The document discusses the challenges and opportunities of educating Muslim children. It outlines different schooling options - public schools, Islamic schools, home schooling - and analyzes their advantages and disadvantages. The goal is to provide an education that imparts both Islamic and academic knowledge to help Muslim youth develop strong character and leadership skills.
This document discusses several major problems faced by youth in Pakistan: lack of education and issues with the educational system, child labor due to poverty and lack of educational facilities, increasing drug abuse due to economic issues and peer/family pressure, rising suicide rates linked to stress, unemployment, and relationship or family problems, and negative media effects like increased violence and neglect of values. It provides further details on factors contributing to each issue.
The document discusses several problems faced by youth including lack of guidance, mental abuse, unemployment, effects of media and drug abuse, and suicide. It notes issues such as negative impacts of education standards, poverty, illiteracy, lack of resources and trained teachers, fear of punishment, and depression as contributing factors. The document proposes creating a platform to discuss and advise youth on educational, career, and psychological issues as well as motivating those supporting families to get an education and helping those facing mental health challenges.
Youth faces many challenges including educational issues, unemployment, drug addiction, depression, parental pressure, and overuse of media. However, solutions exist for many of these problems. For educational problems, governments should focus on teacher training, equal access, and practical learning. Unemployment can be addressed through job creation, technical training programs, and improving security and infrastructure to encourage investment. Drug addiction and depression require awareness campaigns, counseling, and rehabilitation support. Parents should avoid excessive pressure and allow youth to choose their own interests and goals. Youth must also learn time management skills and use media in moderation for self-improvement rather than comparison or wasted time. With determination and access to solutions, youth can overcome challenges and contribute positively to society.
This document discusses the challenges of smoking, alcohol, and drug use among teenagers. It notes that the main reasons teens smoke include peer pressure from friends who smoke and exposure to smoking parents. Smoking at a young age can lead to negative physical effects like decreased growth and mental effects like memory problems. Alcohol dependence among teens is influenced by heredity, environment, and family issues. Early alcohol use can cause teens to become chronic alcoholics within a year. Drug use stems from family and social problems, and peers who use drugs can replace family connections for teenagers seeking understanding.
The document discusses several issues facing Pakistan: literacy rates, the education system, drugs, unemployment, and the education system. Literacy rates in Pakistan are only 33.8% for females and 47.18% for males, showing many do not receive basic education. Drugs are a major problem for youth, with half addicted, and many dying each year from smoking. Unemployment is also a major issue, currently at 6.5%, with many qualified graduates unable to find work. The education system focuses too much on rote learning and closing critical thinking.
Challenges and opportunities of youth of the 21stSelf
The document discusses the challenges and opportunities facing youth in Tanzania. It notes that over 50% of the world's population is under 25, and in Tanzania 66% of the population is under 25. Major challenges for Tanzanian youth include a lack of access to education, high rates of early marriage, unemployment above 50%, and health issues such as HIV/AIDS. To address these issues, the document calls for improving access to education, developing new skills training programs, increasing access to healthcare and sex education, and creating more economic opportunities for youth employment and entrepreneurship.
Presented on the 2nd meeting of the multilateral school partnership Our TRESAURES in Portugal (Feb, 2011)
MAJOR COMMUNITY PROBLEMS – Our work on the Project and its themes began with understanding our community. Unfortunately, every community has its problems and talking about major community problems nowadays is inevitable. Nevertheless, learning about community, its challenges and opportunities eventually leads to a better society. Therefore, as involved and active citizens and students, we conducted some research on what burdens our own community the most revealing crime, violence, anti-social behavior, poverty, racism/discrimination and unemployment as our community's major problems. However, even though all the problems may seem numerous and complex, we think that the solution lies within proper education. In other words, learning about democracy, non-violent behavior, communication, human rights, diversity and accepting differences teach us all to be responsible citizens who understand the community and treat it respectfully.
Youth faces several major challenges including frustration, issues with education, and unemployment. Frustration is currently one of the most pressing problems for youth as it slowly eats away at them. The education system needs reforms and a unified approach, and there is a lack of formal guidance and counseling for students. Unemployment is a multidimensional problem that has caused mental health issues, psychological disorders, and left national talent unused. To address these challenges, remedies are required at governmental, social, and individual levels to restore youth's confidence in their abilities and potential.
