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.
Maricela – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
great information
Feliciana – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I liked the course. Had so much information you can use in class.
Yvonne – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I would it a 4 good information.
Elsa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Bertha – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I found Dr. Webb engaging. His examples helped me recall and identify with experiences that I have had.
Janie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Crystal – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was informative.
Audra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I love the concepts covered. We can apply these practices with all our students, not just gifted ones.
Sharri – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker was boring.
Jennifer – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative