• HEMA K J

Abstract: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has stirred up controversies among clinicians, teachers, policymakers, parents and the media since the 1970s. Researchers who study ADHD have used different definitions to diagnose ADHD leading to disagreement about the number, characteristics and outcomes of children with the disorder. On reviewing the research literature in educational research, investigator realized that there are many unanswered questions about ADHD, and there is more we need to learn about ADHD. The investigator intends to find out the awareness on ADHD among student-teachers at secondary level. Survey method was found appropriate for the study. The population for the present study consisted of student-teachers at secondary level from Ernakulam district of Kerala state, India. The investigator conducted a survey among 100 student-teachers at secondary level selected through random sampling technique. Data was collected using self-report questionnaire containing 40 true/false statements. Descriptive statistical techniques were used for interpretation of data. The data analysis indicated that the level of awareness in ADHD among student-teachers is low to medium. 80% of student-teachers possess medium level of awareness. Findings suggest that student-teachers need a better training for identifying and managing problems of students with ADHD. It is hoped that dissemination of findings of this paper would prompt educationists to critically review the present situation and take adequate measures to enhance the level of awareness in tackling ADHD.

Keywords: ADHD, awareness, student-teachers

"ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: A STUDY ON AWARENESS AMONG STUDENT-TEACHERS AT SECONDARY LEVEL", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.295-298, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812545.pdf

"ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: A STUDY ON AWARENESS AMONG STUDENT-TEACHERS AT SECONDARY LEVEL", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp295-298, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812545.pdf