ERIC Number: EJ1379400
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 18
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Gifted Education in Egypt: Analyses from a Learning-Resource Perspective
Ayoub, Alaa Eldin A.; Abdulla Alabbasi, Ahmed M.; Morsy, Ahmed
Cogent Education, v9 n1 Article 2082118 2022
The interest in the education of gifted students in Egypt began since 1962, when the first school for the gifted was established. In 2005, a clear decline was observed in the number of students enrolled in the high school science section due to some practical and economic reasons. Consequently, the Egyptian Ministry of Education launched STEM schools for gifted students in math and science in 2011, to support gifted students and provide them with varied opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. Moreover, the Ministry of Higher Education established many specialized centers for gifted students. This study aimed to explore the real situation of gifted education in Egypt, from the learning-resource perspective. The researchers contacted and collated reports from many institutions in Egypt, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, and the Centers for Gifted students. Moreover, some tools were developed to collect data about the real situation of gifted students in Egypt. Our analysis showed a tangible progress in gifted education; examining the exogenous and endogenous learning resources revealed the strengths and weaknesses of gifted education in Egypt. We recommend the need for more efforts to provide this exceptional student category with proper opportunities.
Descriptors: Gifted Education, Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Educational History, High School Students, Science Education, Special Schools, Public Agencies, Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Capital, Cultural Capital, STEM Education, Student Attitudes, Attitude Measures
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Egypt
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