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.
Chris – LAKEWOOD CITY (verified owner) –
Great course to help better understand motivation of gifted students.
Craig – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Very relevant and easy to get started with ideas in the classroom of having the kids succeed.
savannah – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful.
Rebecca – Crestview Local Schools (verified owner) –
Very practical
BEATRIZ – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Provided a wealth of information.
Patty – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
The course was informative.
Charmaine – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
perhaps we need to go back to homogeneous grouping
Vanessa – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great things to think about when teaching GT students.
LAURA V – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Caroline – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter has some interesting ideas and information on the topic.