Dr. Al Awar :The program is an advanced step in championing innovative education that supports the creation of a globally competitive academe to meet the current and future needs

The program, accredited by the Ministry of Education, is delivered in Arabic and features 12 courses to enable graduates to produce innovative programs to detect and nurture gifted people

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has introduced the Master of Education in Gifted and Talented Education program, which will be operational this fall 2021. The program is part of HBMSUs efforts to equip educators with advanced knowledge and skills so they can provide training to students with exceptional talent, creativity, and determination. This is the first masters degree in Arabic and is the only one in the UAE to be dedicated to developing the gifted and talented and is completely accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. The program provides an mind-blowing opportunity to restructure the role of academia who works in the education sector to bring up brilliant talents to reshape the future, in line with the directives of the UAEs wise leadership, which is aimed at developing innovators to build a generation armed with science and knowledge.

This is the first time ever in the UAE, that such a program has been offered that adopts the flexible learning approach, which is based on providing a fully smart learning, in a bid to establish a system that can enable the sector to detect and nurture talented individuals. To design this program, HBMSU created a smart and innovative method in exploring gifted and talented people, developing their capabilities, and nurturing them optimally hat keeps pace with 21st-century trends. The move focuses to prepare generations of learners who can lead in terms of innovation and creative entrepreneurship, and re-engineer the future to accomplish progress in all sectors in the UAE and the Arab world. The program falls within the postgraduate level, consisting of 12 specialized courses that provides graduates to take the lead to develop, execute, and assess original and modern research and produce creative projects, as well as design practical programs that can creatively and untraditionally address real-life issues related to this vital area.

The launch of the new program is an outstanding achievement that strengthens HBMSUs position as a driving force to enhance readiness to the future by investing in creative minds and young talents. It will promote quality education following the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of the University, to empower promising talents, young minds, and entrepreneurs to excel in innovation and other intellectual and creative spheres, to play their key roles in ensuring a safer and more prosperous future for all. said Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, HBMSU Chancellor.

Al Awar added: Our unique program is a result of the UAEs unremitting efforts, which has been pioneering in quality education by ensuring the standard of educational outcomes and providing commendable training facilities to teachers and learners, thanks to the unlimited support of the wise leadership that pays great attention to education and training - the biggest bet in the nations journey towards leadership and progress. The importance of the program stems from being an ideal platform for all working in the education sector, including teachers, supervisors in public and private schools, special education specialists, trainers in the aspect of creativity, innovation, and sustainable development, and developers of programs for thinking and learning skills.

This will open promising prospects for us to continually develop rich academic content, preparing an innovative, creative, and qualified generation to keep pace with the developments of the times and meet the needs of the future. We take upon ourselves the responsibility of providing more high-quality programs that will reshape both the Arab and global education landscape according to the smart learning model. We will take advantage of our position as an academic trailblazer to transform our learners from mere recipients of knowledge into future entrepreneurs, innovators, decision-makers, and leaders. commented Prof. Nabil Baydoun, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in HBMSU.

He concluded This exclusive program, which is the first of its kind in the UAE, represents an important addition to the efforts of HBMSU to produce young generations with modern knowledge and advanced skills. As we roll out this program, we are keen on enhancing its flexibility by offering it in the Arabic language, and the opportunity to learn from anywhere and anytime, when it is most convenient for the learners. It allows them access to numerous University resources and top-notch academics, allowing learners to benefit from the opinions of experts and academics, recorded masterclasses, and other supplementary education materials available online,.

The Master of Education in Gifted and Talented Education includes 12 structured and specialized courses, which allows graduates to design and develop educational and guidance programs that promote thinking and learning and innovation skills. Graduation with the program certification can become teachers, trainers, psychological and educational supervisors, researchers or program developers in the education of gifted and talented people, as well as private education instructors. Learners will be able to design their own learning pathway relevant to their professional needs, with an exit opportunity with the Postgraduate Diploma in Gifted and Talented Education after completion of only two semesters.