An Assessment of the Cooperative Learning Activities (CLA) Utilized for Learners with ADHD

Abstract

Handling learners with handicapping conditions–special needs – requires deep love, understanding, empathy 
and highest degree of commitment which undeniably is the very core of service-driven teachers. This study 
aimed to determine the level of effectiveness of the Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with 
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the Division II, Province of Pangasinan of the Philippines. 
A total of twenty-eight (28) teachers who handle learners with ADHD were considered in the study. This initially 
identified the profile of the Special Education (SPED) Teachers in the Division II of Pangasinan in terms of their 
age, sex, highest educational attainment, specialization, academic rank and seminars attended related to SPED. The 
Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD along multi-sensory activities, group dynamics 
learning activities and game-based activities were also identified. The study, likewise, determined the level of 
effectiveness of the Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD along academic instructions, 
behavioral interventions and classroom accommodations. Lastly, it determined the significant difference between 
the effectiveness of the Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD across their profile 
variables. 
 This study utilized the descriptive-correlational survey method of research. The Researcher-made questionnaire 
checklist was utilized as the main instrument in gathering the needed data of the study. Descriptive and inferential 
statistical tools like frequency, percentage distribution, average weighted mean, rank and ANOVA were employed 
to analyze and interpret the facts and data that were gathered from the respondents. 
The study found out that majority of the teachers are female, 25-49 years old, Baccalaureate degree holders and 
have participated in international SPED-related seminars. Results have shown that Cooperative Learning Activities 
were utilized for learners with ADHD. Along multi-sensory activities, the respondents utilized Blind Walking 
which is ranked as number 1 as evidenced by the frequency mean of 3.7. Along group dynamics activities, Video 
Scavenger Hunt has been identified as rank 1 as supported by the mean of 4.0. Lastly, along game-based activities, 
the Boat is Sinking -is utilized as number one (1) in rank indicated by the mean of 2.6. 
 Along level of effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD, the study 
found out that the Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for children with ADHD along academic instructions 
are highly effective as evidenced by the average weighted mean of 4.52. In like manner, Cooperative Learning 
Activities along behavioral interventions are highly effective as indicated by the average weighted mean of 
4.49. Lastly, Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD along classroom accommodations 
are highly effective as evidenced by the mean of 4.40. This study further found out that there is no significant 
difference on the level of effectiveness of the Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD 
across categories of their profile variables.

 The study concluded that SPED teachers utilized various Cooperative Learning Activities like multi-sensory, 
group dynamics and game-based for learners with ADHD. Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with 
ADHD are highly effective for the academic instructions, behavioral interventions and classroom accommodations. 
Lastly, the profile variables of the SPED in the Division II of Pangasinan are not significantly different to the level 
of effectiveness of the Cooperative Learning Activities utilized for learners with ADHD. Moreover, the study 
strongly recommended that SPED teachers should pursue higher studies not only to have the higher rank and to be 
promoted but to have the personal growth and professional development. Teachers should always employ various 
collaborative learning activities for ADHD learners to meet their educational needs and to be able to perform well in 
the classroom. Since Cooperative Learning Activities are highly effective in the teaching-learning process, teachers 
should keep themselves abreast with the new strategies in teaching so that their pupils become more interactive, 
engaging and productive. Lastly, SPED Teachers should be attending seminars which are internationally-based to 
adapt the new and effective strategies in managing learners with ADHD.