Teaching a child with ADHD symptoms in Madrassah can be quite challenging due to limitations of time, space and resources. However, the affected child is intellectually capable, so there is a great potential in exerting patience to give him or her the best opportunity to learn their religion. Indeed, much patience and creativity will be required of the teacher, but as our beloved Prophet peace be upon him taught Aisha ‘your reward will be according to the extent of the hardship you endure’ The advice below provides some guidance on how you could best manage a child with those symptoms. And all tawfeeq is from Allah. Tracey Lawrence, assistant headteacher and specialist leader of education in social, emotional and mental health, answers your questions on behaviour Finding strategies that work for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be an unpredictable process. The signs, symptoms and behaviours that children exhibit vary hugely and are individual to each child. Getting the right kind of bespoke support in place will happen only as you begin to build a stronger relationship with the child. But, in the meantime, there are strategies that you can embed to provide immediate support. Getting to know the child and the way they react will be your golden ticket to effective support. You can use the “2 x 10” strategy to develop this relationship. This means trying to have a two-minute conversation on 10 consecutive days that doesn’t involve anything to do with learning. For a child with ADHD, the busy classroom can be overwhelming. Some children will be able to communicate this to you, but others will only be able show this through their behaviours. Children need access to a quiet space. For older children, this may be a quiet reflection room; for younger ones, I have used tents inside the classroom to great effect. A child with ADHD needs to have a consistent approach, so ensure that you work alongside parents. Most importantly, be open with the child and involve them in strategies. Not only will this improve your relationship by allowing mutual respect to develop, it will also show that you are taking their opinions on board and demonstrate your high expectations. Read Original articles: //www.tes.com/news/tes-magazine/tes-magazine/behaviour-question-how-can-you-support-a-child-adhd-your-classroom //www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/teaching-students-with-adhd-attention-deficit-disorder.htmThe answer:
1. Get to know the pupil
2. Offer a quiet space
3. Be open with the child
Further guidance from helpguide.org:
The behaviour question: how can you support a child with ADHD in your classroom?
[Bukari:1787], so long as there is benefit that does not compromise obligatory priorities.
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