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.
Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
good
Lynn – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
all of it
Tracy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was somewhat inspiring.
Mary – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very informative
April – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was a very good course.
Magda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great workshop
Katie – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I thought the course had valuable information, but lacked specific examples of the motivational strategies presented. I wish this part would have gone more in-depth.
Christine – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This explains so much for many of my unmotivated students! THANK YOU!
Maria Elena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you
Lucila – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
great explanations of motivation and provides better understanding of why gifted learners are unmotivated