This document discusses several major problems faced by youth in Pakistan: lack of education and issues with the educational system, child labor due to poverty and lack of educational facilities, increasing drug abuse due to economic issues and peer/family pressure, rising suicide rates linked to stress, unemployment, and relationship or family problems, and negative media effects like increased violence and neglect of values. It provides further details on factors contributing to each issue.
The document discusses several problems faced by youth including lack of guidance, mental abuse, unemployment, effects of media and drug abuse, and suicide. It notes issues such as negative impacts of education standards, poverty, illiteracy, lack of resources and trained teachers, fear of punishment, and depression as contributing factors. The document proposes creating a platform to discuss and advise youth on educational, career, and psychological issues as well as motivating those supporting families to get an education and helping those facing mental health challenges.
Youth faces many challenges including educational issues, unemployment, drug addiction, depression, parental pressure, and overuse of media. However, solutions exist for many of these problems. For educational problems, governments should focus on teacher training, equal access, and practical learning. Unemployment can be addressed through job creation, technical training programs, and improving security and infrastructure to encourage investment. Drug addiction and depression require awareness campaigns, counseling, and rehabilitation support. Parents should avoid excessive pressure and allow youth to choose their own interests and goals. Youth must also learn time management skills and use media in moderation for self-improvement rather than comparison or wasted time. With determination and access to solutions, youth can overcome challenges and contribute positively to society.
This document discusses the challenges of smoking, alcohol, and drug use among teenagers. It notes that the main reasons teens smoke include peer pressure from friends who smoke and exposure to smoking parents. Smoking at a young age can lead to negative physical effects like decreased growth and mental effects like memory problems. Alcohol dependence among teens is influenced by heredity, environment, and family issues. Early alcohol use can cause teens to become chronic alcoholics within a year. Drug use stems from family and social problems, and peers who use drugs can replace family connections for teenagers seeking understanding.
The document discusses several issues facing Pakistan: literacy rates, the education system, drugs, unemployment, and the education system. Literacy rates in Pakistan are only 33.8% for females and 47.18% for males, showing many do not receive basic education. Drugs are a major problem for youth, with half addicted, and many dying each year from smoking. Unemployment is also a major issue, currently at 6.5%, with many qualified graduates unable to find work. The education system focuses too much on rote learning and closing critical thinking.
Challenges and opportunities of youth of the 21stSelf
The document discusses the challenges and opportunities facing youth in Tanzania. It notes that over 50% of the world's population is under 25, and in Tanzania 66% of the population is under 25. Major challenges for Tanzanian youth include a lack of access to education, high rates of early marriage, unemployment above 50%, and health issues such as HIV/AIDS. To address these issues, the document calls for improving access to education, developing new skills training programs, increasing access to healthcare and sex education, and creating more economic opportunities for youth employment and entrepreneurship.
Presented on the 2nd meeting of the multilateral school partnership Our TRESAURES in Portugal (Feb, 2011)
MAJOR COMMUNITY PROBLEMS – Our work on the Project and its themes began with understanding our community. Unfortunately, every community has its problems and talking about major community problems nowadays is inevitable. Nevertheless, learning about community, its challenges and opportunities eventually leads to a better society. Therefore, as involved and active citizens and students, we conducted some research on what burdens our own community the most revealing crime, violence, anti-social behavior, poverty, racism/discrimination and unemployment as our community's major problems. However, even though all the problems may seem numerous and complex, we think that the solution lies within proper education. In other words, learning about democracy, non-violent behavior, communication, human rights, diversity and accepting differences teach us all to be responsible citizens who understand the community and treat it respectfully.
Youth faces several major challenges including frustration, issues with education, and unemployment. Frustration is currently one of the most pressing problems for youth as it slowly eats away at them. The education system needs reforms and a unified approach, and there is a lack of formal guidance and counseling for students. Unemployment is a multidimensional problem that has caused mental health issues, psychological disorders, and left national talent unused. To address these challenges, remedies are required at governmental, social, and individual levels to restore youth's confidence in their abilities and potential.
India has the largest youth population in the world.70% of Indian population is below the age of 35 years. According to the initial figures of the 2011 censes, the youth population in the country including adolescents is around 550 million.
youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but also the partners of today.
youth people are social actors of change and progress. They are the crucial segment of a nation’s development.
youths play one of the most important roles in nation building.
