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.
Elizabeth – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great training.
Kendra – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It went over many reasons or factors that show why a gifted student may be an underachiever.
Jennifer – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Extremely helpful course!
Megan – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this as a parent and a teacher.
Claudia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This training blew my mind! It was spot on and full of helpful strategies.
Christine – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Some interesting new ideas on why students under achieve and ways to get them motivated.
Sarah – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course and felt the speaker was very easy to understand.
Melissa – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY (verified owner) –
Good information throughout the course regarding ways to motivate GT students.
aaron – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
boring
Lauren – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Makes you think.