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.
Adam – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
Solid information for enriching your knowledge of the ties between gifted and achievement.
Barbara – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I found the information presented in this course interesting, and I anticipate that what I have learned will be useful for helping my gifted students.
Caitlyn – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great!
Holly – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
AMANDA L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information and effective strategy suggestions.
Gabriela – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting ideas, but a little dry in delivery.
Kealey – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the speaker.
Kelly – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Yazmin – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informational
Kim – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was superb. Loved it as a teacher and a parent of a gifted child. Loved being able to attend without leaving my home.