Brainy Stars International Montessori - Parents's Handbook

Parents’
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Contents
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Brainy Stars International Islamic Montessori (BSIIM). The
Chairman, The CEO, Board of Directors, Management and Staff welcome you and your
family to a fruitful, productive and successful year at BSIIM, Insha-Allah. This coming
year holds promise for new activities, new challenges, and new alliance.
To Brainy Stars International Islamic Montessori
Welcome Note
Message From The Chairman
Vision & Mission
Definition Of Education
Our Dream Of The World
Our Aims And Objectives
Our Philosophy
Our Uniqueness
Brainy Team
Board Of Academics
Montessori Method
Our Islamic Curriculum
Parenting
Parents Participation
Parents Association
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMEN
Brothers & Sisters, Assalamu Alaikum,
B
y the blessings of Almighty Allah and encouragement from the community,
within a short span of one year we have achieved success in creating India’s
model Islamic Montessori in Jayanagar, Bangalore. Here we have blended
Montessori method with traditional method and integrated with Islamic values. This
has been done under the supervision of world renowned educationalist. We have designed curriculum
and prepared books. Teachers were trained to adopt the pedagogy which we have developed. The
assessment system we have evolved makes teaching child centric. We have plans to open ten schools
in next academic year. Al-Hamdulilah we have opened four schools and one International School(by
April 25, 2014).
Pen is mightier than sword; information is power; whoever controls the information he rules the
world; these are the sayings of this century. But we should be proud of our faith that the importance of
education, pen and information has been emphasized by Quran & Hadith, fourteen hundred and
thirty years ago. A famous event from the life of Prophet (Pbuh) expresses the importance of
education. The event was that: In the battle of Badr, Muslims had captured certain Makkans who
were literate. Prophet Muhammad(s) entered into an agreement with them. As per the agreement
captured Makkans taught Muslims reading and writing and in return they were released. The
prisoners of war were non-muslims and they were not taught Quran & Hadith, but they taught them
reading and writing a language and other skills. Are we taking lessons from the life of Prophet?
It is general observation that most of our families do not care the child of age between 2 to 6 years.
Hazrath Ali had said 0 - 7 years age is most important in the life of human beings. Strong foundation
can be laid in this age.A great Islamic scholar Moulana Abul Hassan Ali Nadvi (R.A.) had said:
Muslims should have same enthusiasm in opening schools, which they have in constructing Masjid
and Madrasha. He also added that Allah will reward in par if anybody opens school also. He had
appealed the wealthy people to open schools. Are we showing the zeal in establishing school? May
Allah help us in opening more and more schools.
Brainy stars, is an education movement. We would like to spread our concept in the country and Insha
Allah across the world. We would like to offer our expertise to the people willing to serve community
and humanity through holistic approach of education. We have vision to establish one thousand
schools across India by 2020, Insha Allah. This can be achieved by strong support from the
community. Our ultimate objective is to bring up the younger generation in an education system
which should enable them to succeed here and in the Hereafter. With this objective our research and
development team is continuously working to develop an alternate system of education which will
bring glory to Ummah and will make India a knowledge centre. Insha Allah. Please join us in this
noble cause and movement.
May Allah bless us. Ameen
D. Hyder Vali
Chairman
Parents’ handbook Brainy Stars Islamic Montessori3

Parents’ handbook Brainy Stars Islamic Montessori
Mission
 To Frame curricula for the schools who follow holistic
approach in education by integrating Montessori
method; Traditional method; with Islamic values.
 To effectively introduce parenting as part of curriculum
and to make parents partner in developing a child as an
asset to family and society.
 To establish training center for teachers who will
present and practice alternate education system where
in teacher shall be 'Murabbiyah’ (a role model).
 To establish 1000 schools in the country by 2020. (Insha
Allah)
Concept of Curriculum
It is not limited to text books but it is a wide
concept which covers the whole body of knowledge,
pedagogy and learning process, experienced by a
student that have been planned formally and
systematically according to the levels of students.
Vision
To nurture future leaders with Islamic values
who shall make our beloved country a global
knowledge leader and increase happiness and
prosperity in our plural society with the sense of
universal brotherhood, as an obedient of Allah.
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DEFINITION OF EDUCATION
Education is the process by which people’s abilities and talents are
Nurtured and developed.
