Motivation and Underachievement

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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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. 

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1728 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

  1. Heidi – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Great presentation

  2. Kristyna – MECHANICSBURG EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –

    The speaker did a nice job of reasons why students are not motivated in all areas.

  3. Michelle – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    I thought that the ideas presented were good for understanding reasons why some GT students seem to be “underachievers”.

  4. Lisa – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –

    I thoroughly enjoyed this session and learned a lot of information about my gifted students that I can use in the classroom.

  5. Arely – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Helpful information presented!

  6. Leslie – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –

    I really liked listening to the speaker speak. He was knowledgeable and had great information.

  7. Jodie – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –

    This training was helpful in further understanding the point of view of gifted students.

  8. Misty – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –

    The information is useful and easy to put into practice.

  9. Sydney – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I loved how this course actually took the time to point out what the education system is doing wrong and how we can fix it.

  10. Kim – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –

    Lots of practical and relevant information for teaching gifted students.

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