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.
Jeri – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
good information
Randi – Pilot (verified owner) –
A good refresher on underachievers and what we can do to help them.
Julie – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked the info. I can use this in my classroom
Michele – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Informational but hard to watch
Randall – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good presentation
Mike – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great information.
Ginger – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
good ideas for motivation
Hanna – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I liked learning new ways to motivate my students who are gifted.
Leeann – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter was very informative. I like how Dr. Webb shared information that also included the role of parents and peers as to how successful the student can be.
maricela – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
very informative