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Key Research Findings Cognitive research shows that educational programs should challenge students to link, connect, and integrate ideas (Bransford, Brown, & Cocking, 1999). Implementation Students benefit by direct instruction and open-ended experiences in identifying similarities and differences. Additional Resources The Private Eye is a resource for teaching students how to use metaphor, and compare and contrast, through the use of jeweler's loupes and focused questioning. Learning in ADHD Children - Hyperactivity Improves Learning in ADHD Children. Movement Can Enhance Learning for Kids with ADHD Does your child fidget and move around a lot?
Do you repeatedly find yourself telling him or her to sit still…stop wiggling…keep your bottom in your chair? This excessive movement, which can drive parents and teachers crazy, may actually be an effective learning strategy. Rather than impeding focus and preventing learning, this hyperactivity may instead help increase alertness and facilitate the learning process in children with ADHD. Studies conducted by ADHD researcher and psychology professor, Mark Rapport, Ph.D., at the University of Central Florida indicate that children with ADHD need to move more in order to maintain appropriate alertness while performing tasks that challenge their working memory.
Observe your own child and see if you recognize a pattern. Simple Tips to Implement at Home and School Allowing hyperactive children a safe and appropriate way to use movement as a learning strategy is important. Additional Reading: Sources:
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