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.
Treva – Logan-Hocking Local Schools (verified owner) –
I found it interesting and I took many notes over it.
Gary – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
I really like how he included studies and theories with student stories to understand the needs of students.
Katrina – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
informative somewhat long.
Deborah – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The course gives a good insight on how to build students motivation while learning.
Becky – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
It was good. Some of the information I already knew. However, it was laid out in a format to help me better understand why some students under achieve.
Armandina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The information was very useful.
Juan – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Betty – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.
Armandina – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Loved the course, wish parents could have access to them.
Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent