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.
Amanda – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
The video was dragging
Teresa – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Difficult to follow
Angie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Todd – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I found this class to be helpful in understanding the reasons behind underachievement.
Sara-Caitlyn – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Kristie – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Interesting and helpful
Victoria – FRONTIER LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a good overview of why gifted students can become underachievers.
Christina – Huber Heights City (verified owner) –
It was ok.
Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
interesting course
Lila – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting