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.
Rebekah – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Rachel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave some good insight on what to look for in your gifted and talented students when they are less motivated to learn.
Jaclyn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Spectacular. entertaining, informative
Chris – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
A very interesting course that helps you understand the characteristics of gifted children.
Laura – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I recommend the speaker
Olivia – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
It was ok, sort of repetitive of another I took.
Daisy – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Course was interesting.
Keith – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the breakdown of the motivational factors. Easy to understand and use
Samantha – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was educational and informative.
Ronnie – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good information.