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.
Barb – EAST PORTER COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION (verified owner) –
This presentation was very well done. I enjoyed the topic and the way it was presented.
Piedad – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it because it make you think of all your students and how some showed those characteristics
Iliana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
this course gives many view points to consider when starting the year and getting to know our new students. Teachers need to consider that a gifted child is presented in many ways and we need to always be positive and opened to teach in a manner that will allow them to be motivated.
Melissa – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting
Juana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Alonso – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
5 star
Margie – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was relevant to GT
Victoria – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
The course is largely lecture-based. Take notes!
Zulma – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
This was an interesting and informative session. I am leaving with a different perspective about motivation and underachievement.
Idalia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative