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.
Tera – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was a powerful course for me. I have a student that is struggling with task commitment for a couple of the reasons explained in this training. I will reevaluate my approach with this student after watching this very informative training!
Veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting and the information helps educators to do be better in the classroom
Megan – BIG WALNUT LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was very interesting to hear about the correlation between motivation and underachievement.
VAN – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It’s a very helpful course to understand more about gifted students.
Kellly – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Elvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative .
Brenda – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Engaging.
Marcy – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Good points and interesting thoughts
Tammy – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Interesting
Norma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
pace too slow