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.
Federico – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative class
Eduardo – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Its very interesting. More topics like these should be discussed.
indira – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very informational easy to follow
Joe – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Engaging and eye-opening
Lillian – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very knowledgable that applies to all teachers
Lauren – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great way to learn more about “unmotivated” students and why we have expectations for them and why they don’t meet them. I recommend!
Norma – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Found the course very informative.
Angela – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was interesting and learned new things about motivation.
Debra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information, mentions books for further study.
Sylvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very down to earth and thinks we already feel or have experienced