Description
Why do some gifted children underachieve? Why does underachievement present differently in different children, and how can teachers help them overcome the underachievement hurdle? Join Lisa Van Gemert, former teacher, administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa to explore underachievement’s definition, root causes, and classroom interventions.
In this 1-hour course you will discover:
- How underachievement is defined
- The causes of underachievement
- Interventions for underachievement
Deena – CHISUM ISD (verified owner) –
Good training!
Karla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the course.
Kimberly – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
very good
Laura – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This was an eye-opener!
Kelly – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I learned a lot.
Diana – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I was very interested in the EF section as it gave credence to our Gradual Release Method of lessons.
Ronda – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
This is packed full of practical ideas and helps for teachers and students.
maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
.Excellent course
Jessica – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great course.
Alejandro – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
very insightful
maria leticia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is very interesting and has many valid points on the underachiever.
Cyndia – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Highly recommend it.
Tim – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I found the class informative.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course, highly informative.
Keith – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
A very good presentation on identifying and working with underachieving students.
Betty – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Marie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The information addresses common problems seen in a class room and offers sound insight on “underachievers”.
Robyn – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It made me think about some different aspects of underachievement.
Debbie – HUDSON ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent material!!
Elizabeth – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I found this course to be very informative and the presenter to be thoughtful, efficient, and respectful of the participant’s time. Everything she included was necessary to the discussion and flowed from issue to suggested interventions. Very well done. I love this presenter!
Jaime – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Becky – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It makes you think of individual students and how to help them
Taylor – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
great content!
Colleen – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Quick and easy!
LISA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great insight on student underachievement.
Jessica – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
A lot of good research is given along with tips on how to help make a situation better… very helpful. TY
Francisco – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. Certain information was very interesting and would like to look further into.
Penny – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
This course describes underachievement but gives interventions that can be used.
Pam – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Information provided was very useful.
Florinda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Extremely helpful. Enjoyed the course.
Sara – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked to see all of the causes for identifying underachievement.
Marta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Lisa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great review.
maricela – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
it was very informative
Romelia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful
Wendy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
There is some good info in this course.
Alyson – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
This was interesting information.
Brian – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful in thinking about what is causing the underachievement and possible responses to facilitate more engagement.
Sylvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the course. I always enjoy Ms. Van Gemert’s courses. They are very helpful and interesting.
Toni – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Lisa Van Gemert does it again! In this course, LVG does an awesome job of discussing research, providing outside sources for us to expand our understanding, but, most importantly, she ties together the characteristics, causes, and interventions for underachievement! Another stimulating training session is provided by LVG.
Jacqueline – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I was able to see the characteristics in not just my students, but also in myself.
Gabriela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information!
Kallie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course was relevant and timely, well presented.
Wanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course
Emily – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
yee haw
Mary – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Well organized course, which presented the following aspects of student underachievement: definition, causes, factors that influence it and interventions.
Blanca – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This is a good training that explains the many causes of underachievement and some useful interventions. I think this is a trining that will be beneficial for any teacher.
Aiza – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful
Melina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Santiago – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Course was helpful in understanding the reasons why some students underachieve.