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“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another Person. Each of us
has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us”.
[Albert Schweitzer}
With immense joy and gratitude, I raise my heart in praise and best moment to God Almighty
for his manifold grace and blessings showered on me all through this study. I wish I could
mention everyone who willingly helped me to complete this dissertation. It would be
impossible for me to specify wonderful ways of their valuable contribution throughout my
study and I am obliged to mention them.
Firstly, I convey my sincere thanks to Prof. Mrs. Asha Kadam, Principal, Kanyakubj Nursing
College,Indore for constant support, encouragement, in providing necessary requisitions with
during the entire period of the study
Those energy, intellect, love and support inspired me throughout and made my study possible. The
investigator expresses his sincere gratitude to his mentor for her untiring effort, valuable suggestions,
constant encouragement inspiring and illuminating guidance to make the work a successful learning
experience. She has made sincere efforts in molding the investigator‘s raw thinking by providing
valuable suggestions; innovative ideas making this project a successful creative work.
I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to My Guide Ms. Rupali Sewarik, Associate Professor,
Department of Mental Health Nursing, Kanyakubj College of Nursing, Indore for her opinions,
thoughts, guidance and timely help.
I express my heart felt thanks to My Co-Guide Assistant prof. Reena Birla for her critical guidance,
constant encouragement, suggestions and support for the completion of the study. I express my sincere
thanks and appreciation to my Class Coordination for her opinions, thoughts, guidance and timely help.
I extend my sincere thanks to entire teaching faculty of Kanyakubj College of Nursing especially, Ms.
Shikha Sharma , Mrs. Jyoti Nishad , Ms.Jagrati Oswal ,Mrs.Shatabdi Bhattacharya, Mr.Ajay Chaurasiya
,Ms.Sapna Baghel, ms. Sheetal bhati, Ms.kavita bhadulkar, Ms. Nandini mathe , Mr. Kuldeep Kaushal
for their guidance and valuable suggestion throughout the research work.
I extend my sincere thanks to all the experts who gave me firm opinions and validated the tools. Their
valuable suggestions made this study an easy resolution.
I am obliged to all selected school teachers who gave their valuable time and co-operation. I extend my
sincere thanks and acknowledgement for making my study possible.
I thank librarian Mrs. Deepti vyas and other office staff members of Kanyakubj College of Nursing,
Indore for their timely help and rendered for this study.
I sincerely thank, my parents, my mentor, my idol, my strength and all my beloved ones for their
constant love, support in many ways from distance.
I would also like to extend my warmest thanks to all my seniors who always encouraged and helped me
throughout this enterprise. Thanking those who are very close to heart is something which is very
difficult.
My heartfelt gratitude to PG classmate for their endless support, cooperation and positive interaction
with all through the study.
Finally, last not the least my grateful thanks to everyone who helped, supported & encouraged me
throughout this enterprise.
Ms.Neha Rathore
Indore (M.P)
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neuro developmental disorder that affects
children’s behavior, attention and learning capabilities. Early identification and management are crucial
for improving outcomes for affected children. Teachers are often the first to notice signs of
ADHD ,making it essential for them to be well informed about the disorder. This study investigates the
effectiveness of a video –assisted teaching program in enhancing teachers knowledge about ADHD.
To assess the pre test level of knowledge regarding early identification and management of ADHD
among primary school teachers in selected schools of Indore.
To assess the post test level of knowledge regarding early identification and management of
ADHD among primary school teachers in selected schools of Indore.
To find out the association between level of knowledge regarding early identification and
management of ADHD among primary school teacher and selected socio demographic variables
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Study design: Descriptive non experimental study with only post test design
Sample:- A total of 100 school teachers from selected schools will be recruited
Data collection : Data will be collected after the video assisted teaching program
Conclusion
This study aims to demonstrate video assisted teaching programs can significantly improve
teachers knowledge regarding the early identification and management of ADHD ,ultimately
benefiting student with the disorder.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
II REVIEW OF LITERATURE
VII APPENDICES
LIST OF TABLES
V List of Validators
VII Tools
Section-A (Socio-demographic Variable)
Section-B (Self-structured knowledge questionnaire
%- Percentage
Df - Degree of Freedom
e.g. – Example
F– Frequency
Fig - Figure R
H1 – Hypotheses
RH - Research Hypotheses
N- Sample size
No - Number
NS - Not Significant
S– Significant
SD - Standard Deviation
Every kid has the intellectual ability to understand and experience the emotional and physical
state of others and have the abilities that might help to reduce discomfort of others. The well-
being, safety, motor and cognitive development of today’s children will determine the quality
of tomorrow’s world, and perhaps even its survival.
