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.
Hannah – GREENWOOD ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
April – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Kristi – NAVARRO ISD (verified owner) –
The course was just as described.
Analise – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Amazing and so true! He shares many insights I have witnessed in my classroom.
Dixi – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great information to help me motivate the struggling GT.
Maria – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Amazing…offers clear descriptors and solutions. Relevant!
Stacy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Eye opening! Definitely filled with explanations and suggestions. LOVED this class!
Yessica – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It contains practical techniques that could be used to motivate gifted students
Kim – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Maria – SWEENY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative, interesting, and easy to follow.