J Korean Acad Nurs.  2017 Jun;47(3):305-318. 10.4040/jkan.2017.47.3.305.

Development and Effects of an Instructional Coaching Program Regarding Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for Elementary School Teachers

• Park SJ
• Park WJ

• KMID: 2426461
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2017.47.3.305

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to identify the effects of a newly developed instructional coaching program regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for teachers.
METHODS
Seventy teachers participated in this study involving a nonequivalent control group and a pretest-posttest design. The instructional coaching program consisted of eight 60-minute sessions. The program was developed through a theoretical development program involving six steps. To evaluate the effects of the program, data were collected through self-report questionnaires including the Knowledge Scale of Attention Deficit Disorder, Attitude Scale of Primary School Teachers Experiencing Students with ADHD, Practice Scale of Educational Intervention Activity, and the Korean ADHD Rating Scale. Data were analyzed with an independent t test, a chi-square test, and an ANCOVA using SPSS WIN version 20.
RESULTS
The intervention program consisted of 3 sectors, 8 subjects, and 24 content items. The experimental group showed a significant improvement in attitudes toward ADHD (F=22.83, p<.001). In addition, teacher's knowledge regarding ADHD (F=7.16, p=.010) and the implementation of instructional interventions (F=4.29, p=.043) improved. Further, teachers reported a reduction in children's ADHD-related behavior (F=4.34, p=.041). Results showed that the coaching program made a positive contribution to teaching skills and understanding of school-age children with ADHD.
CONCLUSION
The instructional coaching program was well structured and significantly improved not only teachers'attitudes, knowledge, and teaching skills but also the behavior of children with ADHD in class. Therefore, the program is recommended as a means of facilitating teaching and managing children with ADHD in class.

Keyword

Program development; Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity; Child; School teachers

MeSH Terms

Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/pathology/*prevention & control
Attitude
Child
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
*Program Development
*Program Evaluation
School Teachers/*psychology
Schools
Severity of Illness Index