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.
mitchell – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very intriguing information to consider.
Tish – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter’s voice kept my attention.
Lacy – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Great look into how and why all gifted students can be motivated!
Jillian – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Tim – GROVEPORT MADISON LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was amazing.
Omar – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Kacy – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very insightful into ways to motivate students who lack motivation in certain areas. It also gave a lot of reasons for their behaviors.
Adrianna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
As a teacher of a subject for retesters, this helped spark some enthusiasm when I go back to the classroom.
Amber – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I was the least motivated to complete this course because the speaker was not practicing what he’s preaching.
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.