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.
Toby – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
Good reminders and a few things I hadn’t heard before.
Alyssa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was an interesting take on what motivates students.
Stephanie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It had a lot of information and good examples.
Brenda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative with good strategies
Brandie – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
good
Noemi – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Good and informative.
Celestina – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was a great webinar.
Janie – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course. Very informative.
Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Meenakshi – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was somewhat useful. Strategies discussed were useful, but have already been discussed in other gifted trainings. With gifted children, I have only a handful where motivation is a problem, so it is not a very prevalent issue.