Motivation and Underachievement - Responsive Learning

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-160 Categories Gifted, Instructional Strategies, James Webb, Ph.D., Social & Emotional, TAGT Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, Social and Emotional

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Social & Emotional
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	James Webb, Ph.D.
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

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Sylvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – October 19, 2019

Great course
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Cecilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – October 21, 2019

Excellent information.
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Hillary – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) – October 22, 2019

so much great infomation
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Kevin – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) – October 22, 2019

A good presentation by an experienced field professional
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Melina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – October 23, 2019

I think this course was very important and helpful.
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Ernesto – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) – October 27, 2019

This course helped to understand why students may underachieve and what you as an educator can do to motivate your student to be successful.
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Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – October 28, 2019

Great training. Very informative.
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Carlos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – October 29, 2019

Excellent information.
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Yvonne – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) – October 29, 2019

It was very informative and helpful understanding underachievement factors in GT students.
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Nicholas – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) – October 29, 2019

I feel the course was accurate and hit on a lot of issues that all students face not just gifted students.