TEACH101AES Preparing for the First Days of School with Ikhlāṣ, Purpose, and Iḥsān – An Integrated Tarbiyah Approach
Please note this course is only for Abraar Elementary School Staff. All others interested in taking this course should enroll in the TEACH101 course
Course Overview
- Prerequisites: None
- Success Criteria: A score of 80% is required to pass each quiz. Learners can retake a quiz as many times as needed to pass the quiz. Learners are encouraged to review the feedback provided upon completion of each quiz before retaking the quiz.
- Certificate: Learners will receive a certificate upon completion
Course Description
First impressions are the most lasting! Knowing how to structure a tarbiyah driven successful first day of school and the first few days of school will set the stage for an effective classroom and a successful school year. In this hands-on, self-paced, online micro course, teachers will use the Prophetic model of teaching with tarbiyah to prepare for the first days of school using a set of carefully curated time and teacher tested resources.
Learning Objectives
What learners will be able to do after completing the course:
- Integrate the key principles of the Prophetic tarbiyah framework of teaching and learning from DAY 1!
- Establish classroom routines and expectations that reflect Islamic values and cultivate a positive learning environment.
- Create a detailed first-days-of-school plan that intentionally builds relationships, classroom culture, and student engagement.
- Develop a personalized implementation plan for beginning the school year with purpose, ikhlāṣ, and iḥsān.
Target audiences
- Teachers
- School Administrators
- School Staff
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 41 Lessons
- Lifetime
- IntroductionWatch the Course Introduction Video for an overview of the course and the learning objectives.1
- Module 1: Preparing the Heart of the TeacherTeaching with Purpose, Ikhlāṣ, and Iḥsān Purpose: Prepare the teacher before preparing the classroom.8
- Module 2: The Prophetic Model of TarbiyahTeaching Hearts Before Minds Purpose: Establish the educational philosophy that guides the course.6
- Module 3: Back to School WorriesPurpose: Explore the answer to the following questions: • What do kids worry about on the first day of school? • How do kids react to their worries? • Where do I begin? How would the Prophet ﷺ start the school year?6
- Module 4: Adjusting to Change10
- 5.1Module 4 Introduction5 Minutes
- 5.2L1M4: Gradual and Balanced Pacing10 Minutes
- 5.3Quiz 8 L1M47 Questions
- 5.4L2M4: Pacing the Day and the Week12 Minutes
- 5.5Quiz 9 L2M47 Questions
- 5.6L3M4: Pacing the Content10 Minutes
- 5.7Quiz 10 L3M47 Questions
- 5.8L4M4: Building a Unified School Culture by Aligning Classroom Practices with School-Wide Systems8 Minutes
- 5.9Quiz 11 L4M46 Questions
- 5.10Reflection Activity-4 M415 Minutes
- Module 5: Relationships - Building Relationships that Inspire LearningPurpose: Help teachers understand that relationships come before instruction. Coming soon...7
- 6.1Module 5 Introduction6 Minutes
- 6.2L1M5: The Prophet’s ﷺ Relationship with the Sahabah15 Minutes
- 6.3L2M5: The Student-Teacher Relationship11 Minutes
- 6.4L3M5: Reviving the Sunnah in Our Student Relationships
- 6.5L4M5: Peer Relationships: Creating a Culture of Belonging
- 6.6L5M5: Partnering with parents for tarbiyah
- 6.7Reflection Activity 5 – M520 Minutes
- Module 6: Establishing a Safe Learning EnvironmentPurpose: Design the classroom culture before focusing on the physical setup and the academics. Coming soon...6
- Module 7: Preparing the Physical Learning EnvironmentPurpose: Prepare the physical and instructional environment. Coming soon...4
- Module 8: Leading students to success step-by-stepPurpose: Establish a classroom culture that facilitates student success. Coming soon...4
- Course ConclusionPurpose: Bring everything together into a practical plan. Encourage continual reflection and professional growth. Coming soon...0
Instructor
Mohammed Saleem has spent over two decades in educating Muslim children in US and Canada as a certified teacher, principal, and a faculty member. He has a bachelor’s in education, a masters in education administration, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. He currently works as a principal of a full-time Islamic school in Canada. You may view his complete profile on his website at https://experteacher.wixsite.com/drsaleem
