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.
Marisela – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course helps you understand the underlying characteristics of children that show lack or very little motivation.
LISA C – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting.
Veronica – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Adre – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
excellent
Kristi – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The speaker was engaging, but I would have enjoyed more interaction than just reflection questions along the way.
Thomas – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Good material.
Emily – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
Good information
Irma – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I have gained some strategies to motivate my students.
Ryan – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
very informational
Jane – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
very informative