The role of the school in developing a culture of research, discovery and development among gifted students - the Malaysian Friendship Secondary School for Girls in the Sabah Al-Khair suburb as a model -
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Culture of research - discovery - development - gifted students)Abstract
This research aims to study the school's role in promoting a culture of research, discovery, and development among gifted students at the Malaysian Friendship Girls' Secondary School in the Sabah Al-Khair suburb, and to understand how these efforts affect the development of students' skills and abilities. A combination of personal interviews with teachers and students, direct observation of relevant school activities, as well as analysis of school documents and reports was used.
The study included a sample of teachers specialized in teaching gifted students, and a sample of gifted students who participate in research and development programs at school. The results showed that school programs and activities directed towards research and discovery may contribute significantly to enhancing students’ skills in these areas, and motivating them to innovate and think critically. The results also indicated that continuous interaction with inspiring teachers has a positive impact on the development of gifted students.
The study recommended the need to reduce the clerical burden on teaching staff to help create a comfortable psychological atmosphere for students and devote themselves to developing those talents, and the need for more interaction between the school and the local community to support educational programs, and develop strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of educational activities, in addition to providing continuous support to teachers to enhance their skills. In teaching research and development to gifted students.
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