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. Harumi – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    It has important information everybody should know.

  2. Patricia – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    This course allows you to easily make connections to your own experiences within your own classroom.

  3. Gene – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –

    Speaker was engaging and there are some good ideas.. Course took a lot longer than one hour. Final “test” does not reflect the nature of gifted and talented students as presented in the content, however.

  4. Lana – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –

    Good information about how to motivated students.

  5. Justin – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –

    Interesting brain science. Lots of books on theory mentioned

  6. Aimee – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    It was good information on gifted children.

  7. Tammy – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Very practical…instructor gives specific tools for motivating gifted students and overcoming underachievement

  8. Judith – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    This was a really good discussion of reasons students don’t achieve in school. there are practical ways to help students achieve their maximum potential.

  9. Sandra – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Very good course.

  10. Jennifer – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    It was interesting and to the point.

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