Motivation and Underachievement

$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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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. 

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1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

  1. Amanda – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –

    There is good information included in this course. It could definitely be streamlined. Perhaps in-person (how it was originally presented) it would have packed a bigger punch.

  2. Claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Good course at motivating students.

  3. Brian – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –

    It presented a lot of useful information to reflect upon.

  4. Jonisty – Private Pay (verified owner) –

    helpful course that will help me to help my students

  5. Emma – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    helpful and informative

  6. Brooklyn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Interesting content, many ideas that I had not previously considered!

  7. Rachel – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –

    I enjoyed hearing that most GT students are not unmotivated. We as educators need to examine each case to find what else could be affecting their motivation.

  8. Sherry – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent course!

  9. Misty – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –

    Interesting material.

  10. Jeannie – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –

    Good ideas.

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