For many people with ADHD, symptoms cause problems in daily life. Symptoms can make it
hard to get things done; interfere with school, work, or other activities; and strain social
relationships. Children with ADHD are at increased risk for injuries, social problems, family
stress, and poor grades. Teens and adults with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky
behaviors, such as substance use and unsafe sexual activity affecting its development,
trajectory and outcome. Here, we discuss why and how the recent genetic findings on ADHD
may shape our understanding of its definition, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Children show hyperactivity and impulsivity as the most common symptoms. As academic and
social demands increase, symptoms of inattention often become more prominent and begin to
interfere with academic performance and peer relationships.
Adolescents usually show less hyperactivity and may appear as restless or fidgeting. Symptoms
of inattention and impulsivity typically continue and may cause academic, organizational, or
relationship challenges. Teens with ADHD are more likely to engage in impulsive, risky
behaviors, such as substance use and unsafe sexual activity.
Adults, including older adults, can show inattention, restlessness, and impulsivity, although, in
some people, those symptoms become less severe and less impairing. They may also be
irritable, have a low tolerance for frustration and stress, or experience frequent or intense
mood changes.
Researchers are not sure what causes ADHD, although many studies suggest that genes play a
large role. Like many other disorders, ADHD probably results from a combination of factors.
Based on their specific symptoms, a person can be diagnosed with one of three types of
ADHD:
ADHD symptoms must begin in childhood (before age 12). Symptoms often continue into the
teen years and adulthood. The criterion for a diagnosis differs slightly based on age.
Children up to 16 years must show at least six symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and
impulsivity, or both.
Adults and youth over 16 years must show at least five symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity
and impulsivity, or both.
Stress, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and other physical conditions or illnesses can cause
similar symptoms to those of ADHD. A health care provider needs to do a thorough evaluation
to determine the cause of symptoms, make a diagnosis, and identify effective treatments.
Primary care providers sometimes diagnose and treat ADHD, or they may refer the person to a
mental health professional. During an evaluation, a provider usually:
Examines the person’s mental health and medical history, including their mood and past or
current health conditions.
Looks at the person’s current or, if an adult, childhood behavior and school experiences. To
obtain this information, the provider may ask for permission to talk with family, friends,
partners, teachers, and others who know the person well and have seen them in different
settings to learn about behaviors and experiences at home, school, or elsewhere.
Uses standardized behavior rating scales or ADHD symptom checklists to determine whether
the person meets the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD.
Administers psychological tests that look at cognitive skills, such as working memory, executive
functioning (abilities such as planning and decision-making), visual and spatial abilities, or
reasoning. Such tests can help identify psychological or cognitive (thinking-related) strengths
and challenges and identify or rule out possible learning disabilities.
Although there is no cure for ADHD, current treatments may help reduce symptoms and
improve functioning. Common treatments for ADHD are medication, psychotherapy, and other
behavioral interventions. For children, treatment often includes parent education and school-
based programs.
Researchers are studying new treatments for people with ADHD, such as cognitive training and neuro
feedback. These options are usually explored only after medication and psychotherapy have already
been tried. For many people, treatment involves a combination of elements
According to global burden of disease, it has been suggested that by the year (2020), mental
disorders in the children will increase by more than 50% world- wide and will be among the
leading cause of childhood illness and dysfunction. The worldwide occurrence of ADHD is found
to be 5.29% in kids, 7.1% in teenagers and 3.4% in adult (WHO 2020).
A meta-analysis indicates that the prevalence of ADHD among children and adolescents in India
is broadly aligned with global prevalence rates. The point prevalence of ADHD varied between
1.3% and 28.9%, with a pooled prevalence of 7.1%. Notably, the prevalence was higher among
males (9.4%) compared with females (5.2%).
In a specific study conducted in South India, the prevalence among preschool children was
reported as 11.32%, with a higher rate in males (14.8%) compared with females (7.7%). This
study also identified a higher prevalence in low-socioeconomic groups and among children aged
9–10 years.
a different study in South India reported that approximately 22% of school children screened
positive for ADHD.1 In contrast, North India reported a prevalence of 6.3%, with a higher
proportion of affected children residing in joint families and belonging to lower or lower-middle
socioeconomic classes. Notably, no ADHD-positive children had a family history of the
disorder. Additionally, a study conducted in Western India at a tertiary hospital between 2017
and mid-2019 found an ADHD prevalence of 17.6% among children aged 6–15 years.
Fifteen studies conducted in school-based settings showed a pooled prevalence of 75.1 per
1000 children aged 4–19 years (Chauhan et al., 2022). In community-based settings, the pooled
prevalence was 18.6 per 1000 children surveyed (Joseph &Devu, 2019). The overall pooled
prevalence of ADHD in India was observed to be 63.2 per 1000 children surveyed, with
significant heterogeneity noted in the findings (Chauhan et al., 2022)
Teachers are responsible for teaching the skills to the learners that are part of the curriculum
but the teachers also have the responsibility of teaching the learners to function in a way that
will help the them to reach educational and societal expectations, that’s why the researcher felt
the need to conduct research study on ADHD through a video assistant teaching program
regarding identification and management of ADHD among school teachers of selected
educational institutions of Indore.
The Role of Teachers and the Need for Training: Teachers in India play a critical role in
identifying ADHD-related behaviors, as they are often the first adults to observe children in
group settings where attention and behavior demands are high (David, 2013). Studies reveal
that while teachers are willing to support students with ADHD, they frequently feel ill-equipped
due to a lack of training in recognizing and managing ADHD symptoms (Sethi, 2010). Increased
professional development for teachers could bridge this gap, enabling them to support
children’s learning needs more effectively (Medindia, 2024).
Policy and Intervention Needs: India’s education policy currently lacks specific guidelines or
accommodations for ADHD, underscoring the need for systemic change (Kuppili et al., 2017).
Schools require policies that include ADHD support frameworks, such as classroom
accommodations, counseling, and collaboration with mental health professionals. These
changes are necessary to build an inclusive educational environment that supports the needs of
neuro diverse children (Sethi, 2010).
The Prevalence and Awareness of ADHD in India: Several studies indicate that ADHD is
underrecognized in India’s school systems, often mistaken for behavioral issues rather than a
neuro developmental disorder (Sethi, 2010). Educators in urban areas such as Bangalore and
Delhi report growing awareness of ADHD, but rural areas face more significant gaps in
knowledge and resources (Basu & Banerjee, 2021).
Parents and teachers frequently struggle to identify ADHD symptoms, such as inattentiveness
and impulsivity, contributing to delays in diagnosis and intervention (Medindia, 2024).
Research has highlighted that many Indian schools lack resources like Individual Education Plans
(IEPs), often leaving children without the structured support they need (David, 2013).
Challenges for Children with ADHD and Their Families: Children with ADHD in India face
challenges beyond the educational system. Societal stigma around mental health issues can
make it difficult for families to seek help (Basu & Banerjee, 2021).
Traditional beliefs may lead some parents to view ADHD behaviours as disobedience rather
than symptoms requiring medical attention (Chauhan et al., 2022). This lack of understanding
can hinder early intervention, which is crucial for helping children manage symptoms and
develop effective coping strategies (Joseph &Devu, 2019).
ADHD is a leading issue affecting many children and adults. ADHD is among earliest to start
neurodevelopment disorders with onset of the condition during formative years and can
continue through early life and adulthood. ADHD refers to behavior pattern that is troublesome
and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that interrupts the growth and
functioning and is identified by six or more manifestations from the inattention and
hyperactivity & impulsivity
1.5 HYPOTHESIS
H1- There is no significant association between selected socio demographic variables and pre test
level of knowledge regarding early identification and management of ADHD among primary school
teachers
H0- There is significant association between selected socio demographic variables and pre test level
of knowledge regarding early identification and management of ADHD among primary school
teacher
1.6OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS:
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER:- Primary school teacher who are responsible for teaching children
from first grade to fifth grade
VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING PROGRAM:- Video-assisted learning is defined as a strategic teaching
approach to using videos – either educational or conceptual – to improve a cognitive ability, or
social-emotional skills.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:
MATERIAL:
1. DESIGN: Descriptive comparative research design.
2. SETTING: The study will be conducted at selected primary schools of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
METHODS:
1. SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: random sampling technique
2. SAMPLE: In this study sample will be primary school teachers.
3. SAMPLE SIZE: In this study sample size will be 100 primary school teachers both genders of
males and females.
