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2.1.2 Does the Lebanese Education System Hinder the Performance of the Highly Able Learners?

This presentation aims to investigate the reasons behind the consistent low performance in Math and Science of highly able students in Lebanon at different levels: policy, national Science and Math curricula and teacher perceptions. Through qualitative methods, the following data sources were used to address the research aim: policy document analysis, curriculum analysis, and teacher interviews. Findings indicated no evidence of curricular provisions and little attention to the needs of highly able learners in Science and Math National curricula and textbooks. Important insights into the limited knowledge of teachers in the area of gifted education were also revealed.

Author(s):

Maya Antoun
maya.antoun@balamand.edu.lb
University of Balamand
Lebanon

   

Dr. Maya Antoun is an Assistant Professor at the University of Balamand(Lebanon). She completed her PhD at Monash University. Her thesis investigated perceptions of Lebanese primary school teachers about the nature and needs of gifted students. Underpinned by Gagne’s DMTG model, she examined the implementation of specialised approaches for these students, resulting in a contextually appropriate reconceptualization of the model. Maya is currently teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in education. She supervises Master students with research interests in inclusive education. Her teaching and research interests are in the field of gifted education, inclusion, teacher education and classroom management.

Rayya Younes

University of Balamand
Lebanon

   

Dr. Rayya Younes is an Assistant professor in Mathematics Education at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. She received her PhD from Texas A&M University and taught at Radford University in Virginia before moving to Lebanon. Her research interest include STEM education and mathematics education. Rayya teaches a variety of courses at UOB including teaching mathematics, teaching physics, technology in education, assessment, and classroom management. She also supervises teachers in the field

Sara Salloum
sara.salloum@balamand.edu.lb
University of Balamand
Lebanon

   

Dr. Sara Salloum is an Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Balamand. She completed her Ph.D. in Science Education at the University of Illinois. Her research interests are in science education in multilingual settings, teachers’ knowledge and development, and supporting teacher capacity for more meaningful and equitable science education of diverse students. Salloum is an active member of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. She has published in international science journals. She is currently co-editing a special issue in the International Journal of Science. She teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses and supervises MA students.

 


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