The document discusses youth in India, defining youth as those between ages 15-35. It notes that youth is a transition period from childhood dependence to adult independence and community interdependence. It outlines several government youth programs in India, including youth clubs, the National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Nehru Yuva Kendras, and the National Graduate Volunteer Scheme. The needs of youth are described as developing an integrated personality, emotional independence, adjusting to relationships and preparing for vocational and family life. Problems youth face include difficulties achieving economic independence and personal goals without proper support.
The document discusses the problems facing modern youth and the qualities needed to build a successful life. It notes that youth face challenges of social adaptation in times of social and spiritual crisis. Rising generations need to be educated to meet the needs of society while considering the needs of individuals. The key personal qualities needed include high communication skills, an ability to form an individual lifestyle, strong business acumen, internal stability, and high moral and spiritual values. Groups can positively influence youth development by satisfying needs, helping solve problems, and overcoming issues, but youth must be actively engaged in self-expression and self-improvement.
Living with a child with special needs can greatly impact the entire family. This document discusses the challenges and opportunities for families and siblings of children with special needs. Some of the key challenges include increased financial costs, stress on parents, and difficulty finding appropriate care. Siblings may feel jealous of the attention given to their special needs sibling. However, families can also experience positive effects like increased strength and community support. Siblings may develop greater patience and compassion from their experience. Overall, having a positive attitude can help special needs children and their families enjoy life rather than feeling it is a burden.
The document discusses the lifestyles of youth in India. It notes that while youth make up a large portion of the population, their lifestyle is often confined to technology, nightlife, and material possessions. Some key issues with youth lifestyle are discussed, such as health problems from excessive screen time, viewing social interactions only through social media, and not fulfilling basic needs due to improper budgeting. The research will examine these issues through a descriptive study using a survey to understand behaviors, preferences, and challenges facing urban Indian youth today.
The document discusses several social problems that affect students today including poverty, homelessness, teenage parenting, child abuse, substance abuse, suicide, violence, bullying, and school dropout. It notes that these problems often overlap and cluster together, putting students from disadvantaged backgrounds at higher risk of difficulties in school. The document also examines issues like family composition, poverty, homelessness, sex education, abuse, and steps schools can take to help students from challenging situations.
This document discusses various topics related to youth rights, responsibilities, violence, motivation, ethics, and preparing youth for the future. It provides an overview of the key rights of youth including survival, protection, development and participation. It also outlines responsibilities of youth to themselves, their families, workplaces/education, and society. The document discusses causes and prevention of youth violence and how to motivate young people through goal setting, socialization, and teaching them to learn and finish tasks. It defines ethics and considers how culture, religion and environment can influence a person's ethics. It suggests how to guide youth for a better future through education, role models, and rules.
The youth of India are both confident and confused. They are confident because they have a clear vision of moving forward, but confused because they lack a clear direction or end goal. Most Indian youths fall into the confused category. They face challenges from their living environments, schooling, colleges, jobs and desire freedom and money, but do not have a solid plan. Successful individuals were able to overcome difficulties through self-reliance and intuition rather than focusing on changing external systems.
This document summarizes a program called the School of Life that aims to prevent student dropout. It does this through life skills training taught by paid professionals. The program was implemented in several Utah schools and statistical analysis found it improved outcomes. It increased GPAs by an average of 14% and graduation rates, with 93.6% of seniors on track to graduate completing the program. It also boosted character attributes like appreciation and optimism. The program sees community involvement as key to creating lasting impact. It aims to give students confidence and hope to succeed in school and beyond.
This document discusses issues facing adolescent youths in education and provides suggestions for teachers. It notes that the current system focuses on rote learning and a single curriculum that does not allow for students' varying talents. As a result, many youths feel neglected and uncertain about their future. The document recommends that teachers understand youths' interests and spend time engaged in activities like cinema, cricket and technology. It suggests taking a student-centered approach focused on problem-solving rather than authority, exploring subjects that develop youths' talents and dreams, and showing love and freedom to help students become responsible.
The document discusses strategies and actions for assertive youth development in India. It outlines key elements of positive youth development programs, including viewing youth as partners rather than clients, and facilitating supportive environments through collaboration between families, schools, and communities. It also discusses frameworks for measuring developmental assets in youth's lives, and outlines objectives of India's National Youth Policy to instill values, develop citizenship, and facilitate access to opportunities and services for youth.
Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts committed by minors under the age of 18. The document discusses the causes of and solutions to juvenile crime. Key causes include lack of social/moral values, peer pressure, electronic media addiction, school problems, and economic issues. School-based prevention programs that address bullying, drug use, anger management, and gang involvement have been shown to effectively reduce juvenile delinquency by teaching life skills and problem-solving techniques.
This document provides an overview of positive youth development (PYD). It defines PYD as striving to identify and promote conditions where teens thrive. Two prominent PYD frameworks are described: the Five C's model and Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets. The document discusses practical strategies for implementing PYD, including creating a physically and psychologically safe environment, building supportive relationships, and providing leadership opportunities. It emphasizes listening to youth and addressing their needs in a caring, inclusive manner.
Michaela Ives Kingshott created an initial mind map that explored several topics related to mental health issues among teenagers, Britain's education system, and anorexia and bulimia. Some of the questions and topics discussed in the mind map include the different types of mental health issues that affect teenagers, the gender and ethnic backgrounds that tend to be the highest and lowest achievers in education, and whether the media plays a role in people developing disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Michaela noted that her favorite topic from the options is anorexia and bulimia because it is a controversial issue that does not receive enough media coverage despite many people suffering from it or knowing someone who has suffered.
Liberal feminists believe that women face discrimination and inequality in society due to social and legal barriers that prevent them from having equal access and opportunities in areas like education and employment. They argue that providing women with equal access to education can help address issues like gender-based violence, discrimination in the workplace, and traditional gender roles that relegate women to the domestic sphere. If women have the same educational opportunities as men, it can empower them economically and give them more autonomy and choices in life. Educated women tend to have smaller families, better employment prospects, and positively influence the health, education and empowerment of their children and communities. While education has improved women's conditions, some argue it did not fully address issues like economic
Women's education aims to improve knowledge and skills for women and girls. It includes education at all levels from schools to professional training. Providing education for females helps with economic development, empowerment, childcare, health, and alleviating poverty. However, women still face issues of gender inequality and lack of social acceptance and opportunities that limit their education attainment. Developing suitable curricula, increasing access to schools, and addressing financial and social barriers can help improve female education.
The document discusses challenges facing girl child education in rural Kenya. It notes that poverty, disease, and harmful cultural practices prevent many girls from accessing education. Even with free primary education, girls in rural areas still face barriers like transportation costs. The document proposes several solutions, including creating supportive school environments, raising community awareness, providing life skills training, and developing vocational programs to empower girls. It argues that educating girls reduces poverty, improves health and environmental sustainability, and promotes gender equality and development. The author believes in the power of education and is donating land to establish a school.
A power point presentation on girl education with wonderful images,information and quotes.
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This document discusses the importance of Islamic education for character building of youth in Pakistan. It notes that the aim of Islamic education is to develop students' character and personalities according to Islamic values and teachings. However, current education in Pakistan is lacking in this respect, focusing only on academics and not nurturing students spiritually. The document calls for reforms that bring Islamic education back to developing students' faith and attachment to Islam so they can become leaders that exemplify Islamic ideals.
India has the largest youth population in the world.70% of Indian population is below the age of 35 years. According to the initial figures of the 2011 censes, the youth population in the country including adolescents is around 550 million.
youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but also the partners of today.
youth people are social actors of change and progress. They are the crucial segment of a nation’s development.
youths play one of the most important roles in nation building.
The document discusses youth in India, defining youth as those between ages 15-35. It notes that youth is a transition period from childhood dependence to adult independence and community interdependence. It outlines several government youth programs in India, including youth clubs, the National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Nehru Yuva Kendras, and the National Graduate Volunteer Scheme. The needs of youth are described as developing an integrated personality, emotional independence, adjusting to relationships and preparing for vocational and family life. Problems youth face include difficulties achieving economic independence and personal goals without proper support.
The document discusses the problems facing modern youth and the qualities needed to build a successful life. It notes that youth face challenges of social adaptation in times of social and spiritual crisis. Rising generations need to be educated to meet the needs of society while considering the needs of individuals. The key personal qualities needed include high communication skills, an ability to form an individual lifestyle, strong business acumen, internal stability, and high moral and spiritual values. Groups can positively influence youth development by satisfying needs, helping solve problems, and overcoming issues, but youth must be actively engaged in self-expression and self-improvement.
