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.
Rhonda – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
This course explained some of the reasons why a child or adult is not motivated to learn or excel. It also gave some practical ways to help the student realize their best self.
Audra – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting information about lack of motivation.
Elsa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s a great course that helps teachers better understand gifted students that are underachievers.
Dina – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this training. I found Dr. Webb being very informative.
Naida – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed Dr. Webb’s presentation. It was very interesting and informative.
Lorena – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is of great awareness
Cristina – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, motivation is extremely important to get students to be successful.
Irene – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
This course offers a load of information.
Allan – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This is an awesome online seminar for better understanding of students who are underachiever.
Sonia – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Very interesting.