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.
Holly – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was helpful in learning how to motivate underachieving gifted students.
Racheal – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very useful and applicable for teachers i the classroom. It opened my eyes up to things I am doing wrong for my students and how I can better help them.
Marla – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Lynette – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
The presentation was excellent; the material useful and applicable. This course is relevant for every type of class and student.
Amanda – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Janet – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Very good information
Todd – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
It has a lot of good information that will help gift kids overcome a lack of motivation and underachievement.
Alison – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Great content but this speaker was boring!!!!!!!
Lisa – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information in understanding gifted students.
Mary – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Was informative and easy to follow.
Jazman – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was packed with key information and a-ha moments about some of the things gifted students have in common. I would say it lends itself more so to younger gifted students.
Teresa – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
it was informative
Britteny – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It was not monotonous which many are. It was very informative and provided not only resources but also strategies and ways to implement them.
Kelly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of information which was kind of difficult to remember. I tried taking notes but couldn’t get all of it.
edie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I wanted more concrete examples of the specific strategies for motivation.
Kallie – Archbold Area Schools (verified owner) –
This course hit home on a lot of topics and was relevant to all grade levels.
James – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very relevant and Dr. Webb was a good presenter.
Stacey – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course was presented by a highly engaging knowledgeable speaker. It was very enlightening and relevant.
Lori – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit dry. He referred to a lot of research but did not show it.
Melinda – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Blanca – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation
Donna – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Not engaging. A very dry lecture.
Karen – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Lots of information but dry.
Stacy – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting!!
Rani – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Michael – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
great
ERIC – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
informative and resourceful.
diane – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
great
Katie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was very informative in regards to not only motivating my gifted students, but also understanding why my other students who are not identified gifted may be unmotivated.
Samara – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The topic was interesting and focused on one area, motivation, but I do wish specific motivational strategies that could be used in the classroom were provided.
Lisa – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It was a lot of information about the topic and some information was a little confusing. I liked learning about the ways that children may be affected.
Travis – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Good
Leah Socorro – Pilot (verified owner) –
This course enhanced my understanding of motivation and underachievement. I am now able to understand the factors that cause underachievement among some of my gifted learners.
Judy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!!
Danielle – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This was very informative and gave me a lot to think about that I didn’t know before. I think this could apply to all students, not just gifted.
Kelly – GARFIELD RE-2 (verified owner) –
Good overview w/ useful information.
Rosendo – ROWAN-SALISBURY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
The course was good and informative.
Kathryn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
addresses some of the most basic needs that we as teachers often overlook. Starting where the student is, not where we think they should be.
Tammy – FORT BEND ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Kori – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It is laid out in an understanding way, making poignant points that are applicable in the classroom
Julia – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informational.
Melanie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It just seemed outdated.
Johnny – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Good Course
Isabel – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative, but the tone of voice and repetition make it a little boring. There were a time when I want to look at the information about the teacher and I can not flip the view of speaker to the information, ad was hard to follow up.
Veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative
Rachel – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Good
Morgan – Gloucester County Public Schools (verified owner) –
I thought the presentation made good points, but found it dry!
Amy – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Shannon – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting! I saw a lot of these behaviors in students I have taught.
Lorena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent PD