Education in this broad sense is also
Everything that is learned and
Acquired in a life time : knowledge , skills, habits,
interest, attitude and personalities
Based on a system of belief (tawheed : aqidah) using the process
(ta’alim, ta’dib, tadrib, taujih and irsyad) and
The pedagogy of care and love.
focusing on the mind, the heart, the soul, the spirit and the physical body
Targeting on the heart
Willingly and joyfully for the sake of Allah
-Dr. Hasni Muhammad
Charimen, Academic Board BSIIM
“Whoever treads
Allah will make easy for
(Hadith)
a path in search of knowledge,
him the path to Jannah.”
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OUR DREAM OF THE WORLD!
 Let us create a world devoid of all selfishness.
 Build a society where respect, tolerance and love for one another exists.
 Create a better place where peace, compassion and understanding are imperative.
 And where amalgamation of human freedom and religious-moral consciousness are its
important elements.
 Let us dream of a world as a big family with bindings of unity and sharing happiness
amongst all rather than be divided by differences.
 A world where equal opportunity is provided to one and all to achieve their goals for
fulfilment of their talents and potentialities.
Is an ideal world for all possible?
Yes it is only when imagination conforms to reality, it’s effect will definitely change the entire world
for better.
We, in Brainy Stars visualize very ambitiously of building an ideal world and the present generation is
just a beginning.
Multi Culture and Belief Policies
Our belief in Islam is that, it is the universal religion which can prove beneficial to the whole world.
The school surroundings provide an environment which prepares the child to be a true Muslim by
fully adapting Islamic values.
The ambience of the school is peaceful and serene, very suitable to engross Islamic culture. Even non-
Muslims avail this benefit of the setting in our school where no element of co-ersion to learn Islam
to become a Muslim . Muslims and non-muslims can equally avail the benefit of high moral values
taught by us. The atmosphere will help the child to be a productive, respectable and dignified citizen
of the world.
MOTTO
 Seeking salvation and bringing Muslims close to a life of everlasting peace and joy,
close to our creator, is of chief importance for us.
 We believe that attaining success in our physical world relates directly to our entry
into paradise (Jannah)
 True success is that which brings true happiness and true happiness comes from the
knowledge of Allah, His mercy and greatness.
 Gaining knowledge that obeying His commands and imbibing the ways of our Holy
Prophet Muhammad(s) we will be successful in life and also will be assure of our
rightful place in heaven.
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Brainy Stars has been established for promoting the overall development of the children by
encouraging their natural potentials in accordance with the principles of Islam. Our aim is to impart
and integrate Islamic spiritual training along with achieving academic excellence through the
Montessori philosophy, which has stood the test of time. At Brainy Stars, we strive to instil Islamic
values, habits, attitudes, ethical standards, patience and tolerance which is the hallmark of a good
Muslim. our aim is to assist every child in its total development by instilling true values and
teachings of Islam, through Quran and Hadith and our revered prophet Muhammads.
Simultaneously, we believe that, creating an environment which is conclusive to children become
aware of their individual capabilities, appreciate and respect others, which is unique to a Montessori
setting.
The world is ever-changing and therefore, we feel it is our responsibility to equip the children to go
with the changing times without compromising on Islamic value. To intend to serve the community
by helping the child to attain fullest potential- intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and
spiritually, in their early years of learning and development. Thus, specific goals of our school,
broadly include the following.
1. Help develop self-confidence
2. Simulate child’s innate love of learning
3. Help develop positive attitude towards school
4. Consider overall development of the child
5. Implement practice of Islam by demonstration
6. Foster inner security and sense of order in the child
7. Build habit of concentration
8. Incorporate all the senses in the learning experience
9. Provide a nurturing , co-operative learning environment
10. Help develop habits of initiative, persistence and excellence
11. To encourage respect for self and others, environment and all life
12. Prepare our students for worldly success
13. Inculcate love for Islam and through Quranic studies
14. Teach the concept of faith with action through examples of staff and administration
15. Nurture social awareness and responsibility through involvement in community causes
“Education is
the training of the mind
-Albert Einstein
not learning of facts but
to think.”
OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has said, “every child is born on Fitrat (natural
disposition)...” We nurture his/her fitrat, imbibe in him/her Iman, Knowledge & Taqwa. These
three vibrant qualities will make him/her to achieve success here and in the Hereafter.
OUR CONCEPT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION
It is an education which is universal and relevant to all mankind, which has no segregation
between religious" and "secular" knowledge. It aims at developing the entire human aspects;
physically, intellectually & spiritually. It up brings child on his nature (Fitrah) and educates him /
her to play his roles as: the servant of God; His vicegerent; and as a responsible citizen of the
country.
"Islamic integrated curricula is essential in-developing every aspect of human potentials and
producing a well-balanced being. The development of mental, physical, emotional, ethical and
aesthetical aspects cannot be enhanced without the process of Islamic integration in the education
system." - Ghazali Basri (A Malaysian Educationalist).
