D566 TASK 2 WGU Contextual Influences on Learning for
Chazz with ADHD Latest Update.
Chazz is a Hispanic male who is 9 years old and in 4th grade. Chazz has been
diagnosed with ADHD. Chazz enjoys playing in the sand and watching
YouTube.
2. Describe two of the persona’s contextual influences. These may include family (home
environment, socio-economic status, parental involvement, electronic media),
community (location, community involvement), or cultural characteristics. Chazz
lives with his aunt and uncle, who have guardianship over him. His biological
mother is involved part-time and impedes his structured home life. Aunt and
Uncle have three children of their own, therefore, Chazz is given the iPad to
make the evenings easier after a long day of school. His classroom is a specialized
learning classroom, which is the least restricted environment for Chazz. His
classroom consists of 3 aides, 1 teacher, and 12 classmates. He also receives
integration within the general education community.
a. Explain how these contextual influences impact the learning of the persona
using the course material to support your explanation. According to the
course material, “those who were diagnosed had worse educational
attainment”
(OpenStax). Chazz's ADHD did impact his education as well as his home life.
Chazz needs structured school days. Chazz has challenges with longer
assignments as his attention span is short. Chazz “failed to follow instructions,
avoided tasks that required sustained attention, and became easily distracted”
(Thompson, Molina, Pelham, & Gnagy, 2007).
Chazz with ADHD Latest Update.
Chazz is a Hispanic male who is 9 years old and in 4th grade. Chazz has been
diagnosed with ADHD. Chazz enjoys playing in the sand and watching
YouTube.
2. Describe two of the persona’s contextual influences. These may include family (home
environment, socio-economic status, parental involvement, electronic media),
community (location, community involvement), or cultural characteristics. Chazz
lives with his aunt and uncle, who have guardianship over him. His biological
mother is involved part-time and impedes his structured home life. Aunt and
Uncle have three children of their own, therefore, Chazz is given the iPad to
make the evenings easier after a long day of school. His classroom is a specialized
learning classroom, which is the least restricted environment for Chazz. His
classroom consists of 3 aides, 1 teacher, and 12 classmates. He also receives
integration within the general education community.
a. Explain how these contextual influences impact the learning of the persona
using the course material to support your explanation. According to the
course material, “those who were diagnosed had worse educational
attainment”
(OpenStax). Chazz's ADHD did impact his education as well as his home life.
Chazz needs structured school days. Chazz has challenges with longer
assignments as his attention span is short. Chazz “failed to follow instructions,
avoided tasks that required sustained attention, and became easily distracted”
(Thompson, Molina, Pelham, & Gnagy, 2007).
