Motivation and Underachievement

$20.00

Presenter: James Webb, Ph.D., SENG Founder
Core Area: Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Many gifted children underachieve and have problems with motivation. Motivation, far more than intellectual ability or creativity, can be influenced, shaped, and developed. Learn the most common reasons for motivational problems.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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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.

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1788 reviews for Motivation and Underachievement

  1. Alexandra – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner)

    Great information

  2. Diana – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    Very interesting

  3. Vanessa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Informative

  4. Rachel – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner)

    very informative

  5. Nicole – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner)

    I enjoyed some of the language to share reasons for underachievement, however, there were not as many practical ideas for supporting students.

  6. Martha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    great course

  7. Ashley – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner)

    Great course about the gifted student.

  8. Gilbert – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Interesting and very true.

  9. Lynda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    I really enjoyed this course! I learned things that are definitely useful in understanding motivation within gifted students.

  10. Max – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner)

    good info not only for gifted kids but for any kid.

  11. Laura – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    informative

  12. Nate – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner)

    This course supported ideas I have about motivation and I learned some other ideas that I can connect to experiences with students I have worked with.

  13. Sandra – ALICE ISD (verified owner)

    Not as informative as I had expected.

  14. Olivia – Private Pay (verified owner)

    Succinct and effective!

  15. Carys – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner)

    Interesting content

  16. Yvette – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner)

    Great

  17. Rebecca – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    It was very beneficial.

  18. Scott – WAYNE LOCAL (verified owner)

    This was beneficial to learn the motivation and needs of gifted children.

  19. Maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    Intresting fact about GT’s modivation

  20. Clarissa – ALICE ISD (verified owner)

    I found this course to be very informative.

  21. Jacqueline – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Very interesting

  22. Vanessa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Great information.

  23. Annabel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Very informative

  24. Melissa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner)

    Very thought provoking.

  25. Ryan – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner)

    Interesting, the course is well organized and has relevant information.

  26. Denise – FABENS ISD (verified owner)

    Everything that Dr. Webb spoke about here was more relevant than ever now that schools have moved to virtual learning as a result of the pandemic. Underachievement and a lack of motivation is a major obstacle teachers have to overcome, even more so with GT students. Not only was this session informative, but also I feel motivated and encouraged now to be able to reach students who may be drifting away.

  27. ANDRES – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner)

    none

  28. Carla – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Great course

  29. Yvette – ALICE ISD (verified owner)

    I would give the course 5 stars. Plenty of relevant information that I can use in my classroom.

  30. Jason – ALICE ISD (verified owner)

    Very eye opening

  31. Adelaida G. – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    The presenter was very informative.

  32. Sylvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    I think this course was very informative and useful to use in the classroom

  33. Aurora – SPRING ISD (verified owner)

    Dr. Webb gives insight to factors that contribute to lack of motivation and why gifted students underachieve.

  34. Julie – EANES ISD (verified owner)

    informational

  35. Jana – PROSPER ISD (verified owner)

    Great!

  36. Tracey – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner)

    There were some interesting points.

  37. Elizabeth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner)

    Good

  38. LUCIA G – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner)

    good information

  39. Rocio – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Excellent course by an excellent professor!

  40. Amy – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner)

    Slow moving

  41. Kelly – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner)

    super

  42. Jennifer – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner)

    This course was very informative and useful for the gifted and talented classroom.

  43. Megan – PIQUA CITY (verified owner)

    This course was informative and engaging.

  44. mark – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner)

    This course helped me understand some of the different factors that could affect motivation.

  45. Tammy – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner)

    Great

  46. Zachary – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner)

    It’s fine

  47. John – BELTON ISD (verified owner)

    It was good information.

  48. Elia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner)

    Excellent information

  49. Isaac – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner)

    Fantastic!

  50. Courtenay – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner)

    Good strategies!

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