Living with a child with special needs can greatly impact the entire family. This document discusses the challenges and opportunities for families and siblings of children with special needs. Some of the key challenges include increased financial costs, stress on parents, and difficulty finding appropriate care. Siblings may feel jealous of the attention given to their special needs sibling. However, families can also experience positive effects like increased strength and community support. Siblings may develop greater patience and compassion from their experience. Overall, having a positive attitude can help special needs children and their families enjoy life rather than feeling it is a burden.
The document discusses the lifestyles of youth in India. It notes that while youth make up a large portion of the population, their lifestyle is often confined to technology, nightlife, and material possessions. Some key issues with youth lifestyle are discussed, such as health problems from excessive screen time, viewing social interactions only through social media, and not fulfilling basic needs due to improper budgeting. The research will examine these issues through a descriptive study using a survey to understand behaviors, preferences, and challenges facing urban Indian youth today.
The document discusses several social problems that affect students today including poverty, homelessness, teenage parenting, child abuse, substance abuse, suicide, violence, bullying, and school dropout. It notes that these problems often overlap and cluster together, putting students from disadvantaged backgrounds at higher risk of difficulties in school. The document also examines issues like family composition, poverty, homelessness, sex education, abuse, and steps schools can take to help students from challenging situations.
This document discusses various topics related to youth rights, responsibilities, violence, motivation, ethics, and preparing youth for the future. It provides an overview of the key rights of youth including survival, protection, development and participation. It also outlines responsibilities of youth to themselves, their families, workplaces/education, and society. The document discusses causes and prevention of youth violence and how to motivate young people through goal setting, socialization, and teaching them to learn and finish tasks. It defines ethics and considers how culture, religion and environment can influence a person's ethics. It suggests how to guide youth for a better future through education, role models, and rules.
The youth of India are both confident and confused. They are confident because they have a clear vision of moving forward, but confused because they lack a clear direction or end goal. Most Indian youths fall into the confused category. They face challenges from their living environments, schooling, colleges, jobs and desire freedom and money, but do not have a solid plan. Successful individuals were able to overcome difficulties through self-reliance and intuition rather than focusing on changing external systems.
This document summarizes a program called the School of Life that aims to prevent student dropout. It does this through life skills training taught by paid professionals. The program was implemented in several Utah schools and statistical analysis found it improved outcomes. It increased GPAs by an average of 14% and graduation rates, with 93.6% of seniors on track to graduate completing the program. It also boosted character attributes like appreciation and optimism. The program sees community involvement as key to creating lasting impact. It aims to give students confidence and hope to succeed in school and beyond.
This document discusses issues facing adolescent youths in education and provides suggestions for teachers. It notes that the current system focuses on rote learning and a single curriculum that does not allow for students' varying talents. As a result, many youths feel neglected and uncertain about their future. The document recommends that teachers understand youths' interests and spend time engaged in activities like cinema, cricket and technology. It suggests taking a student-centered approach focused on problem-solving rather than authority, exploring subjects that develop youths' talents and dreams, and showing love and freedom to help students become responsible.
The document discusses strategies and actions for assertive youth development in India. It outlines key elements of positive youth development programs, including viewing youth as partners rather than clients, and facilitating supportive environments through collaboration between families, schools, and communities. It also discusses frameworks for measuring developmental assets in youth's lives, and outlines objectives of India's National Youth Policy to instill values, develop citizenship, and facilitate access to opportunities and services for youth.
Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts committed by minors under the age of 18. The document discusses the causes of and solutions to juvenile crime. Key causes include lack of social/moral values, peer pressure, electronic media addiction, school problems, and economic issues. School-based prevention programs that address bullying, drug use, anger management, and gang involvement have been shown to effectively reduce juvenile delinquency by teaching life skills and problem-solving techniques.
This document provides an overview of positive youth development (PYD). It defines PYD as striving to identify and promote conditions where teens thrive. Two prominent PYD frameworks are described: the Five C's model and Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets. The document discusses practical strategies for implementing PYD, including creating a physically and psychologically safe environment, building supportive relationships, and providing leadership opportunities. It emphasizes listening to youth and addressing their needs in a caring, inclusive manner.
Michaela Ives Kingshott created an initial mind map that explored several topics related to mental health issues among teenagers, Britain's education system, and anorexia and bulimia. Some of the questions and topics discussed in the mind map include the different types of mental health issues that affect teenagers, the gender and ethnic backgrounds that tend to be the highest and lowest achievers in education, and whether the media plays a role in people developing disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Michaela noted that her favorite topic from the options is anorexia and bulimia because it is a controversial issue that does not receive enough media coverage despite many people suffering from it or knowing someone who has suffered.
