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.
Joy – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
This was very enjoyable and provided some insights into why gifted students may underachieve.
Patti – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
A great reminder on how to teach GT students.
Elsa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Christine – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Gloria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting facts about why children may be underachievers
Marea – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is well explain and understandable to ways to motivate the underachiever
HALINA L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Insight!
Janahy – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Cristina – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course, it is helpful in discussing how to keep students motivated.
Rosalinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Ver informative