Description
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.
Terri – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I think the information is very important for the gifted kids of the 21st. century.
Christina – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Ricardo – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
It covers all the necessary material to help teachers understand the needs of the gifted child, and how to help the overcome underachievement.
Ian – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Great
Adriana – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
informative
Irene – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great insight into why students are unmotivated and what to do about it.
Martha – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
great course and interesting
Claudia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Great info
Raylana – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Karen – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
For a short course, I learned about several strategies that can help me with students who need motivation.