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.
David – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Cynthia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
The course was interesting and very helpful. I would recommend it!
Robin – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Christy – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good speaker.
Kevin – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This is an interesting topic.
Thelma – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was specific and showed strategies to motivate our students.
Christina – PEARLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good information with references for further reading/learning.
Megan – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Informative; clear and to the point
Dr. Webb addressed this issue of underachievement in a caring, practical manner.
Patricia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great reminder of how to keep students motivated.
Myrna – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course was simply amazing and very informative.