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Gifted Education Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries: an Interdisciplinary Exploration of Human Potential Through Islamic Educational Philosophy (103429)
Session Chair: Esra Ayse Kaskaloglu Almulla
Sunday, 8 February 2026 16:20
Session: Session 3
Room: Opal 106 (Level 1)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
This interdisciplinary research challenges predominant approaches to understanding human potential by exploring giftedness through a comprehensive, cross-domain methodological framework. By integrating theological, psychological, and educational perspectives, the study bridges critical epistemological gaps in conventional gifted education research. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, synthesizing insights from diverse scholarly traditions. Through refined thematic analysis, the study investigates foundational frameworks for understanding exceptional human capabilities across intellectual, spiritual, and social domains. Findings reveal a multidimensional conceptualization of giftedness that transcends reductive cognitive metrics. The research demonstrates how interdisciplinary perspectives can reframe human potential as a dynamic, interconnected resource for collective advancement. By integrating spiritual intelligence, knowledge application, and social responsibility, the study offers a transformative approach to understanding human capabilities. Practical implications include innovative strategies for talent identification, curriculum design, and professional development. Recommendations focus on creating culturally sensitive assessment protocols and establishing holistic approaches to recognizing exceptional human capabilities. The research provides a nuanced understanding of human potential, challenging existing educational paradigms and offering a comprehensive framework for recognizing and nurturing diverse human capabilities across intellectual, spiritual, and social domains.
Authors:
Esra Kaskaloglu-Almulla, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Esra Kaskaloglu-Almulla is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of Bahrain in Bahrain
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