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.
Samara – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The topic was interesting and focused on one area, motivation, but I do wish specific motivational strategies that could be used in the classroom were provided.
Katie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was very informative in regards to not only motivating my gifted students, but also understanding why my other students who are not identified gifted may be unmotivated.
diane – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
great
ERIC – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
informative and resourceful.
Michael – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
great
Rani – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Stacy – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting!!
Karen – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Lots of information but dry.
Donna – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Not engaging. A very dry lecture.
Blanca – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation