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.
Lorena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent PD
Shannon – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting! I saw a lot of these behaviors in students I have taught.
Amy – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Morgan – Gloucester County Public Schools (verified owner) –
I thought the presentation made good points, but found it dry!
Rachel – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Good
Veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative
Isabel – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative, but the tone of voice and repetition make it a little boring. There were a time when I want to look at the information about the teacher and I can not flip the view of speaker to the information, ad was hard to follow up.
Johnny – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Good Course
Melanie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It just seemed outdated.
Julia – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informational.