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.
Max – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
good info not only for gifted kids but for any kid.
Lynda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course! I learned things that are definitely useful in understanding motivation within gifted students.
Gilbert – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and very true.
Ashley – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great course about the gifted student.
Martha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Nicole – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed some of the language to share reasons for underachievement, however, there were not as many practical ideas for supporting students.
Rachel – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
very informative
Vanessa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Diana – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting
Alexandra – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Great information