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Academic Acceleration in Saudi Arabia /

Almhawes, Ahmed,

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Academic Acceleration in Saudi Arabia /

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Academic Acceleration in Saudi Arabia // Ahmed Almhawes.
作者:	Almhawes, Ahmed,
面頁冊數:	1 electronic resource (318 pages)
附註:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-10, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International85-10A.
標題:	Gifted education. -
電子資源:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=31238287
ISBN:	9798382308388

Academic Acceleration in Saudi Arabia /
Almhawes, Ahmed,

Academic Acceleration in Saudi Arabia /Ahmed Almhawes. - 1 electronic resource (318 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-10, Section: A.

Acceleration is one of the best-supported interventions available to gifted education practitioners internationally. However, the acceleration program in Saudi Arabia is still highly fluid and could benefit from additional revision. The purpose of this research was to explore Saudi stakeholders' perceptions regarding their lived experiences with the acceleration program implemented by the Saudi Ministry of Education. To investigate, I used a qualitative research design and a phenomenological approach. Using semi-structured interviews, 18 Saudi stakeholders were interviewed within six clusters (i.e., three clusters comprising an accelerated gifted student, their parent, and their teacher, plus another three similar clusters with non-accelerated students). Following a thematic analysis method to categorize and synthesize these stakeholders' perceptions, this approach revealed that Saudi stakeholders believed acceleration as a program was effective for Saudi gifted students. They perceived it as a convenient option, well aligned with gifted students' characteristics, and as an appropriate recognition of these students' superiority and dedication. The program was seen as the best available gifted program option in the Saudi context. Participants commended the acceleration intervention for positively affecting gifted students' academic performance. They believed that it provided challenging learning materials, fulfilled academic needs, and led to high grades, intelligence quotient (IQ) scores, and national standardized test scores. They also highlighted the importance of gaining advanced skills after completion. However, stakeholders also criticized the regulations and nomination procedures for the Saudi acceleration program, stating that the procedures were vague, not transparent, and unfair in geographical and other ways. All stakeholders also described a lack of awareness and preparation among teachers, parents, and students. Differences of opinion regarding the impact of this acceleration intervention on the social and emotional status of program participants also reveals contradictions. While some positive aspects included successful adaptation, balancing old and new friendships, maturity, and improved gifted characteristics, other responses mentioned potential negative impacts like anxiety and the pressure of high expectations from the students' community. In general, Saudi stakeholders believed that the acceleration program positively impacts gifted students' future lives by enabling them to finish school earlier and more efficiently. Successful acceleration also led to scholarships, participation in national programs, and scientific trips, benefiting both society and these gifted students. Furthermore, the discussion revealed implications for practices and policies to improve the acceleration program's regulation and implementation. Based on these findings, several future research directions are suggested.

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ISBN: 9798382308388Subjects--Topical Terms:

3172499
Gifted education.
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Stakeholders' perceptions

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