1.7 LIMITATION AND DELIMITATION
INCLUSION CRITERIA:.
Teachers who teaches in primary school setting
Teachers who willingly agree to participate in this study.
Teachers who knows Hindi and English language very well
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Teachers who teaches in the higher secondary classes
Schools that are located outside of Indore
1.8 ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECT OF STUDY
1. Permission was obtained from concerned authority in the nursing college to conduct study.
2. A written consent was obtained from population for their willingness to participate in the
study.
3. Confidentiality & anonymity of information provided by samples was maintained.
1.9 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Von Bertanlanffy (1968) characterized a framework as a sorted out entire unit, which produce
an impact or an item whose reliant segments part associate with the climate. As per
frameworks hypothesis, a framework is a gathering of components that communicate with
each other so as to accomplish objective. The segment associates with in limit and inside the
climate. All living frameworks are open, in that there is a consistent trade of issue, energy and
data. Open framework is those in which there is a trade, material and data with the climate.
Input of energy into system. Throughput during which system process, changes and recognizes
imported energy into the environment in the forms of goods, service and intellectual products.
Feedback by which a part of output return to system. In present study nursing students were
considered as an open system, as they receive information from the environment
SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DESIGN:
TARGET POPULATION
ACCESSIBLE POPULATION
100 SAMPLES
DESCRIPTIVE
REPORTING
THROUGH THESIS
1.10 OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH REPORT:
CHAPTER-5 Will include discussion, summary and conclusion recommendation implication and
limitation of study.
SUMMARY: This chapter deals with the objectives, operational definition, assumptions,
conceptual framework, delimitation and scope of the study. The next chapter deals with the
relevant literature on the assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on
knowledge regarding early identification and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
disorder among primary school teachers of selected schools
CHAPTER-2
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
REVIEW OF LITERATURE:
“The review of literature involves the systematic identification, location, scripting, and summary of
the written material that contains information on research problems.” (Polit and Hungler, 2014)
The review of literature make known some existing co-related and linked information for the idea of
the research study. The principle of review of; literature is to ascertain what is already known, what
others have put effort to find out and grow insight into the problem.
The reviewed literature for the present study was organized under the following headings:
The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding ADHD among primary
school teachers in selected schools of district Mohali with a view to develop informational
booklet. A quantitative approach with descriptive design was adopted. By purposive
sampling technique 100 primary school teachers were selected from selected schools of
district Mohali. Findings of the study showed that majority 42% of the samples were in
the age group of 35- 44 years, 60% of the samples were females, 71% of the samples
had done B.Ed, 50% of the samples were having more than 5 years of work experience,
83% of the samples were from government organization, 56% of the samples did not
have any previous knowledge regarding ADHD, 15% of the samples have source of
information through television, 87% of the samples have not seen any child diagnosed
with ADHD. The majority of primary school teachers had poor level of knowledge 56%.
December 2019
Journal of Chitwan Medical College 9(4):64-68
DOI:10.3126/jcmc.v9i4.26905
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental
disorders affecting children. ADHD knowledge among teachers helps managing such
children. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding ADHD of children among
school teachers at Lalitpur, Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was
conducted among 124 primary school teachers in 19 government schools of Lalitpur
Metropolitan City. A standard tool “Knowledge of Attention Deficit Disorders Scale
(KADDS)” was used, Data were analyzed using descriptive (frequency, percentage,
mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi square test) for frequency
distribution and association between levels of knowledge regarding ADHD with selected
variables. Results: Eighty-five (68.5%) female and 39 (31.5%) male teachers with the
mean age 41.85 ± 8.80 years (range 18 to 58 years) were enrolled. Majority teachers
were married (94.4%) and from urban area (75%) with bachelor’s degree (37.9%) as
their educational qualification and 11 to 20 years of teaching experiences (42.74%). The
significant influencing variables were educational qualification (p = 0.009), type of
service (p = 0.018), teaching experiences (p = 0.002), in-service education on ADHD (p
= 0.004) and experience with ADHD students (p = 0.001). The study showed that 94
(75.8%) teachers had poor knowledge. Conclusions: It was concluded that three fourth
of the teachers had poor knowledge about ADHD. Teachers knowledge will help to
identify, refer and help in management of children with ADHD.
