Overview
The intended goal of every parent and educator is to see their child or student learn and thrive. But, to those with learning and behavior needs, a lack of a plan for both the teaching and learning process becomes like a long road trip minus a map. It does not take long before one or two wrong turns can mean the difference between arrival at your destination and an unintended off-road experience. When seeking to reach students of all behavior and learning levels, student achievement and improvement should be an intentional rather than incidental or accidental practice.
This course therefore aims to equip parents, educators, and volunteer workers with essential knowledge and skills so that they can care for the children with ADHD needs in their homes,schools, and social settings.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the definition and criteria for determining ADHD
- Describe the characteristics of students who have ADHD and their prevalence in the school-aged population
- Explain how the identification of ADHD is determined and the parent and teacher's role in this identification process
- Illustrate possible techniques you could incorporate into your teaching to benefit students with learning disabilities
- Design specific strategies that you can apply to help students with ADHD successfully navigate home and social settings
This course is part of the Conversations on Special Needs series. The other courses available in this series are:
About the Course Author
Dr. Dennis Eastman spent 15 years serving in multiple roles in the field of education (Social Studies teacher, coach, Athletic Director and Director of Faculty Induction) before becoming the principal of Nova Academy Early College High School, in Santa Ana, California. During his tenure as principal, U.S. News and World Report recognized Nova Academy with a Bronze Medal ranking as one of the most improved schools in California.
Dr. Eastman is currently serving Biola University as the Director of Secondary Education where he is able to combine his faith, expertise and enthusiasm for teaching and coaching into preparing the next generation of high quality educators.
Over the past ten years, he has also travelled extensively internationally with the goal of working alongside administrators and faculty in local schools to create inclusive, active, and effective learning strategies for all students. Dr. Eastman's research agenda has focused on equipping teachers in student motivation, program design, creating an environment of attempt for all learners and preparing teachers in international settings.
About Biola University's School of Education
The School of Education exists to train up those who desire to make an impact as educators in classrooms, administration buildings, homeschools, the mission field and beyond. Our wide selection of rigorous, biblically centered academic offerings — ranging from undergraduate and graduate programs to teaching credentials and certificates, as well as K–12 as well as homeschool education through our Eight-Week Clinic Courses for grades 1 through 6 — makes the School of Education the premier institution for advancing your knowledge in the field of education.
Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, an experienced educator or current teacher looking to advance in your career, our unique blend of academic excellence and thoughtful mentorship will be sure to guide you to your goals. Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from engaging with our fully doctored, full-time faculty and different learning opportunities available to you through our strong relationships in the field, making your journey at the School of Education one full of meaning, growth and impact.
Course FAQ
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the assignments. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete it. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you’re free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topics.
Since this course is designed as a completely self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.
The intended goal of every parent and educator is to see their child or student learn and thrive. But, to those with learning and behavior needs, a lack of a plan for both the teaching and learning process becomes like a long road trip minus a map. It does not take long before one or two wrong turns can mean the difference between arrival at your destination and an unintended off-road experience. When seeking to reach students of all behavior and learning levels, student achievement and improvement should be an intentional rather than incidental or accidental practice.
This course therefore aims to equip parents, educators, and volunteer workers with essential knowledge and skills so that they can care for the children with ADHD needs in their homes,schools, and social settings.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the definition and criteria for determining ADHD
- Describe the characteristics of students who have ADHD and their prevalence in the school-aged population
- Explain how the identification of ADHD is determined and the parent and teacher's role in this identification process
- Illustrate possible techniques you could incorporate into your teaching to benefit students with learning disabilities
- Design specific strategies that you can apply to help students with ADHD successfully navigate home and social settings
This course is part of the Conversations on Special Needs series. The other courses available in this series are:
About the Course Author
Dr. Dennis Eastman spent 15 years serving in multiple roles in the field of education (Social Studies teacher, coach, Athletic Director and Director of Faculty Induction) before becoming the principal of Nova Academy Early College High School, in Santa Ana, California. During his tenure as principal, U.S. News and World Report recognized Nova Academy with a Bronze Medal ranking as one of the most improved schools in California.
Dr. Eastman is currently serving Biola University as the Director of Secondary Education where he is able to combine his faith, expertise and enthusiasm for teaching and coaching into preparing the next generation of high quality educators.
Over the past ten years, he has also travelled extensively internationally with the goal of working alongside administrators and faculty in local schools to create inclusive, active, and effective learning strategies for all students. Dr. Eastman's research agenda has focused on equipping teachers in student motivation, program design, creating an environment of attempt for all learners and preparing teachers in international settings.
About Biola University's School of Education
The School of Education exists to train up those who desire to make an impact as educators in classrooms, administration buildings, homeschools, the mission field and beyond. Our wide selection of rigorous, biblically centered academic offerings — ranging from undergraduate and graduate programs to teaching credentials and certificates, as well as K–12 as well as homeschool education through our Eight-Week Clinic Courses for grades 1 through 6 — makes the School of Education the premier institution for advancing your knowledge in the field of education.
Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, an experienced educator or current teacher looking to advance in your career, our unique blend of academic excellence and thoughtful mentorship will be sure to guide you to your goals. Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from engaging with our fully doctored, full-time faculty and different learning opportunities available to you through our strong relationships in the field, making your journey at the School of Education one full of meaning, growth and impact.
Syllabus
| The brain is a vastly complex organ with... Overview |
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| The Brain, Learning, and ADHD Video |
| The Brain, Learning, and ADHD - Part 2 of 3 Video |
| The Brain, Learning, and ADHD - Part 3 of 3 Video |
| Focus Questions Reflection |
| Additional Resources Resource |
| Defining and Diagnosing ADHD Lesson 2 |
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| ADHD is among the most commonly diagnosed... Overview |
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| Defining and Diagnosing ADHD Video |
| Defining and Diagnosing ADHD - Part 2 of 2 Video |
| Defining and Diagnosing ADHD Reflection Reflection |
| Additional Resources Resource |
| ADHD at Home: A Daily Experience Lesson 3 |
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| In this lesson we will explore how ADHD might... Overview |
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| ADHD at Home - A Daily Experience Video |
| ADHD at Home - A Daily Experience - Part 2 of 3 Video |
| ADHD at Home - A Daily Experience - Part 3 of 3 Video |
| ADHD at Home Focus Questions Reflection |
| Additional Resources Resource |
| ADHD in the Classroom Lesson 4 |
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| ADHD does not just occur at home, nor does it... Overview |
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| ADHD at School Video |
| ADHD at School - Part 2 of 4 Video |
| ADHD at School - Part 3 of 4 Video |
| ADHD at School - Part 4 of 4 Video |
| ADHD in the Classroom Reflection Reflection |
| Case Study: Meet Anthony Reflection |
| Additional Resources Resource |
| ADHD in Social Settings Lesson 5 |
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| Stop interrupting! Wait your turn! Pay... Overview |
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| ADHD in Social Settings Video |
| ADHD in Social Settings - Part 2 of 4 Video |
| ADHD in Social Settings - Part 3 of 4 Video |
| ADHD in Social Settings - Part 4 of 4 Video |
| Case Studies Reflection |
| Additional Resources Resource |
| Many studies have shown that effective... Overview |
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| One Size Does Not Fit All Video |
| Support Options for ADHD Reflection Reflection |
| Recommended Resources Resource |
| Course Evaluation Resource |
Course FAQ
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the assignments. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete it. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you’re free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topics.
Since this course is designed as a completely self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.