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.
Blanca – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Micaela – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Lots of good information on why gifted kids underachieve. I saw a lot of relevance in this course with the students I serve today.
Angelica – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This training was very informational.
Marilyn – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed learning how to understand the challenges our students face and how we can help.
Rachel – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Lynsie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
hard for myself to understand and follow
Roseann – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Marcia – HUDSON ISD (verified owner) –
Under motivated G/T students can be such a challenge and a source of frustration. This module helps explain reasons and gives guidance to help.
Hilary – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Great speaker!
Tawuana – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was enlightening and helpful not only as a teacher but also as a parent of a child identified as G.T.