A child suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) faces many difficulties in
social as well as academic performances. School teachers’ knowledge and attitude towards
ADHD play a vital role in early detection and referral of the child to treatment centers. Few
existing reports, however, indicate the alarming rate at which the problem is highly neglected in
sub-Saharan Africa. The present study is designed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and
factors that affecting elementary school teachers about ADHD.
Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Shree Guru Gobind
Singh Tricentenary Gobind University, Gurugram, Haryana.
Received: 31/12/202
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Accepted After Revision: 24/03/2022
The study was conducted in selected schools of Guru gram, Haryana. Sixty (60) primary school
teachers were selected from three schools of Guru gram by using total enumeration sampling
technique. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude rating scale was used to assess
the knowledge and attitude of primary school teachers regarding ADHD. The findings revealed
that in the pre-test, majority 41(68.3%) of teachers had inadequate knowledge and 19(31.7%)
had moderate knowledge and 28(46.7%) had unfavorable attitude and 32(53.3%) had Neutral
attitude whereas in the post-test, 15(25%) had moderate knowledge and majority 45(75%) had
adequate knowledge and 13(21.7%) had neutral attitude and majority 47(78.3%) had favorable
attitude regarding ADHD. Paired “t” test was used to observe differences between pre and post-
test mean scores and were found statistically significant at 0.05 level. The study concluded that
educational material like video assisted teaching had shown significant improvement in
knowledge and attitude of primary school teachers.
https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v9i5/SR20512114150.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
41009964_Children_with_Attention_Deficit_Hyperactivity_Disorder_and_their_Teachers_A_re
view_of_the_literature
There is considerable evidence regarding the academic and social difficulties children
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience, but less is known
about what their teachers do and should know. This article provides a summary of this
evidence, including information on the difficulties experienced by students with ADHD,
the relationships between teachers and students with ADHD, pre-service and in-service
teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward ADHD, and in-service teachers' behavior
toward children diagnosed with the condition. Teachers need increased awareness of
the family circumstances of children with ADHD, more knowledge of the conditions
commonly co morbid with ADHD, and insight into these children's relationship with
peers.
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF (2019): 7.583
Volume 10 Issue 5, May 2021
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a disorder of childhood and adolescence and it is one
of the most common psychiatric disorders that cause distress in the lives of both children and
adult. If Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder remains undetected the child may experience
academic failure, rejection by peers, and develop low-self-esteem. Teachers are seen as one of
the most important sources of information with regard to referral and diagnosis of ADHD. They
also have the accountability for creating an environment conductive to academic, social and
emotional success for children with ADHD. Therefore a study was undertaken to assess the
knowledge regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children among primary school
teachers in selected primary schools at Maharashtra. Objectives: To assess the level of
knowledge regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children among primary school
teachers in selected schools at Maharashtra and to find out the association between level of
knowledge regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children among primary school
teacher with selected socio demographic variables. Methodology: Quantitative research
approach with descriptive research design was used for this study. The total 100 samples were
selected by Convenient sampling technique. The self-administered structured questionnaires
were used to assess the knowledge. The data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential
statistics. Result: Based on the findings, the result of the study shows that majority of primary
school teachers (91%) had average level of knowledge about attention deficit hyperactive
disorder, whereas only (9%) had good knowledge regarding attention deficit hyperactive
disorder. The analysis revealed that there is association between the levels of knowledge of
primary school teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder with teaching
experience (i.e. P=0.0358). Conclusion: The study concludes that the majority of samples have
only average knowledge about ADHD. Result from this study brings light to the fact that
teachers need to be educated and supported to further their professional development
regarding ADHD. Teachers who are knowledgeable about ADHD are better prepared to be in a
position to provide adequate teaching, assistance and support for children with ADHD
Authors
Abstract
The child is one of the most important assets of the nation, the future of
mankind, the source of its true power, the promotion and enhancement of
the child’s life and welfare is also anchored on the moral supervision and
support given by his parents or guardians in order for a child to succeed,
parents exert a lot of influence on their child’s cognitive development in the
early years, the investigator made an insight into the aim of the study as
follows: To determine the effectiveness of the teaching program on teachers
knowledge. The study was conducted on at governmental primary schools in
Al-Najaf City/ Iraq. A total of the (10) governmental primary schools selected
randomly from total (253) governmental primary schools in Al-Najaf City. A
purposive (non- probability) sample of (70) primary school teachers’ were
selected from the candidate schools were included in the present study.