The Islamic curriculum is based on Quran and Sunnah. We have shariah board which approves
the curriculum and train the teachers. The curriculum teaches basics of Islam. We don't follow a
particular Maslak (school of thought). We teach all unity of Ummah and to struggle for
establishment of Islam in individual and collective life. However all the children and their parents
are free to follow their own school of thought (Maslak). Al Hamdulilah Ulema of various schools of
thought (Masalik) have visited our school examined our system and curriculum and appreciated
our policy.
NEED FOR INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
‘ Brainy Stars' educational system has its own assessment system. While we assess child learning
process, ability and skills; we also assess that how much a child is adopting or practicing the
benefits, teachings, etiquettes and Islamic tenets.
For Example, if a Hadees has been taught about drinking of water or milk, it will be assessed
whether the child is practicing it or not. While our assessment results is for parents to understand
progress of their child, it is also for the teachers and management to understand the weakness of a
student and help him to improve.
ASSESSMENT OF THE STUDENTS
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OUR UNIQUENESS
 Islamic Education, not as a Subject but as way of life.
 Parenting Education, because parents are important pillar in up bringing of a child.
 Assignment to inculcate Islamic Values, Manners & Etiquettes.
 Memorization with understanding
 Encouraging creativity
 Inculcation of skills like logic, Reasoning & thinking in Islamic Perspective
 Teacher is murabbi, Teacher-student relationship is excellent.
 Teaching & Assessment is learning + Islamic Up-bringing Centric
 No Homework for students but for parents
 Very few books
 Liberty & freedom with Islamic Manners
 Islamic culture in the campus
 Computers and Tablets for learning
 Air conditioned classrooms
 100% English Medium
 School is not oriented towards any Maslak
We have Montessori trained teachers with the skill to handle subjects with Islamic perspective. We
consider teachers as 'Murabbis'.
Murabbiyah is a Quranic term, which means one who imparts training by her words and deeds. She
will be teacher and role model. One of the attributions of Prophet Muhammads is Murabbi (Masculine
gender of Murabbiyah).
Teacher is not mere teacher, she is educator.
Every Child is Considered:
We consider that every child is unique. He has been gifted with unique identity and skill. We try to
groom his uniqueness by individual profiling. This profiling will help upbringing the n the most
natural way.
OUR CONCEPT OF TEACHER
-Benjamin Franklin.
“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
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BRAINY TEAM
Mr. D. Hyder Vali
(Chairman)
Syed Tanveer Ahmed
(Executive Director)
A renowned media person, he is the editor of Karnataka Muslims, a fortnightly
newspaper which has print and on-line editions. He was a student activist during
his college days, served as all India Secretary of Students Islamic Organisation of
India (SIO). Played a vital role in various educational institutions including
Shaheen Group of Institutions, Bidar; Jouhar Public School, Bidar and Wisdom
Group of Institutions, Bidar.
He is passionate towards formulating programmes for Islamic upbringing of
children. For this purpose he has been publishing an Islamic Monthly Magazine for Children titled
"Islamic Quiz" and "Nisa" for girls. He has traveled widely and delivered lectures on various topics
of community development in India and abroad.
Mr. Ghouse Mohiuddin Sabir
(Director)
Ghouse Mohiuddin Sabir, popularly known as Sabir Bhai, is a well known
personality of the city. He served Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. After retirement he
is fully involved in community upliftment projects, especially in the field of
education and economic well being. Currently he is working president of
Bangalore's Prestigious Educational Institution: Bismillah Educational Trust
(BET). He is in the field of education for the last 25 years.
Mr. Hyder Vali is a successful person of Bangalore. A law graduate from Bangalore
University, practiced law for a few years before entering into international
business of stone and stone products. His company of stone: Stone Park Pvt. Ltd.,
has a reputation in the international market. A decade ago he has also entered into
Information Technology (IT) by establishing a company known as Hyva IT
Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Apart from providing hi-tech IT Solutions to off-shore clients;
the company has its own products. Mr. Hyder Vali, known for his business acumen have been
rendering services towards welfare and upliftment of the community and society. Apart from
philanthropist activities he has been engaged in educating, training and motivating youth (boys
and girls) to live a successful, happy and purposeful life. He is the founder of DMS Human Rights
Foundation, which carries out various welfare programmes.
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Syed Shanawaz
(Administrator)
A post graduate in computer sciences, he is a young energetic talented person and
administrator of Brainy Stars International Islamic Montessori School,
Jayanagar, Bangalore. Earlier he has served in a multi-national company in
Madina, KSA and then worked in various capacities in Vali Group of Company. He
possesses innate quality of skillfully managing the organizations.
