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.
IDALIA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informational
ROXANA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
very informational
Claudia – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great presentation.
Patrick – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful with my understanding of motivation.
Vickie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker was awesome!
Geraldine – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Katelyn – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Fabulous!
jesus – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the course was informative and worth while.
Holly – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
great information.
Michael – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I wish I had the handout. Being a visual learner, listening to how slowly and (at times) rambling the presenter was occasionally made it difficult to follow.