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.
Marisol – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked how the reflective questions were embedded and not at the end, I really enjoyed the speaker and his tone was very soothing. You can tell he was very passionate about what he was teaching us.
Corina – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Good insights, explanations.
Michelle – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Relevant information
Barbara – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was a 3—I really enjoyed this. But, I would prefer to have an interactive session face to face.
Laura – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
He does a nice job of making you aware of issues, and then gives relevant examples.
Moira – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It has good information.
Lina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Sarah – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting
Dennise – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Couse was great.
Moises – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
The course will allow teacher to quickly review important concepts of gifted children. It helps to revisit and review some of the the learning models for gifted children.