Motivation and Underachievement - Responsive Learning

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-160 Categories Gifted, Instructional Strategies, James Webb, Ph.D., Social & Emotional, TAGT Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, Social and Emotional

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Social & Emotional
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	James Webb, Ph.D.
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) – July 13, 2021

This course had a lot of great information and valid points
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Lynda – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – July 16, 2021

Great strategies/suggestions for keeping motivation high.
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Steven – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) – July 16, 2021

Interesting
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Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 16, 2021

Excellent course, wealth of information.
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Barbara – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) – July 16, 2021

Excellent examples for lack of motivation and how to help students with this.
Rated 4 out of 5

Erica – FABENS ISD (verified owner) – July 17, 2021

It was very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Yvonne – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 18, 2021

Interesting
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Cynthia – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) – July 19, 2021

It was very interesting and informative
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Susan – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) – July 19, 2021

Really enjoyed presentation!
Rated 5 out of 5

Lorri – Private Pay (verified owner) – July 19, 2021

The strategies introduced in this course are informative.