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.
Terri – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the way Dr. Webb broke down the reasons for underachievement reason of students. There were some things that made me reflect on some of my students.
Richard – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It made think review my performance and understanding
Yolanda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative to better understand our students.
Lina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and was presented with engagement.
Beth – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. Good resources
Carolyn – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
Speaker is engaging (i.e. funny), relatable, and truly ‘gets’ what we see in the classroom and/or as a parent with GT students.
Yesenia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course. Very informational.
Lori Nicole – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was very good. The videos were short and to the point and the speaker was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
Alyssa – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting to read about motivators, and what causes it not to moviate kids.
Lauren – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was very thought provoking