Education
Hamdan Foundation Hosts Talent Development Forum to Empower Gifted Students and Their Parents
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences launched the Talent Development Forum, an innovative interactive event designed to nurture the talents and skills of gifted students. This initiative not only supports students but also actively engages their parents as integral partners in fostering creativity and excellence.
The forum, held on December 15, brought together gifted students enrolled in the foundation's programs, their parents, and leading experts in talent development. It provided a unique educational platform for exchanging ideas, fostering creative thinking, and enhancing communication skills.
Dr. Mariam Ghawi, Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation, highlighted the forum’s significance:
“The Talent Development Forum represents a pivotal step in supporting gifted students and their parents. By creating an interactive environment, we aim to empower students to reach their full potential while strengthening the role of parents as active partners in their development.”
Objectives and Outcomes
- Interactive Learning: The forum featured sessions that encouraged students to engage in creative thinking and develop innovative solutions for future challenges.
- Parental Involvement: Parents gained insights and practical strategies to better support their children, establishing a collaborative approach to nurturing giftedness.
- Strengthened Partnerships: The forum emphasized the importance of collaboration between the foundation, students, and parents, creating productive dialogue platforms for exchanging experiences and ideas.
Empowering Parents as Partners
A key focus of the forum was to highlight the critical role of parents in cultivating a supportive and stimulating environment for their gifted children. Through interactive dialogue sessions, parents were equipped with tools to guide their children toward realizing their full potential.
Dr. Ghawi underscored that nurturing giftedness is a shared responsibility, requiring collaboration among parents, experts, and the foundation. She noted that the forum aims to transform how talent and creativity are supported, ensuring a holistic approach to student development.
A Commitment to Excellence
The Talent Development Forum is part of the foundation’s broader mission to promote educational and creative excellence in society. Through various programs and initiatives, the foundation seeks to prepare gifted students to face future challenges with innovation and creativity. This forum reinforces its vision of shaping an exceptional generation capable of driving societal progress and contributing to a brighter future.