Dubai, UAE, 10 March 2024: Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has conducted assessments using Hamdan Talent Rubric in public schools during the period from January to March 2024 as part of the ‘Discover Talented Students’ programme in collaboration with Emirates Schools Establishment. The assessments were administered to approximately 7,800 students in various emirates of the country so far.
The programme aims to discover gifted students and nurture them according to scientific principles and methodological standards. Hamdan Talent Rubric utilizes a range of sophisticated and standardized scientific instruments, facilitating the enhancement and cultivation of talent discovery aptitudes among educational practitioners. The rubric is one of the leading initiatives launched by the Foundation as part of its efforts to support and provide care for the gifted.
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, said, “The implementation of assessments using Hamdan Talent Rubric in public schools in collaboration with Emirates Schools Establishment marks a significant stride in the endeavor to identify and support gifted students within these institutions. By employing specialized scientific programs, the Foundation endeavors to align with the most current and esteemed international standards and practices in the realm of gifted education.”