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.
Melinda – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Lori – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit dry. He referred to a lot of research but did not show it.
Stacey – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course was presented by a highly engaging knowledgeable speaker. It was very enlightening and relevant.
James – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very relevant and Dr. Webb was a good presenter.
Kallie – Archbold Area Schools (verified owner) –
This course hit home on a lot of topics and was relevant to all grade levels.
edie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I wanted more concrete examples of the specific strategies for motivation.
Kelly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of information which was kind of difficult to remember. I tried taking notes but couldn’t get all of it.
Britteny – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It was not monotonous which many are. It was very informative and provided not only resources but also strategies and ways to implement them.
Teresa – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
it was informative
Jazman – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was packed with key information and a-ha moments about some of the things gifted students have in common. I would say it lends itself more so to younger gifted students.