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.
Amy – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –
Slow moving
Rocio – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course by an excellent professor!
LUCIA G – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
good information
Elizabeth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Tracey – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
There were some interesting points.
Jana – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Julie – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
informational
Aurora – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Webb gives insight to factors that contribute to lack of motivation and why gifted students underachieve.
Sylvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was very informative and useful to use in the classroom
Adelaida G. – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
The presenter was very informative.