Abstract

Research and innovation are a highly needed talent in the present and future society. Developing this talent among potentially gifted learners requires a novel expert-informed and culturally relevant curriculum framework. This article reports the inputs of a Delphi expert panel who participated in three iterations of data gathering to determine elements and constructs essential for a research and innovation curriculum framework. There were seventeen, thirteen, and nine participants who completed the open-ended questionnaire and Likert-scales during the three rounds, respectively. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, and descriptive statistics have revealed the following essential elements and constructs:(1) overall curriculum goal; (2) stakeholders’ participation; (3) traits and characteristics of potentially gifted learners; (4) intended curriculum content; (5) underpinning theories/principles; (6) teaching and learning approaches; (7) assessment; (8) teaching–learning resources; and (9) teachers’ professional and personal competence. These findings suggest a comprehensive list of elements required in a curriculum framework for the potentially gifted. Policymakers, curricularists, and other education stakeholders should ensure that these elements are taken into consideration in the curriculum development process.