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.
Aaron – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Thought provoking
Carmen – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
Very clear and organized.
Bethany – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the speaker and how the information was organized.
Erica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Was informative
kristen – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed getting to reflect on my experiences as a child.
Anthony – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Pretty good.
Vanessa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great content with so many important factors.
Jennifer – TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY (verified owner) –
The course was full of relevant information that is pertinent to any educator or parent that interacts with gifted children. There are explanations and strategies that can be applied right away for the benefit of learning and development.
Isabel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
He did not seem too motivated.
Judith – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
really interesting