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.
Whitney – COOPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative
Carrie – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Lots of good information.
Mark – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This training was excellent. I really feel as though I understand unmotivated gifted children far better than I did before, and I have resources for helping them increase motivation.
Rachel – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
I feel like this was not very engaging. He had good information but the delivery was boring.
Tracey P. – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
4 stars
Christy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
While it clearly explained reason and research, concrete strategies to use with students were minimal.
Candi – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Interesting speaker and relevant topic
Carson – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Angela – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Good strategies to keep students motivated!