Motivation and Underachievement - Responsive Learning

$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.

Need more hours? Save $10 with our 3 hour bundle or save $30 with our 6 hour bundle!

Add to Cart or Click Here for District Pricing

View Course Demo

Add to Cart

SKU TAGT-160 Categories Gifted, Instructional Strategies, James Webb, Ph.D., Social & Emotional, TAGT Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, Social and Emotional

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Social & Emotional
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	James Webb, Ph.D.
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

Rated 5 out of 5

Marissa – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) – April 30, 2020

This course highlighted the main areas in lack of student motivation.
Rated 3 out of 5

Kimberly – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) – April 30, 2020

Fine- knew most of what he was talking about, just needed refreshing.
Rated 5 out of 5

Rachel – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) – May 1, 2020

Great course–very inspirational and comprehensive.
Rated 3 out of 5

Elizabeth – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) – May 1, 2020

I agree with all the points presented. I thought, however, this course would teach me more about how to motivate them. There were some strategies listed, but wasn’t the majority of the course.
Rated 5 out of 5

Suzan – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) – May 1, 2020

I found the slides very helpful and some of the personal stories and examples were like my own.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mary – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) – May 1, 2020

Would have liked more strategies to use in the classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Norma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – May 2, 2020

It was great!
Rated 5 out of 5

Darlinda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – May 3, 2020

very good
Rated 5 out of 5

Denise – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) – May 4, 2020

yes i wll.
Rated 5 out of 5

Rhett – PLANO ISD (verified owner) – May 4, 2020

Dr. Webb is an excellent presenter.