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.
Tina – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Extremely boring
Dana – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good reminder of the things I’ve been taught but often forget because they are supposed to be obvious.
Leeann – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
informational
James – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting and helpful.
Rebecca – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Interesting
Rosalind – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
the course was very informative.
J. Nicole – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Great information.
Meghan – OLENTANGY LOCAL (verified owner) –
The course was relevant and enjoyable.
Cecilia – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great information! Highly recommended.