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.
ANNETTE – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Megan – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Elizabeth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I learned so many helpful strategies for helping my gifted students and ways to be the teacher who makes a difference and keeps their motivation alive.
Debbie – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
linda – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course
Nicole – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Made me really think of my students and the ways that I motivate them and the other ways I can try to reach all students.
April – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting!
Cortni – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was very informative and realistic for use in the classroom.
Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
important info to better understand students and their individual needs
claudia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Good class to understand motivation and underachievement in GT kids