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.
Joyce – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I liked the presenter.
leticia – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
It motivated me to want to continue working with my struggling students and how important they are and to keep them motivated to excel.
Glendie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative, but nothing profound. It was pretty generic.
Cheryl – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –
It gave some good general ideas of why students are not motivated to achieve.
Ann – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this class. I learned a few tricks to use in my classroom next year.
Caridi – HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
very informative.
Melanie – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
it was very insightful
Emily – Pilot (verified owner) –
Very interesting course
RAQUEL – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I think it was extremely helpful yet it kind of dragged on.
JOLIE – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Informative and liked his humor