A young and dynamic Islamic Scholar, he is a Hafiz graduated from world's
premier Islamic Seminary viz; Darul Uloom, Deoband. He is Alim, Hafiz and
Mufti. Having profound knowledge of Islamic Theology and Jurisprudence. He is
Imam and Khateeb of Eidgah Masjid, 4th Block. Mufti Abdul Sattar Qasmi is
incharge of Islamic studies and Sharia studies in Brainy Stars Islamic Montessori
,India.
Mufti Abdul Sattar Qasmi
(Sharia Advisor)
“Learning gives creativity,
Thinking provides knowledge,
Abdul Kalam
Creativity leads to thinking,
Knowledge makes you great.”
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BOARD OF ACADEMICS
Dr. Hasni Mohammed Al-Haj
(Chairman)
Founder of Adni Centre for Integrated and Holistic Education
Profession:
Education architect & practitioner, educationalist, economist and strategist.
Founder/chief Executive Officer Adni Center for Integrated and Holistic Education (nursery, pre-
school, primary & secondary school and tertiary education)
Executive Chairman, Board of Governor Malaysian Aviation Training Academy. Professional:
licence aircraft maintenance engineer (European Aviator Safety Agency) in collaboration with
Ministry of Defense(MOD) and Ministry of Education(MOE),Malaysia
Board of studies Akademi Permata Pintar Negara Pusat Permata Pintar Negara University
Kebangasaan Malaysia (UKM) Education Content expert & consultant Seameo-RECSAM (south-
East Asia Ministry of Education Office: regional education center for science and mathematics)
Education Content expert & consultant Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) (nursery,pre-
school,primary & secondary school and tertiary education)
Executive Chairman/Founder KLC Center for Higher Studies (professional, undergraduate and
post-graduate)
Education content expert and Board of Governors State Government Agency (JAIS, MAIs, MAIWP,
Yayasan Pahang & Yayasyan Islam Perlis).
Personal Assistant to the Executive Chairman al-Hidayah Investment Bank, Labuan,Federal
Territory.
 Doctor of Philosophy and Professor Honoris Causa in Education Specialization: integrated holistic
education system(iheds),(nursery,pre-school,primary school and secondary school and tertiary
education),Originator and ip Proprietorship:integrated holistic education system(iheds),
Originator and ip Proprietorship: integrated holistic assessment board(ihab)international.
 Originator and ip proprietorship: integrated holistic economic system (ihecs) in 1961 he proceeded
to the United States as Institute Scholar at the world famous Guggenheim Aeronautical
Laboratories, California Institute of Technology. He was also the recipient of JRD Tata
Endowment scholarship in 1961. He earned his M.S. and Ae.E. degrees in Aeronautics from
Caltech. In 1967 he obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell
University and in 1975 a MBA degree from Rider University. He is a Registered Professional
Engineer in the State of California.
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Specialization:
Realistic mathematics education, integration and islamization of knowledge,
human potential development, integrated holistic education system economic
investment and financial management.
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Scientific Achievements:
Dr. Ahmed has worked on a large number of projects that have shaped the modern world. In 1964 he
was responsible for analyzing the vibrations of Apollo, Saturn and Lunar Land Rover vehicles. In 1968
he developed a method of making fiber optics. His work on advanced composites earned him an
invitation from the International Academy of High Pressure Physics to give the key note lecture on
this subject at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. The crowning achievement of Dr. Ahmed
was his work on the Hubble Space Telescope. During 1979-82, he provided leadership for the
development of Secondary Mirror Assembly of the Hubble which delivered diffraction limited
performance at 1/700th the wavelength of light in the visible. Thanks to this work and the
contributions of other scientists, the Hubble can look at the very edge of the known galaxy and acquire
stars of magnitude 8. The pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope have provided insights into the
very beginnings of the universe and have inspired people all over the world.Dr. Ahmed has earned 12
United States patents on space based work. His articles have appeared in the Journal of Applied
Physics, Journal of Applied Mechanics, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Journal of Basic
Engineering and other journals.
Scholarly work:
Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has written several books. He is the author of Encyclopedia of Islamic History
(www.historyofislam.com) which is a compendium of 10 books on the contribution of Islam to world
civilization. The distinguishing characteristic of his work is that he looks upon history as a Sign from
the Heavens so that humankind may learn from it and use its lessons to improve human society.
