ممكنات تحقيق مستهدفات رؤية عُمان 2040 للموهوبين: مؤسسة تنمية مواهب عُمان وصياغة ميثاق حقوقي للموهوبين

Magda Talib  Al Hinai; Ahmed Marhoon Al Busaidi; Sara Mohamed Al-Bahlani

doi:10.35516/edu.v51i4.7730

Authors

Magda Talib Al Hinai Department of Mathematics, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3409-4841
Ahmed Marhoon Al Busaidi Ministry of Education, Directorate General, Nizwa, Oman https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6747-5676
Sara Mohamed Al-Bahlani Center of Preparatory Studies, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa, Oman. ±Children First Association https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9136-4576

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/edu.v51i4.7730

Keywords:

nurturing of the gifted, talent development, education of the gifted, charter of rights for the gifted.

Abstract

Objectives: This study identifies the most important features of talent development programs by reviewing the experiences of South Korea, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. The study presents an overview of the efforts exerted in various sectors responsible for nurturing talents in Oman, including the public and private sectors, and civil society organizations.

Methods: The study adopts the descriptive approach to analyze the experiences of the aforementioned countries, showcasing distinguishing features and governance mechanisms adopted in education for the gifted.

Results: After analyzing the experiences of the three mentioned countries, the study proposes the creation of a unit to nurture the gifted that replicates some of the international experiences, such as the selection mechanisms of gifted students under STEM, provided the unit be affiliated with one of the universities to enrich screening and nurturing programs, as well as scientific research for the gifted. The study also stresses the need to qualify the cadres in charge of the gifted.

Conclusions: With the aim of achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040 to create a national umbrella for nurturing the gifted in Oman, the current study puts forward two proposals: first, an overall projection of a charter of rights for the gifted in Oman, and second: the establishment of an institution to detect and nurture talents. The study also recommends STEM as a launch pad for this national institution.

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