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.
Brenda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting and great information.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Vanessa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Erica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Sherri – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this speaker. He made it relevant and concise.
Christine – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
There was a lot of good information but for an hour long course there were many references to other authors and other studies to support items on a list–too much in my opinion
Flor – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Amber – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Good stuff
Alan – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Course is ok.