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.
Shundon – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Lisa – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Some material interesting, most was vague. Did not enjoy style of presenter. No practical examples.
Kristin – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was a great refresher!
Lorrie – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
This course did a good job explaining the motivation factors and how that leads to children’s underachievement. He gave some good examples.
Haley – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I like this course a lot, I really listened and can apply in the coming school year.
Jennifer – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The information was very useful, but the delivery is dry. The speaker’s tone at times was condescending which is ironic considering the content.
Helen – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
a must for teachers for clarity on the gifted learner
Shannon – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Don – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
this course had some good points on motivation
Jennifer – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
insightful