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.
Francisco – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
A very nice and simple way to learn about GT students.
Paul – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
4 stars
Irisol – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Edward – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
ERWIN – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course!
Rebecca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great informaton about the varying factors in a child’s motivation.
Linda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Thought it was a good presentation, but he flashed back a lot and I lost myself in note taking
Lois – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I thought this was a well thought out and presented course.
Denise – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
it was good
Lovey – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
informattive