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.
Aaron – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Direct in the content expected to learn.
Ernestina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Helps understand motivation and underachievement about the gifted child
Michael – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Frankly, it was a solid module.
Kellie – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
It was very beneficial to my teaching.
Tambridge – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Clear descriptions and solutions for motivating gifted students.
Joseph – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Great Class!
Whitnee – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Tiffany – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Great course.
Belinda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great review of motivation and underachievement
Joni – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting and had things I could take back to the classroom to help students with their motivation.