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.
ISMAEL – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The course was informative.
RUBEN – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course covers differences that influence the motivation of students in different categories and practices.
Lynette – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
wonderful eye opener
Erika – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Jesse – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Grest
Shanon – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
This course gave a great introduction to the factors for a child to be unmotivated and specific strategies to help motivate students.
emma – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It explained a lot of what is seen by educators and staff in the classroom
Cadi – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was so informative and offered many strategies for promoting motivation and achievement in the classroom.
ERIKA – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
change of perspective towards thinking of students
Kathleen – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Webb speaks with authority and authenticity. As you listen to him, you can feel that he truly cares about helping you to become better and more knowledgeable.