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.
Dorothy – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I found it interesting and informative.
Ana – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course! It contains a tremendous amount of valuable information that helped me understand my students better and also to changed my perspective. Now I am excited to try the given strategies in my classroom and see the outcome!
Denise – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Enjoyed course
Bryan – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Well paced and many useful anecdotes.
Kristina – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Informative course.
Cynthia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Helps you to understand why gifted children struggle to achieve.
Krystle – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
As a student myself that was identified as dyslexic and a gifted and talented student, I can not express enough how so many teachers believed I was lazy and unmotivated. No one knew I was dyslexic until I was in high school. I wish more teachers would take this course and develop a deeper understanding of how the mind of a gifted child thinks.
Jerry – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the approach Dr. Webb took on students. Many new strategies learned now.
Rick – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great summary of G/T students, their needs and what teachers can do to help.
VAN – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It’s really helpful!