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.
Cynthia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
The speaker was well informed the topic, There were some very interesting topics such as the extraction from the struggle and the transfer of motivation which I will be able to use with my students.
Monica – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful and extremely insightful and informative.
Teresa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This is a very interesting and relevant course that would help me understand my students and the way they are motivated to learn and achieve in the classroom.
Jesus – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I strongly agree
Aurelio – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Drew – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Tiffany – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The topic was interesting and the presenter brought up great points that made me think.
Lisa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I relaly liked the presentation. The presenter opened up my views to a few approaches I’d like to implement.
Anya – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It helped me to validate my understanding of achievement in my classroom and encouraged on focusing teaching students and their parents about celebrating small victories and building resilience.
Myrna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
informative