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.
MARGARET – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and insightful.
Walter – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information
Tracy – LAKEWOOD CITY (verified owner) –
I love that the explanations of the reasons were simple and easy to understand, not a lot of educational jargon. I like that I am leaving with easy to implement strategies to use with my kids.
Melanie – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I really like the presenter
Debra – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. Reinforces the need for understanding each student more. Develop relationships with each student.
Jennifer – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
very interesting ideas
Marsha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative about what ST face when they are at school on a daily basis.
John – PORT CLINTON CITY (verified owner) –
The course did a good job of describing ways to help motivate students.
Kerry – PORT CLINTON CITY (verified owner) –
It was okay.
VICTORIA H – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It provided much needed insight into underachievement!