negative behaviour, label negative from others, and low self concept. Teachers methods still based on their instincts without any prior knowledge in dealing with student with ADHD. Conclusion; Teachers need to develop themselves more by seeking information about ADHD more independently from various sources, support from family schools and the government in providing knowledge and training in dealing with ADHD student, Teachers need to develop more care for ADHD student so they can provide the best services for student ADHD even though there is still minimal information.
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