Motivation and Underachievement

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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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. 

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1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

  1. Dellanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I would have liked more ideas on how to address lack of motivation.

  2. Nichole – Private Pay (verified owner) –

    I found the content helpful and fascinating!

  3. Ralph – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –

    Very good. I’m skeptical about his idea that motivation is always present in gifted kids, just not always in the right areas. If this were true, it should be a measurable variable. It cannot be that we all have identical, innate levels of motivation.

  4. Karla – AUSTIN ISD (verified owner) –

    I love Dr. Webb. Ever since I met him back in 2005, I go to his lectures because he is so knowledgeable.

  5. Beth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Dr. Webb is very easy to listen to and is very knowledgeable.

  6. Stephanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Great informaton

  7. Jesus – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative

  8. Jared – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –

    Very relevant

  9. Shawn – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –

    I found this course to be informative.

  10. Emily – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –

    This course gave practical strategies to implement in the classroom for students who lack motivation at times.

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