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.
Sarah – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and gave me a lot of different strategies to use.
Rodney – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Informative
Cristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Rachel – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It helped me learn more about the causes of underachievement and what strategies to use to help students overcome their lack of motivation.
Emily – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative.
Terry – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This was a great course. Dr. Webb had a very engaging way of presenting the information and keeping it interesting.
Angela – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Easy to follow and easy to understand
Stacey – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
Great information!
Elizabeth – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. Thought-provoking and filled with good information.
Lisa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Well organized, easy to follow.