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.
Keshia – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Hee seon – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the course.
Megan – BIG WALNUT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very dry topic
Alma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Highly informational and interesting!
Melia – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The book recommendations made by the speaker were all quite helpful and interesting.
Oscar – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was a little bit boring.
Jason – LORENA ISD (verified owner) –
Very good food for thought
Angela – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It has good information that can be implemented immediately.
Debra – HUNTSVILLE ISD – TEXAS ONLINE PREP (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Kathy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I learned valuable information from this course in teaching not only gifted students, but all students in my classroom.