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.
Brian – REYNOLDSBURG CITY (verified owner) –
The presenter has lots of knowledge on the topic. I thought more examples and visuals would have helped with the understanding.
Arcelia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Motivation is an important part of student learning.
Mary – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This course contained a lot of relevant and vital information about motivation and underachievement.
Art – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Its good …
Sarah – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I always enjoy learning about what motivates children.
Barbara – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
good
Andree – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was fine but some of the questions on the quiz were difficult to remember.
Scott – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
This is something we haven’t really covered in our district.
Louis – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –
This one was really good. I wish I could share it with my GT students and their parents.
Michael – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
He tells like it is in the real world