National Program for Identifying Gifted Students begins in North Al Batinah
Sohar - The first phase of the fourth edition of the National Program for Identifying Gifted Students, "Tharwa 4," has commenced today in North Al Batinah Governorate.
Hamad Saif Al Maamari, Director of the Department of Special Education and Continuous Education at the Directorate General of Education in North Al Batinah, stated that 31 schools in the governorate have been selected for the initial phase of the program, targeting approximately 1,974 male and female students. The implementation period will extend until 8 May 2025.
He explained that the program aims to identify students with high cognitive abilities linked to creativity and innovation by assessing their intelligence and creative potential. This will help determine the needs of gifted students and develop specialized enrichment programs to nurture them both within and outside school settings. The initiative aligns with global trends emphasizing the importance of supporting gifted students, harnessing their capabilities, and building a comprehensive, updated digital database to track their progress, classify their achievements, and document their contributions.
Al Maamari further clarified that the identification and selection process follows clear, systematic criteria based on standardized tests and assessments. These tools measure students' abilities across academic, skill-based, and creative dimensions, ensuring accurate and realistic results. This approach contributes to providing integrated development and care for gifted students.
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