Commenting on his work, Professor Niaz Irfan of Lahore wrote, "Dr. Nazeer Ahmed's work should be
compared to that Ibn Khaldun….Dr. Ahmed has advanced his own theory the rise and fall of
civilizations based on renewal…." The work has earned wide acclaim in the United States and around
the world. Perhaps the crowning achievement of Dr. Ahmed is a translation of the Qur'an from Arabic
into easy to read, modern American English. By this work, he has earned a place among a chosen few
who have ever attempted this monumental work and have successfully completed it. He is one of a
handful of people from the Subcontinent who has successfully this distinction. The translation has
been read by more than 360,000 people around the world from the United States to Zanzibar.
Dr. Nazeer Ahmed
Member
Adviser, World Organization for Resource Development and Education
Dr. Ahmed is a scientist, historian, inventor, educator and community leader
with an international reputation. In each of these areas he has left an imprint
which is hard to match.
Education:
Dr. Nazeer Ahmed secured the first rank to the State in the public examination of
1952 winning the Maharaja of Mysore gold medal. He maintained his rank status
throughout his academic career and the people of his native Karnataka fondly refer to him as "Rank
Nazeer". His record of academic excellence has seldom been matched and has been a source of
inspiration to successive generations of students.
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Dr Ali Khwaja
B.Tech (IIT), MIE, Ph.D.
Member
A Montessorian, an engineering graduate of IIT, MIE, MIIM, with a Ph.D in
behavioral sciences - Ali Khwaja has always carved out his own path and
been a free-lancer, ensuring that work is joy every day. He is invited
regularly to conduct workshops or lectures for Defense, Central
Government, prestigious National institutions, schools and colleges, but he
prefers to be informal, learning while he teaches, and being honest and
congruent in whatever he says or does. He is the founder and head of
Banjara Academy, a unique institution committed to improvement of
quality of life. He nurtures and motivates over 200 volunteers to give free
service in 10 hospitals and the Academy's own counselling centers. He conducts a very popular and
practical one year part-time Diploma in Counselling Skills and a 5-month Certificate in Life Skills.
Yet he finds time for causes as wide as adoption, disability welfare, "true" education, life skills, and
counselling. He has been presenting papers in national workshops, has written over 30 books and 80
booklets on all practical aspects of day-to-day life. He writes regular columns and articles in reputed
publications like Deccan Herald, etc., and edits a unique newsletter. He is widely quoted in the media,
and has been repeatedly interviewed on radio and TV. Notwithstanding all that, he loves all human
beings alike, is willing to listen, and his prime focus is on empowering individuals to help themselves.
Mr. Abdul Rahman Kamaruddin
Member
Is an International Expert of Information Systems and Services. He has
served in key positions both in India and abroad. He has been the Senior
Technical Advisor in UNESCO, UNIDO and IDB & has served in several
countries. He is presently the Secretary General of Tipu Sultan Advanced
Study and Research Centre at Srirangapatnam as well as advisor to Al-
Ameen Group of Institutions in addition to several social services activities,
educational programmes and motivation of the youth.
Mr. Abdul Rahman has served both in the public and private sectors in India
from 1960 to 1975, having served as Information Officer in the University
College of Engineering – Bangalore, the Hindustan Machine Tools – Bangalore, Andrew Yule & Co,. –
Calcutta and in Central Machine Tools Institute – Bangalore.
He has served abroad in several key positions from 1975 to 1998. He has served as UNIDO Advisor in
Iraq on industrial information and as UNIDO Chief Industrial Information Advisor to the Arab
Organisation for Industrial Development, Baghdad. He joined UNESCO as Chief Technical Advisor
to the Arab League and helped to establish an information system for the league of Arab States. The
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Jeddah invited him from UNESCO and he joined IDB in 1989 as
Current positions:
Dr. Ahmed is an adviser to the World Organization for Resource Development and Education in
Washington, DC. He is the Chairman of the Delixus group of companies in the U.S. and India. He is
also the Director of the American Institute of Islamic History and Culture based in California.
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Mr. Umri
Computer Science Engineer, M.A. in Public Administration & Masters in Education
Member
Mr. Umri is experienced in providing solutions for schools; has over 20+ years of
professional experience working in schools across the country in various positions.
He has designed setup and administered schools and presented training courses to
School Management, Heads & Teachers at various levels. He has developed
numerous training manuals for a myriad of clients and served as a consultant on
interpersonal and organizational structure. Energy, describes his lasting
capability. He is able to multitask, skilled at planning & organizing and delivers
best under pressure.
