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.
Araceli – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great
CJ – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that this lecture had great research to back up methods. I thought there were many strategies to use in the classroom.
Lauren – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative for understanding why students lack motivation.
Maria L. – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Eliza – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very interesting session…the lazy gt is always an interesting topic
Monique – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Sandra – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and presenter is knowledgeable.
Ana – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful and very informational
Estella – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very interesting
Tammy – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Useful