During the period of 1st September 2018 to 20th February 2020. The data
was collected by questionnaire which consisted of two main parts, first part
consists socio demographic sheet. Second part is about knowledge which
consist of (31) items scale of teachers’ knowledge about children with
ADHD . Findings revealed confirmed that the teachers who not attended for
program about ADHD have poor level of knowledge pupils with attention -
deficit/hyperactivity disorder among elementary school teachers. While the
teachers who attended for program about ADHD have improve and increase
knowledge about ADHD in phase two, and three. Thus, it is recommended
for responsible parties to notes the need for greater efforts to teachers
should trained to recognize students with behaviors problems / disorders in
their classes to provide them with proper and timely education as well as
necessary referral for their assessment.
The child is one of the most important assets of the nation, the future of
mankind, the source of its true power, the promotion and enhancement of
the child’s life and welfare is also anchored on the moral supervision and
support given by his parents or guardians in order for a child to succeed,
parents exert a lot of influence on their child’s cognitive development in the
early years, the investigator made an insight into the aim of the study as
follows: To determine the effectiveness of the teaching program on teachers
knowledge. The study was conducted on at governmental primary schools in
Al-Najaf City/ Iraq. A total of the (10) governmental primary schools selected
randomly from total (253) governmental primary schools in Al-Najaf City. A
purposive (non- probability) sample of (70) primary school teachers’ were
selected from the candidate schools were included in the present study.
During the period of 1st September 2018 to 20th February 2020. The data
was collected by questionnaire which consisted of two main parts, first part
consists socio demographic sheet. Second part is about knowledge which
consist of (31) items scale of teachers’ knowledge about children with
ADHD . Findings revealed confirmed that the teachers who not attended for
program about ADHD have poor level of knowledge pupils with attention -
deficit/hyperactivity disorder among elementary school teachers. While the
teachers who attended for program about ADHD have improve and increase
knowledge about ADHD in phase two, and three. Thus, it is recommended
for responsible parties to notes the need for greater efforts to teachers
should trained to recognize students with behaviors problems / disorders in
their classes to provide them with proper and timely education as well as
necessary referral for their assessment.
CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology
is a way to systematically solve the research problem. The methodology of research indicates
the general pattern of organizing the procedure together with valid and reliability data for
problem under investigation. (Polit D F & Jungler B P, 2009)
The scope of research methodology is wider than that of research methods. Research
methodology is not only about the research methods but also consider the logic behind the
methods used in the context of research study. It includes the research approach , research
design , variable under study , the setting , the population , the sample , sampling technique ,
sampling selecting criteria , development and description of the tool , pilot study , procedure
for data collection , plan for data analysis and interpretation .
In this chapter the details of methodology that was selected by the investigator in order the
study was conducted with the video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding
early identification and management of ADHD among school teachers of selected school in
Indore 2024
Research approach is the description of the plan to investigate the phenomenon under study in
a structured (quantitative), unstructured (qualitative) or a combination of the two methods
(quantitative – qualitative integrated approach). Therefore, the approach helps to identify the
presence or absence of and comparison between groups .The approach of research study
depends on several factor, but primarily on the nature of phenomenon under study. Sharma
S .K (2011)
In this study quantitative evaluative approach was used to assess the effect planned teaching
programme on knowledge regarding early identification and management of ADHD among
school teachers of selected school in Indore 2024
.The quantitative approaches are objective , deductive and based on numeric quantification and
generalization of results. These are used to test prespecified concepts, constructs and
hypothesis that make up a theory
The research design is an overall plan for obtaining answer to the question being studied and
handling sources of the difficulties encountered during research process. It deals with the plans
for collecting and analyzing the data including specification for enhancing the internal and
external validity of the study. (Polit D.F
&Hungler B.P, 2009)
In this present study the researcher adopted a descriptive non- experimental research design.
3.3 VARIABLES
Variable are the conditions or characteristics that the investigator observes manipulates or
controls. The types of variables were identified in these studies:-
In the present study the independent variable is the planned teaching programe regarding early
identification and management of ADHD among school teachers in selected school .
