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.
Delia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It helped me to understand that millennials need a lot of encouragement.
Gopal – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It had a lot of good information.
Eduardo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Well explained and good organization.
Don – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
There were a lot of good points in this course. While taking it I could reflect on many things that I did experience through my life on my own and as with unmotivated or gifted children.
Lyndsey – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very good course!
Elizabeth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was informational & well organized.
Jurae – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
Charles – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Gayle – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Felt the information was dated
Pam – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the part about how diet effects learning.