Description
On the surface, perfectionism and procrastination seem like competing qualities. If a student wants things done perfectly, won’t he/she stay on top of deadlines? In reality, perfectionism and procrastination go hand-in-hand to create struggles for many gifted students.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- Possible origins of procrastination
- The cost of perfectionism
- Perfectionism vs. striving for excellence
- Interventions for perfectionism
- Interventions for procrastination
This course is aligned with NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 7.1, 7.2, 7.3.
Extend your learning and earn another CPE credit! This course has a recorded Virtual Extended Learning Session where Lisa Van Gemert provides strategies and application tips. Click Here: Moving Past Perfectionism and Procrastination – Extended Learning Session
Jerilyn “Donelle” – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciated delving into the thoughts, behaviors, and feelings of perfectionism so I know what to look for in students. The interventions were particularly helpful as well so I will be able to help students recognize these things in themselves and be able to sef-regulate.
raul – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
it was great.
Judith – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
needs to be used with my advanced math students worrying about g p a’s
ashley – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
great
Yessica – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
MJ – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Admin need to consider what their expectations do to teachers who are perfectionists. I think it is similar to what some teachers inadvertently do to students.