Dependent variable:- It is the outcome or response due to the effect of the independent
variable, which researcher wants to predict or explain. In this present study the dependent
variable refers to the knowledge of school teachers.
Extraneous Variable :- Extraneous variable are those variable that are present of the study in
research environment which may interfere with research finding by acting as unwanted
independent variable The socio demographic variables under the study are age , gender ,
previous knowledge regarding AD HD, sources of knowledge .
In the present study non probability convenient sampling technique was used. In this type of
sampling , subjects are chosen to be a part of the sample with a specific purpose in mind . In
this technique samples are chosen not by chance, through a judgement made by the researcher
based on his or her knowledge about the population.
Inclusion criteria
1. Only primary school teachers is allowing in this study.
2. Those teachers are willingly participating in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
Data collection tools are the devices used to measure the concept of interest in a research
project that a researcher uses to collect data’s and it is important that the tool should be valid
and reliable. Polit D F & Hunger B P (2009)
A self structured questionnaire and specific attitude scale (SASA) was use by the investigator to
assess knowledge regarding early identification and management ADHD among school
teachers of selected school in Indore 2024
The tools were prepared on the basis of the objective of the study, review of literature that
provides adequate content for the tool preparation. Personal experience of the investigator in
the clinical field, expert opinion principals and HODs and teachers
. Steps involved in development of tool are:
. The structured interview schedule included three domains that are knowledge has 80% items,
comprehension has 15% items and application has 5% items.
Description of tool Tool:
B: Structured questionnaire
It describe the selected information found relevant and is expected to be significant with other
variables which are to be studied. (Basavanthappa, 2007)
The socio demographic variables under the study are age , gender , previous academic score,
present posting area , previous knowledge, sources of knowledge .
contained the items of the Scale for ADHD-Specific Attitudes (SASA), consisting of 30
questions related to teacher attitudes toward (a) ADHD itself, (b) students who display
ADHD-type behaviors, and (c) their views on the teaching of these students. The response
category was a 6-point Likert-scale.
Content validity refers to an instrument or test actually testing what it is supposed to be test.
Polit & Hungler (2009)
The tool was submitted to experts from the field of psychiatric nursing along with the blue
print criteria checklist, answer key, planned teaching programme to establish the content
validity. 4 valuators were requested to check for the relevance, sequence and language of the
tool. Modifications were done according to expert’s opinion and final tool was developed. The
tool was translated into the Hindi and again it was retranslated into English, thereby language
validity was ascertained.
Reliability is the degree of consistency that the instruments or procedures demonstrate. Wood
An Haber (2002)
) Pre- testing and reliability of the tools was carried out among 20 teachers from the selected
primary school in Indore .The tool found to be clear and understandable. The sample answered
the scale in 5-10 minutes. The reliability was calculated using split half method. The reliability
(r= 0.82) was found significant with both Brown- Spearman and Karl Pearson formula.
A pilot study refers to a small scale preliminary try out of the method to be used in actually
large study, which makes the researcher to face the problems that can be corrected in
proportion for the large study. Sharma S.K. (2012)
Pilot study was conducted in selected school in Indore from (date). The written permission was
obtained prior to the study from the municipality areas. The pilot study was aimed at evaluating
the effectiveness of the planned teaching programme regarding early identification and
management of ADHD among school teachers of selected school in Indore 2024
. The pilot study result found that the teachers had increase their knowledge with the help of
the planned teaching programme.
nalysis is the systematic organization and synthesis of research data and the testing of research
hypothesis using those data. Poilt and Hungler (2009)
Analysis of data was planned on the basis of objectives and hypothesis by using descriptive and
inferential statistics as follow. Socio –Demographic data were planned to be analysed in terms
of frequency and percentage.
Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) was used to compare the pretest and post
test knowledge score.
Inferential statistics (t value) was used to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching
programme
Association between the knowledge score and selected socio demographic variable was
calculated using chi –square.
3.13 SUMMARY
The chapter deals with the research methodology. This chapter has compiled research
approach, research design, variable under study, the setting, the population, the sample,
sampling technique, sample selecting criteria, development and description of the tool, validity
of the tool, reliability of the tool, pilot study, procedure for data collection, plan for data analysis
and interpretation