Development of the Standardized Common Competency Curriculum for Elementary Gifted Students

This study aims to develop a standardized curriculum for common competencies in elementary gifted education. To achieve this, literature analysis and a Delphi survey were employed to derive the core competencies and achievement standards for the common competency area. The results identified key competencies such as problem-solving skills, creative thinking, critical thinking, communication skills, collaborative communication skills, and ethical responsibility. Furthermore, a content framework and content elements for the common competency area were designed to minimize redundancy in learning content while maintaining coherence and consistency across grade-level curricula. This framework presents four content elements: research ethics, digital literacy and humanities literacy, global issues, and career paths. Based on this, specific grade-level achievement standards were proposed to be practically utilized in the operation of related curricula in gifted education institutions. The developed common competency curriculum is expected to serve as a useful resource for setting guidance in elementary gifted education institutions, contributing to the qualitative improvement of gifted education and the systematic operation of the curriculum.