At present:
 Ex-Bursar – Glendale Academy International – Hyderabad
 Ex-Vice Principal - Kennedy High the Global School – Hyderabad
 Ex-Academic Coordinator - Presidency Group of Schools – Bangalore
Head-Research, Development & Consultancy in Education direct opinion consultancy– Hyderabad
CEO – Kaspar Academy Pvt. Ltd. – Bangalore
Chairman of East Oak Academy – Guntur
Arete Learning Academy - Hyderabad
Educational Consultant Advisor – Human Welfare Foundation, an NGO - New Delhi.
Working with the present 4 schools of Human Welfare Foundation at Guwahati, Kolkata, New Delhi
and Hazari Bagh – Jharkhand.
Working on Capacity building of schools in Rajasthan, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam and
W.Bengal.
On Board as an Academic Advisor Brainy Stars – Bengaluru.
Consultant to Insight International School, Spring fields School, Sanskriti Group of Schools,
Learnium Schools run by Turkish Group, Saritha Vidya Nikethan, Hyderabad & DPS at Jagtial,
Andhra Pradesh.
Academician & Main Trainer at Teaching Learning Academy – Hyderabad & Bangalore
Center for Instructional Learning – Bangalore
Dean – Global Institute of Managements – MBA college @ Hyderabad
His previous responsibilities include:
advisor on a project to establish an OIC Information Systems Network to serve the 57 member
countries of the OIC. He has worked closely with late Dr. S.R.Ranganathan, father of library &
information science and has contributed more than 70 papers and reports in his field of specialization.
Mr. Abdul Rahman has also been associated with organizing a number of international seminars and
meetings related to information systems, education, economics, trade and technology transfer.
Currently Mr. Kamaruddin is General Secretary of Sharieff Foundation which runs 'Dar-ul-Umoor'
in Srirangapatna, which trains Ulema for community leaderships.
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MONTESSORI METHOD
Montessori education: is an approach developed by Italian physician and educator and characterized
by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural physical, and
social development. Montessori education is practiced in an estimated 7,000 schools worldwide,
serving children from birth to eighteen years old.
Maria Montessori began to develop her philosophy and methods in 1897, attending courses in
pedagogy at the University of Rome and reading the educational theory of the previous two hundred
years. In 1907, she opened her first classroom, the Casa dei Bambini, or Children's House, in a
tenement building in Rome.From the beginning, Montessori based her work on her observations of
children and experimentation with the environment, materials, and lessons available to them. She
frequently referred to her work as "scientific pedagogy". Montessori education spread in 1911 and
became widely known in education and popular publications. Montessori education was introduced in
United States in 1960 and has since spread to thousands of schools there. Montessori continued to
extend her work during her lifetime, developing a comprehensive model of psychological development
from birth to age 24, as well as educational approaches for children aged 0 to 3, 3 to 6, and 6 to 12. She
wrote and lectured about ages 12 to 18 and beyond, but these programs were not developed during her
lifetime.
Montessori education:
A trained Montessori teacher
Some important features of Montessori Method:
1. Mixed age classrooms, with classrooms for children aged 2½ or 3 to 6 years old by far
the most common
2. Student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options
3. Un-interrupted blocks of work time, ideally three hours
4. A "discovery" model, where students learn concepts from working with materials,
rather than by direct instruction
5. Specialized educational materials developed by Montessori and other collaborators
6. Freedom of movement within the classroom
MONTESSORI EDUCATION THEORY
Montessori education is fundamentally a model of and an educational approach based on two basic
elements. First, children and adults engage in psychological self-construction by means of interaction
with their environments. Secondly, children, especially under the age of six, have an innate path of
psychological development. Based on her/ his observations, Montessori believed that children are at
liberty to choose and act freely within an environment prepared according to her / his model would act
spontaneously for optimal development.
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Montessori's education method called for free activity within a "prepared environment", meaning an
educational environment tailored to basic human characteristics, to the specific characteristics of
children at different ages, and to the individual personalities of each child. The function of the
environment is to allow the child to develop independence in all areas according to his or her inner
psychological directives. In addition to offering access to the Montessori materials appropriate to the
age of the children, the environment should exhibit the following characteristics:
Absorbent mind
Montessori described the young child's behavior of effortlessly assimilating the sensorial stimuli of
his or her environment, including information from the senses, language, culture, and the
development of concepts with the term "absorbent mind". She believed that this is a power unique to
the first plane, and that it fades as the child approached age six.
Sensitive periods
Montessori also observed periods of special sensitivity to particular stimuli during this time which she
called the "sensitive periods". In Montessori education, the classroom environment responds to these
periods by making appropriate materials and activities available while the periods are active in the
young child. She identified the following periods and their durations:
Prepared environment
1. Construction in proportion to the child and his/her needs
2. Beauty and harmony, cleanliness of environment
3. Order
4. An arrangement that facilitates movement and activity
5. Limitation of materials, so that only material that supports the child's development is
included
1. Acquisition of language—from birth to around six years old
2. Order—from around one to three years old
3. Sensory refinement—from birth to around four years old
4. Interest in small objects—from around 18 months to three years old
5. Social behavior—from around two and a half to four years old
In the Montessori approach, these human tendencies are seen as driving behavior in every stage of
development, and education should respond to and facilitate their expression.
Human tendencies
Montessori saw universal, innate characteristics in human psychology which her/ his son and
collaborator Mario Montessori identified as "human tendencies" in 1957. There is some debate about
the exact list, but the following are clearly identified
1. Self-preservation
2. Orientation to the environment
3. Order
4. Exploration
5. Communication
6. Exactness
7. Repetition
8. Abstraction
9. The “Mathematical mind”
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Normalization:
Finally, Montessori observed in children from three to six years old a psychological state she
termed "normalization". Normalization arises from concentration and focus on activity which
serves the child's developmental needs, and is characterized by the ability to concentrate as well as
"spontaneous discipline, continuous and happy work, social sentiments of help and sympathy for
others."
1. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com (pre-school)
2. Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google.com (grade school)
3. Larry Page, co-founder of Google.com (grade school)
4. Julia Child, famous chef (pre-school)
5. Jimbo Wales, founder of Wikipedia (grade school in a Montessori-inspired
environment)
6. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner for Literature (pre-school and 1st grade)
7. Matthew Pavlich
8. Daniel Tosh
9. Will Wright, computer game designer and co-founder of Maxis (grade school)
List of prominent montessori alumni (who studied in montessori alumni)
Our education programme in Brainy Stars International Islamic Montessori starts for 2 ½ year olds
and will continue upto 6 years.
The programme has been divided into three levels:
1. Rising Stars: For 2 ½ years to 3 ½ years children.
2. Twinkling Stars: For 3 ½ years to 4 ½ years children.
3. Shining Stars: for 4 ½ years to 6 years children.
After completing this programme of 3 ½ years child will be eligible and qualified to take admission in
1st standard of any stream and in any school. He will be completing the UKG syllabus of traditional
schooling. In addition to this the child will be learning basic Islamic concepts; manner and etiquettes,
daily duwaas; salath; memorize the various surahs from 30th chapter of Quran; and he will start
reading of Quran.
OUR PROGRAMME
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Islamic Creed :
Under this we teach basic concepts of Islam, their logic and benefits. These are explained in easy
language with the help of mother tongue. To explain some concepts help from : historical events, life of
prophet Muhammad; History of Islam and stories, is also taken. We also use videos and digital
presentations for this purpose.
Islamic life skills:
Under this we teach Islamic manners and etiquettes. The younger generation is confronting with
various issues at the tender age, we guide them how to address them. The skills which we inculcate
in them will help them to become a successful human being. This syllabus will also enable students to
perform rites and rituals of Islam.
Memorisation :
This section helps the students to memorize Quran, Hadith, Prayers and Islamic rhymes. Upto 6
years of age we try to memorize thirteenth chapter of Holy Quran. He/She will be able to offer Namaz.
Arabic language:
Under this we make child to read Quran before he is entering in to 1st Standard. To teach Arabic
language we have specially designed video programme and printed books.
What school provides?
School will provide following branded materials to the students:
1. School's exclusive books & note books
2. School uniform, cap & scarf
3. Bag, water bottle and Lunch box
4. Activity books
5. Audio & video DVDS for rhymes and Arabic learning
6. Story books (if desired)
(The above materials will be reasonably charged)
School Management Software:
The entire school is managed by customized software. The software will keep record of learning
behavior of each child. Parents will be provided with login ID. They have access to the entire record of
the child. They can understand the strengths and weakness of their ward.
OUR ISLAMIC CURRICULUM
The Islamic syllabus is not oriented towards any maslak. It has been divided into following four
sections:
1. Islamic Creed
2. Islamic life skills.
3. Memorization.
4. Reading of Arabic language
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“The Prophet never
used bad language neither
a Fahish nor a Mutafahish.
He used to say: the best
amongst you are those who have the
best manners and character.”
-Bukhari
Surveillance System:
The school and classes are connected with 24 hours surveillance system. Mothers can view what her
child is doing in school at a given point of time. Only mothers will be allowed to view the visuals. If this
facility is misused or it is used by any male, in that case it will be suspended for the guilty parents.
