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.
Joe – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
It was fine
Crystal – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Good information
Wendy – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course very helpful to my classroom practice.
Kim – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
The course addressed issue with lack of motivation and provided strategies to overcome those issues.
Beth – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Webb was thoroughly engaging. I enjoyed his sense of humor and manner of speaking. Very relatable.
Juan – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Very interesting course, I recommend it to teachers who would like to know more characteristics of GT students.
danika – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good!
Lilia – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
I really love this workshop. It helped me reflect on how I can improve on motivating my students and help them perform and achieve to the best of their abilities. It helps me understand my students better and provides me with strategies to use in different situations.
Tu-Anh – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I learned some reasons and strategies in this course
Patricia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative to understand students.