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.
AJ – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Marjorie – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative with helping to motivate gifted students.
Cristina – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Extremely insightful.
Jennifer – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Peggy – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Good info on why some students are not motivated
Sonya – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
course was very interesting and insightful
Russell – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting
chrissy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
awesome , new ides I havent heard before
Christee – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
efficient and informative
Loretta – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed listening to Dr. Webb. I felt he was spot on with our youth today.