GPS to School Vehicles:
To locate where the school van is, and at what time if it would reach at a particular time GPS tracking
system is attached with all vehicles. Parents can get the information through SMS or they can track
through internet facility about the vehicle in which their child is commuting.
Transportation:
The school has transport facility. But it does not come under the direct school management. The school
supervises the system but parents need to deal directly with transport providers.
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In a holistic education, which is the essence of 'Brainy Stars' education system, parents also play an
important role.
There is a need to continuously guide and train parents, help them resolve issues related with child
behavior.
We find ample guidance in the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) pertaining to successful parenting.
'Parenting' is a part of our curriculum. We have notable advisor Dr. Ali Khawja, Chairman, Banjara
Academy, who is an expert in parenting and child psychology. His guidance will be available for
parents of Brainy Stars.
Various Ulema and Islamic Scholars will also help in understanding parenting in Islamic perspective.
Brainy Stars will, Insha Allah regularly organize parenting classes.
Here we are presenting first talk of Moulana Nisar Ahmed, Mazaheri, a renowned Islamic scholar,
who has exclusively spoken to executive director of Brainy Stars Mr. Syed Tanveer Ahmed.
PARENTING
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Brainy Stars, education movement has set-up a Research and development unit to study and
evolve holistic approach towards education in an Islamic perspective.
We have been following the developments that are taking place in the field of education all over the
world.
Our team of 'Academic Advisors' is highly educated and experienced. Our team of teachers is also
involved in Research and development. We have been working on the concept of PADI with our
Malaysian advisor Mr. Hasni Muhammad.
What is PADI?
PADI stands for Profiling Assessment Development and Involvement. As per this system schools
maintain profile of all the students. These profiles are analyzed from time to time by experts
(Educationist, Child psychologists, Doctor) Child's development will be observed. In the development
process teacher's involvement is the key factor. In the PADI system school considers parent's
involvement is essential.
We invite valuable inputs from parents, subject experts, educationist and child psychologists.
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PARENT’S PARTICIPATION
1. We seek parents' continuous cooperation and participation in making their child a 'Brainy
Star'.
2. The child should carry the diary to school every day.
3. The rules mentioned in the communication book of the school have to be read and strictly
followed.
4. Personal details have to be filled and duly signed.
5. Parents are requested to check diary every day, though the assignment is not given on daily
basis. Diary may contain information to parents and sometimes an activity meant for either
child or parents.
6. Parents are requested to observe discipline of the school. Discipline makes a child to become a
star.
7. Parents are advised not to adorn their child with gold ornaments.
8. Parents are requested to keep ready their children before time, if they are availing transport
facility. Likewise they should be ready while they are returned from school.
9. If any parent would like to discuss academic or administrative issues they are requested to
seek appointment either with Principal or Administrator.
10. We appreciate your suggestions or complaints.
11. “Early to sleep and early to rise” is the Islamic concept. Practice this noble habit with your
children. This is sunnah also. Wake up children early morning offer them a glass of milk. Give
them a light breakfast. Some parents don't feed breakfast in their home, instead they send
“heavy lunch box” with the children. We request to the parents that mother can feed children
better than teacher. Teachers have to look after fifteen students. So it is requested to feed
breakfast in home and send light lunch box, free from junk food.
12. Do not send your child to the campus if he/she is found to be having fever or signs of fever.
13. Do not send your child to the campus if he/she is found to be catching cold, flu or running nose or
signs of any of them.
14. We do not encourage parents to let their children carry bags unless if necessary.
15. Please ensure your child arrives at the campus on time.
16. Please ensure your child is fetched from the campus on time.
17. Please ensure that fees are paid in due time.
18. If your child is absent for more than 2 days consecutively, please inform us accordingly.
19. Do not let your child carry any valuable items such as money, jewellery, watch or any other
things that may attract other children's attention. We shall not be held liable for any loss of
personal belongings within the premise.
20. Kindly label all belongings of your child especially bag to avoid confusion.
21. As we do not encourage high intake of sugar, please refrain from filling up your child's water
bottle with sweet drinks.
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PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
“It must be
remembered that the
purpose of education is not to
fill the minds of students
with facts... it is to teach
them to think...”
-Robert Hutchins
The Brainy Stars education foundation has promoted ‘Brainy Parent’s Association’. This association
will work with the co-ordination of Brainy Stars education Foundation’s teaching staff and the
management. The Objective of the Association is to make families more prosperous and happy by
continuous reformation (Tazkiya). The families should try to adopt the values enshrined in Quran and
Sunnah.
The Association will conduct various programmes including parenting class. The Association will
organize workshops on “the art of successful marriage” in association with DMS Human Rights
Organization.
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Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 041.
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