Features of the Map of Gifted and High Achievement Students at King Faisal University and the ways of care offered to them

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Associate Professor of Educational Administration, King Faisal University

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This study aimed to identify the characteristics of the map of gifted and high achievement students at King Faisal University and to identify the appropriate care patterns for talented students in the university.both descriptive and quantitative method used. The sample of the study consisted of gifted and high achievement students in the bachelor's degree (153) who were selected according to specific criteria from (24920) students during the academic year 2018/2019. A survey model based on student nomination used through the college; along with an open, semi-formal interview with the expert. The results of the study showed that the Artistic talents were the most prevalent in the faculties of the university by (64.5%) followed by academic and scientific talents by (31.8%) and that the college of Science acquired most of the talents, and  that external enrichment programs are the most appropriate for the  university students. The study recommended the need for universities to adopt programs for the care of talented students within the basic education system, and the need to adopt unified regulations for gifted students in Saudi universities.

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