a model for improving the capabilities of talented students: a phenomenological study

Background: higher education institutions have maintained a longstanding commitment to the education and development of academically talented students, consistently seeking to identify, attract, empower, and support this population.objectives: the current research has developed a holistic framework intended to mitigate the available obstacles for academically talented students' success and facilitate favorable outcomes.methods: this phenomenological study explored the experiences of 50 talented students, specifically examining the challenges they encountered. through in-depth interviews, focus groups with experts, and a comprehensive literature review, a practical guide was developed, grounded in keller's motivational model, to identify and manage challenges and empower gifted learners.results: the research identified a central theme, the narrow alley of talented students, and six sub-themes. through the information and concepts extracted from interviews, expert focus group discussions, and a comprehensive literature review, the study developed a conceptual model comprising four key categories: attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. this model effectively transformed abstract explanatory concepts into practical guidelines and actionable solutions.conclusion: the proposed strategies within this study offer remarkably beneficial. overlooking the unique needs of these individuals can culminate in decreased motivation and misallocation of financial resources. the findings of this research can be leveraged by students, professors, and educational administrators to empower these invaluable assets to the academic system.