Motivation and Underachievement

$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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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. 

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1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

  1. theresa – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    I found this course both educational and interesting.

  2. Robin – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –

    It was boring.

  3. Peter – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Lots of good information, even if most of it is common sense. Great speaker who makes you think deeply about this subject. He’s also got a lot of great information at his fingertips here. Glad I took this course. It’s made me think more about the motivations behind my gifted students.

  4. Joyce – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –

    I liked learning about the factors that enhance motivation and achievement

  5. Amie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Good review

  6. Briana – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –

    yes

  7. Casey – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –

    It was slow at parts, but other parts were interesting.

  8. elena – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Learned good ideas to implement about relationships and how a diaganosis may not be the actual issue

  9. Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    This video was extremely insightful and helpful. Thank you.

  10. Kimberly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    Very interesting. A lot of information but very practical and applicable.

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