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.
Amanda – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY (verified owner) –
This was good! I enjoyed the shorter length that actually included a lot of information that CAN be used in my teaching career!
MARTHA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Alexandra – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Course was informative and concise. Notes are available to read while videos play, which is helpful.
Jenny – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Krystal – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Trudy – SINTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was alright.
Christopher – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
It wasn’t as engaging as others.
MONIQUE H – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
orgainzation charts could clear up info
Joyce – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
He often made the comment you heard about this earlier today or we covered that, and had not.
David – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Gives more background on how GT kids think/behave