Enhancing Educational Practices for Gifted Students in Undergraduate Interior Design Programs:

Samah Alhazmi; Reem Alsabban

doi:10.33193/IJoHSS.64.2025.797

Samah Alhazmi Master’s Researcher, Department of Interior Design, College of Design and Arts, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Reem Alsabban Professor, Department of Interior Design, College of Design and Arts, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33193/IJoHSS.64.2025.797

الكلمات المفتاحية: Interior design education, academic challenges, gifted undergraduate students, inclusive learning environments

الملخص

This study aims to explore the academic challenges faced by gifted undergraduate students in inclusive learning environments within interior design programs at universities. Grounded in the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Personalized Learning Theory, it examines the criteria for identifying talented students, evaluates their effectiveness, and investigates their academic demands and obstacles. The research methodology encompasses literature reviews, theoretical frameworks, and surveys targeting both educators and gifted students. The findings emphasize the importance of considering diverse intelligences, such as visual-spatial, intrapersonal, and social intelligence, in recognizing gifted students. Educator surveys highlight creativity, problem-solving skills, and high motivation as critical indicators, while student surveys reveal deficiencies in existing evaluation methods. These shortcomings suggest that current practices may not adequately capture the true capabilities of gifted learners. Additionally, the study identifies key academic difficulties encountered by these students, including insufficient intellectual stimulation, academic underachievement, social isolation, and the pressure to achieve perfection. These barriers significantly hinder their ability to fully realize their potential in academic and professional settings. By addressing these issues, the research underscores the necessity of further investigations into improving evaluation systems and fostering inclusive environments that accommodate the unique needs of gifted students. This approach is essential to enhancing their intellectual and creative growth, ultimately contributing to a more supportive and effective educational experience in undergraduate interior design programs.

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Enhancing Educational Practices for Gifted Students in Undergraduate Interior Design Programs

(A Focus on Selection Standards, Academic Needs, and Inclusive Learning Environments in Saudi Arabia)

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