Attention To Special Educational Needs In Highly Gifted University Students: Impact On Training And Inclusivity

Abstract

Attention to the special educational needs of highly gifted university students is essential to guarantee their full development and academic achievement, since these students have outstanding skills and talents in various areas of knowledge, which places them in a privileged position compared to their peers. peers. The objective is to analyze university policies to address the special educational needs of highly gifted university students. For this purpose, a documentary methodology was used using the analysis of university educational policies as a method to include high-ability students. The results showed that in Europe, universities are adopting specific policies to address the special needs of these students, even with accompanying guidance, while in the United States specialized programs are carried out to enhance their skills. In Latin America, various actions are being carried out to promote inclusive education, which are reflected in public policies, institutional guidelines, programs and projects implemented by international organizations. In conclusion, the statistical records of the student population with high abilities can be a weakness in many countries but Spanish Universities, such as Alicante and the Polytechnic of Valencia, have developed accompanying guides and specific support services for these students, adapting contents and methodologies to your needs. Countries such as Ukraine, the United States, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Chile have established policies and programs to promote the inclusion of students with high abilities in higher education, offering scholarships, guidance, training for teachers and eliminating physical and educational barriers.