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.
Jose – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Elda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Marta – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting that GT children have to have a motivation but to their interest or else it will not mean much to them.
Claire – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good information!
Tasha – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
Love Dr Webb, he is great
Cynthia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Vanessa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course. It had a lot of great information!
Redson – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
very informative
Julia – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course gave some new insights to the characteristics of gifted learners.
David – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I like it.