Motivation and Underachievement - Responsive Learning

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-160 Categories Gifted, Instructional Strategies, James Webb, Ph.D., Social & Emotional, TAGT Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, Social and Emotional

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Social & Emotional
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	James Webb, Ph.D.
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

Rated 5 out of 5

Mary – CONROE ISD (verified owner) – March 26, 2020

Was informative and easy to follow.
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Lisa – PLANO ISD (verified owner) – March 26, 2020

Good information in understanding gifted students.
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Alison – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) – March 27, 2020

Great content but this speaker was boring!!!!!!!
Rated 4 out of 5

Todd – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) – March 27, 2020

It has a lot of good information that will help gift kids overcome a lack of motivation and underachievement.
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Janet – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) – March 28, 2020

Very good information
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Amanda – SPRING ISD (verified owner) – March 29, 2020

Informative
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Lynette – SPRING ISD (verified owner) – March 29, 2020

The presentation was excellent; the material useful and applicable. This course is relevant for every type of class and student.
Rated 5 out of 5

Marla – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) – March 30, 2020

Great information.
Rated 5 out of 5

Racheal – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) – April 1, 2020

I thought it was very useful and applicable for teachers i the classroom. It opened my eyes up to things I am doing wrong for my students and how I can better help them.
Rated 4 out of 5

Holly – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) – April 2, 2020

It was helpful in learning how to motivate underachieving gifted students.