Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the EFL Classroom: A Case Study

This case study reflects upon the experience of implementing a plan for a student with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder attending a high school within an EFL environment in Costa Rica. The plan consisted of a set of four observations and four work sessions. In addition, the study reports on...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor: Bula Villalobos, Olmedo
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:Costa Rica
Recursos:Universidad Estatal a Distancia
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNED
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/578
Acesso em linha:https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/innovaciones/article/view/578
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:ADHD
case study
strategies
techniques
EFL
inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity
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Resumo:This case study reflects upon the experience of implementing a plan for a student with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder attending a high school within an EFL environment in Costa Rica. The plan consisted of a set of four observations and four work sessions. In addition, the study reports on the strategies and techniques used with the student and the teacher in order to improve the student’s performance in the class. The results and the analysis of the case study are also discussed. One of the main findings is that this disorder can be effectively treated.