RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, has completed its professional development program for executive teams in charge of providing enrichment programs for the summer of 2023.

The three-week training program, aimed at program heads, representatives, supervisors and instructors, offered 29 courses totaling 90 hours of training.

Over 3,000 trainees, both male and female, will implement the Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program and the Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program this year.

The training program covered key scientific and educational topics, including analysis of enrichment unit content and foundations to cater to the needs of gifted students of all ages.

The training focused on current teaching strategies, classroom evaluation tools, and methods to facilitate continued learning during the program, including utilizing virtual classrooms, implementing extended activities for students at home, leveraging educational technologies, and using the Mawhiba e-learning platform.

Instructors have been trained to enhance the essential skills gifted students need, including communication, critical thinking, taking responsibility and initiative, decision-making, overcoming challenges, and the pursuit of excellence.

Mawhiba prioritizes the training and support of instructors working with talented students. They are equipped with necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles effectively, collaborating with strategic partners to maximize learning opportunities during enrichment programs.