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.
Joanna – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course and I learned new ideas to implement.
Kathleen – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
I learned a lot about the causes of a child being unmotivated.
Sonia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Has interesting reasons for not having motivation.
Tiffany – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and informational. Presenter is engaging and knowledgable.
Nolan – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was an informative course. I agree that teachers need to find ways to motivate students to succeed beyond instead of letting them settle for the minimum.
Monica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Glad I finally learned about motivation.
Seferino – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great informative course.
Alejandra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course and very informative!
Araceli – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course included important information needed to begin to understand gifted students.
Peggy – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Good class. Had great examples