Motivation and Underachievement

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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Motivation and achievement are common characteristics of gifted children, but how do we help the G/T students who aren’t meeting to their full potential? In “Motivation and Underachievement”, a 1-hour course, James T. Webb, Ph.D. dispels the myth that every gifted child is excelling in every area. He also provides strategies for identifying core issues and motivating students to their full potential.

You will learn:

  • What it means for a G/T child to be unmotivated
  • Four main reasons why gifted children underachieve
  • Factors that enhance and facilitate student growth
  • Practical strategies you can use in the classroom

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 5.5.

Presenter Bio

Dr. James T. Webb is a nationally-recognized psychologist, author and consultant on the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented children. Dr. Webb established SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted Children, Inc.) in 1981 and he currently serves as the chair of their Professional Advisory Committee. He is also the president of Great Potential Press, Inc. Dr. Webb graduated from Rhodes College, and received his doctorate degree from the University of Alabama. 

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1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

  1. Kristina – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I thought that the speaker was a little hard to follow sometimes, but still I really enjoyed the content and I found the speaker to be very knowledgeable.

  2. Megan – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –

    I thought the training was informative.

  3. Cynthia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –

    It’s a good class.

  4. Roberta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative. Every teacher, not only those of gifted children, should view this course.

  5. Claudia – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Now I know how to motivate my students. Excellent course!

  6. Bertha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    I enjoyed this course because it helps me understand that students are motivated we just need to spice things up for them.

  7. Jessica – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –

    This course was very informational and gave great research on the ways to reach the gifted.

  8. Lalis – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I’m going to be honest, I was hooked sometimes, and zoned out during some parts. I will say, I love what he said about being gifted not only in societies… “global way” (?), but also thinking about being gifted in music, art, etc.

  9. Adalicia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –

    It was good.

  10. Selina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    awesome

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