Classes for the gifted

Classes for the gifted

PADANG, West Sumatra: The provincial office of the Ministry of
Education is preparing to introduce special classes for gifted
children.

Ismet Syarif, head of the office, said here yesterday the
administration needs to make a breakthrough -- in this case, the
introduction of classes for the gifted -- in its educational
policies.

Only through such an approach can the challenges and needs for
better human resource in the future be met, he was quoted by
Antara as saying.

Of the 4.3 million people that make up West Sumatra's
population, gifted people make up approximately 2 percent, he
said.

"All parties should help develop better human resources by
supporting the establishment of these special classes in all of
our schools," Ismet said.

He did not give details as to when the classes would be
introduced. (swe)