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.
Kandice – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was great
Ashton – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Araceli – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information to better understand students lack of interest.
Cheryl – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Alexia – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This is great information and good insight
Stephanie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was pretty common sense information.
Myda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was informative.
sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Magdalena – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Clear understanding of WHY some gifted children are not motivated. Great, SIMPLE ideas of how to help foster motivation.
MARY – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was great and very informational