The Role of Agile Educational Leadership in Evaluating Gifted Education Programs Based on the STEAM Approach: A Study in Light of the H. Borland Model

Abstract

This study investigates the role of agile educational leadership in evaluating gifted education programs structured around the STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), guided by the theoretical framework of H. Borland’s model. Adopting a descriptive research design, the researchers developed and administered a questionnaire to a purposive sample of 47 supervisors and teachers involved in gifted education programs in the city of Hail. The results indicate a significant and positive contribution of agile educational leadership to the evaluation of STEAM-based gifted programs. Notably, no statistically significant differences were found in participants' perceptions based on their years of professional experience. The study underscores the value of integrating agile leadership principles in the planning, implementation, and assessment of gifted programs, and advocates for the expanded adoption of the STEAM model across educational institutions.