Dissertation
Game-based learning and children with ADHD
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
May 2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6890
Abstract
Children with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may exhibit behavioral and executive function issues that affect classroom learning. Documented behaviors include inattention, disruptive behavior, and poor social relationships (Gureasko-Moore, DuPaul, & White, 2006). Support for children with ADHD has primarily focused on behavioral modifications and organizational skill enhancement. Computer-assisted or game-based learning has shown promise with this population in small-scale studies (Mautone, 2005; Ota, 2002). This case study research sought to investigate the use of game-based learning and children with ADHD. The subjects were high-school aged children with the primary diagnosis of ADHD who received a game-based intervention. This study shows game-based learning has a positive effect on students with ADHDs' engagement and interest in Math. The analysis of the data from the qualitative portion of this study lends itself to a grounded theory approach indicating game-based learning is an important consideration in curriculum development for students with ADHD.
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Details
- Title
- Game-based learning and children with ADHD
- Creators
- Margaret Sullivan-Carr - DU
- Contributors
- Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xi, 113 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 6890; 991014632408504721