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.
Leticia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a very informative topic.
Cecilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent presentation.
Zina – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This course was great.
Laura – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Good
destiny – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
LORI A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Such an interesting course-the time flew by! I really enjoyed it and even though I’ve been teaching for almost 20 years, I learned something new! Great job!
Holly – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Pretty good course, could have been more focused on strategies to enhance motivations.
Marisa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The course helped me reflect on the importance of motivating students.
Kelsey – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Informational!
Danielle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Speaker gave good information.