Arab Council Journal for the Gifted and Talented

Entrepreneurial Orientations Among Students of King Abdullah II Schools for Excel lence in Jordan

2026-10-19T10:33:45-07:00

Abstract: This study investigated entrepreneurial orientations among students
at King Abdullah II Schools for Excellence in Jordan. Specifically, it assessed their
comprehension of entrepreneurship, future career aspirations, and intentions to
launch entrepreneurial ventures, while also examining variations in these orienta
tions according to demographic factors and intended fields of study. A descriptive
research design was employed, targeting all students across Jordan’s 13 King Abdul
lah II Schools for Excellence. Data were collected via a purpose-built electronic ques
tionnaire administered to a sample of 312 students. The findings indicated no statis
tically significant differences in students’ understanding of entrepreneurship or en
trepreneurial intentions across gender, grade level, parental education, or parental
occupation. Preferences for future specialization were highest in medical fields, fol
lowed by engineering. However, entrepreneurial orientation varied significantly ac
cording to intended field of study, with the highest levels observed among students
inclined toward engineering, followed by computer and information technology, and
then medical disciplines. The study recommends the systematic integration of en
trepreneurship education throughout school curricula to enhance entrepreneurial
awareness—particularly among students oriented toward technical and engineering
fields—and suggests ongoing assessment of these orientations as students advance
academically

Standardized Scales for Identifying Behavioral Characteristics of Gifted Students in the Field of Technology

2026-03-01T22:02:20-08:00

Gifted students are key to a nation’s growth, especially in technology, where their skills can push society forward. However, there are few tools to find these students based on their behavior in technology. This study looks at existing tools to identify gifted students in technology and checks if they can be used in Jordan. The research reviews two main tools: Renzulli’s Scale for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students in Technology and Ontario’s Student Technology Skills Rating Scale (Junior Division). The study finds that there are very few tools worldwide, especially in the Arab world, to identify these students. It suggests creating a Jordanian version of these tools, using technology as a main way to find gifted students, and doing more research in this area. This work aims to help find and support gifted students in technology, so they can use their skills to drive innovation and progress.

The effectiveness of a counseling program based on positive thinking skills in reduc ing anxiety among female gifted students in secondary school in Al Baha region

2026-10-19T10:54:48-07:00

Abstract

The study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of a counseling program based on positive thinking skills in reducing anxiety among gifted female students in secondary school in Al-Baha region. The quasi-experimental approach was used, the design of the two groups with pre-and post-measurement. and the study sample consisted of (30) gifted female students, (15) students in the experimental group and (15) students in the control group. An anxiety scale and a guidance program were used as study tools, both prepared by the researcher. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) between the average scores of students in the experimental and control groups in the post-application of the anxiety scale in favor of the experimental group, and there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) between the average scores of students in the experimental group on the anxiety scale in the pre- and post-applications in favor of the post-application. The study recommended the necessity of enhancing positive thinking skills among gifted female students to overcome manifestations of anxiety.

Keywords: Giftedness and Creativity, counseling, positive thinking, anxiety.

Organizational Agility Among General Education School Principals in Al-Laith Education Directorate from the Teachers’ Perspective

2026-04-04T16:43:14-07:00

This study aimed to identify the degree of organizational agility practiced by public school principals in the Al-Lith Education Department from the teachers' perspective. A descriptive survey methodology was used, and a questionnaire was developed to collect data. The study population consisted of all male and female teachers in public schools within the Al-Lith Education Department during the academic year 1445/1446 AH, totaling 2,600 teachers. The study sample comprised 461 teachers. The results showed that the degree of organizational agility practiced by public school principals in the Al-Lith Education Department, from the teachers' perspective, was moderate. The results also revealed statistically significant differences attributable to gender in all areas and in the overall score, with females showing higher scores. No statistically significant differences were found attributable to the variables of years of experience and academic qualification in all areas or in the overall score.

The effectiveness of design thinking in improving remote learning of applied courses for graphic design students

2026-10-19T12:03:24-07:00

Abstract

Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting innovative strategies to enhance active learning and develop higher order thinking skills, particularly in applied courses in the field of Graphic Design. Design Thinking is an effective methodology that focuses on understanding users’ needs and transforming ideas into practical solutions through iterative stages of empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. When integrated with distance learning, this approach provides a flexible educational environment that supports student interaction, creativity, and practical competence.

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Design Thinking in improving distance learning outcomes in applied courses for Graphic Design students, focusing on academic knowledge, practical skills, competency and creativity, and student satisfaction with the digital learning experience.

The study employed an experimental design alongside a descriptive-analytical approach and involved 40 students divided equally into an experimental group, which applied Design Thinking steps, and a control group, which followed traditional methods. The experiment was conducted over two weeks.

Results indicated that the experimental group outperformed the control group in academic knowledge (4.38 vs. 3.95, t = 3.12, p = 0.002), practical skills (4.32 vs. 3.88, t = 3.05, p = 0.003), competency and creativity (4.35 vs. 3.90, t = 3.21, p = 0.001), and student satisfaction with distance learning (4.36 vs. 3.92, t = 3.18, p = 0.002).

These findings confirm the effectiveness of Design Thinking in enhancing applied learning, creativity, and practical competencies, and recommend integrating its steps into digital course design and faculty training to ensure innovative and effective applied education.

Keywords: Applied Courses, Creativity, Design Thinking, Distance Learning, Graphic Design, Learning Effectiveness.