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.
Julie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I like the specific strategies and ideas given for teachers to use in the classroom.
Julieann – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was pretty good.
Christopher – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This is very relevant to many students that I have taught, especially the effects of Peer Pressure
Ben – MARION LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very interesting
Kelley – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Luis – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course will help you to identify the level of motivation of the students.
Derick – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
good info that can be used for general ed too.
Margaret – Northern Local Schools (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this course.
Monica – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting theories. Some rang true from experience. Some parts were a little dry but good overall.
Taylor – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was great.