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.
Tammie – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great presenter – gave some insightful information
Paula – HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
This is an excellent course that is set up in a user-friendly way.
Edith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I have an understanding what we as teachers can do to keep the motivation the students come in with and not let them down and have them become underachievers. WE really do play an important part in their life’s and their learning.
Kendra – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful. Gave specific strategies to use in the classroom.
Erica – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Luis – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great insight in teaching all students.
Patricia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!!!
Maria M. – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Its good.
Micah – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Debbie – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Useful strategies to immediately implement