God Almighty has blessed the noblest of His creations, humankind, and favored them with speech, intellect, knowledge, and a balanced form. This is from His generosity and kindness to them, which is immeasurable, as He has honored the children of Adam in every way, including with knowledge and reason. The blessing of the mind is one of the greatest of these blessings, but there is an elite group whom God has specially endowed with an extraordinary talent and superiority in one or more areas of life. If this elite group receives care and nurturing, many creators, innovators, and scientists will emerge from them.

Therefore, we conclude that the diversity of human talents is a tangible reality, and the variation in gifts is a clear and observable matter that God bestows upon whomever He wills of His servants. Thus, nurturing and appreciating the gifted and talented in a manner befitting their abilities has become an imperative necessity and an important strategic component of upbringing in our Arab societies. They are an irreplaceable national treasure, especially in the age of globalization, information explosion, and the immense momentum of technology. Until recently, Arab societies neglected the educational needs of gifted students, but they are now increasingly appreciating the importance of designing special educational programs for them. This requires developing specialized curricula, teaching methods, and activities that differ from those for ordinary children.

Over the past few decades, it has been noted that the topic of caring for the gifted and talented has received increasing attention in a large number of countries around the world. Numerous scientific, national, and international associations and institutions have been formed, contributing significantly to advancing the interest in this segment of society. Today, we clearly see societies and nations competing to discover, nurture, and care for these talented, gifted, and creative individuals. These nations have realized that their strength is elevated by their gifted and creative minds, and they advance beyond other nations through the intellect of their scientists, thinkers, and inventors. This is a self-evident truth that needs no confirmation, as human wealth is more beneficial, has a broader impact, and yields a greater return than all other material wealth if its development is elevated and it is utilized effectively.

Scientific research and studies indicate that between 2% and 5% of people represent the gifted and talented, from whom the best of the best emerge. The gifted and talented in all societies are the ones upon whose shoulders their renaissance is built; they are its masterminds and its conscious heart. Hence the importance of this book, which, with its nine chapters, covers all the pressing concepts, programs, and issues that those interested in this group of individuals should know and be familiar with, whether they are university students at various levels, families, or researchers.

• Number of Pages: 462
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5th
• Printing Color: Black
• Size (cm): 17x24
• Weight (kg): 0.850
• Barcode: 9789957067489