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.
Ada – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was an eye opener.
Rodney – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting but not really new ideas.
Kent – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
Really Good
LeAndra – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was an interesting course that was easy to understand. I was able to build on the knowledge I already had about motivation and underachievement.
Megan – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
very interesting
Rebecca – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the causes for lack of motivation in students. It will definitely help me when I encounter this with one of my students:)
Aneta – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great ideas. I’m not sure I agree with some of them but I loved a different perspective.
Kelly – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
It was easy to follow along to.
Kathleen – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This courage will really help you understand factors that can explain a why a student is underachieving.
Amy – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
The information was presented well and the questions helped me think about how to apply the learning.