Liberal feminists believe that women face discrimination and inequality in society due to social and legal barriers that prevent them from having equal access and opportunities in areas like education and employment. They argue that providing women with equal access to education can help address issues like gender-based violence, discrimination in the workplace, and traditional gender roles that relegate women to the domestic sphere. If women have the same educational opportunities as men, it can empower them economically and give them more autonomy and choices in life. Educated women tend to have smaller families, better employment prospects, and positively influence the health, education and empowerment of their children and communities. While education has improved women's conditions, some argue it did not fully address issues like economic
Women's education aims to improve knowledge and skills for women and girls. It includes education at all levels from schools to professional training. Providing education for females helps with economic development, empowerment, childcare, health, and alleviating poverty. However, women still face issues of gender inequality and lack of social acceptance and opportunities that limit their education attainment. Developing suitable curricula, increasing access to schools, and addressing financial and social barriers can help improve female education.
The document discusses challenges facing girl child education in rural Kenya. It notes that poverty, disease, and harmful cultural practices prevent many girls from accessing education. Even with free primary education, girls in rural areas still face barriers like transportation costs. The document proposes several solutions, including creating supportive school environments, raising community awareness, providing life skills training, and developing vocational programs to empower girls. It argues that educating girls reduces poverty, improves health and environmental sustainability, and promotes gender equality and development. The author believes in the power of education and is donating land to establish a school.
A power point presentation on girl education with wonderful images,information and quotes.
Ping me at Twitter (https://twitter.com/rishabh_kanth), to Download this Presentation.
This document discusses the importance of Islamic education for character building of youth in Pakistan. It notes that the aim of Islamic education is to develop students' character and personalities according to Islamic values and teachings. However, current education in Pakistan is lacking in this respect, focusing only on academics and not nurturing students spiritually. The document calls for reforms that bring Islamic education back to developing students' faith and attachment to Islam so they can become leaders that exemplify Islamic ideals.
Establishing a Home-Based Islamic Environment.pdfOffpageSeo6
One of the greatest challenges the Muslim Ummah is facing today includes the daunting task of raising the generation of tomorrow in a fast-paced and constantly evolving world that seems to be continuously resisting and thwarting the painstaking attempts of Muslim parents to draw their children towards Islam. Muslim children are taught the basics of the Creation of Mankind as told in the Quran from the Story of Prophet Adam AS and a few years of schooling will complicate that with Darwin's theories and the concept of the Neanderthal. This is one example that highlights the need for an Islamic environment at home that becomes a permanent connection with Deen, not just for children, but for the whole family. It is the responsibility of parents to raise good Muslims and put in their best efforts in their upbringing. Regardless of whether their institutes are teaching religion or not, the children's home should be a place that encourages the love and respect for Islam rather than a place that causes them to rebel and sever their connection with their religion.
Field observation reflection cassandra farrspookedwhorse
1. The document summarizes a field observation at a Muslim Center for Peace in Orlando. The observer attended a presentation that outlined the history of Islam, current practices, and relations with other religions. The basic tenets of Islam discussed were the five pillars: declaring God is the only god, praying five times a day, fasting during Ramadan, giving 2.5% of earnings to the poor, and pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime.
2. The observer learned that Muslims are supposed to pray five times a day facing Mecca, and that women pray behind men. The holy book is the Quran in Arabic. Fasting during Ramadan and emphasizing family values create self-discipline
The document discusses Muslim schools in Britain, including their history, criticisms, and a case study of one Muslim girls' school. Key points:
- Muslim schools began establishing in the 1980s due to dissatisfaction with state schools over issues like racism and lack of religious education. However, they have faced criticisms over issues like gender segregation and national identity.
- A case study of one Muslim girls' school found it aimed to provide both a national curriculum and Islamic education. Students demonstrated diversity but most felt the school helped their religious and cultural identity.
- While criticisms exist, Muslim schools continue growing in number, now educating about 5% of Muslim children in diverse forms across the UK. The document examines
The document discusses the Islamic philosophy of education. It provides an overview of the aims and principles of Islamic education according to Islamic sources like the Quran and Hadith. Some key points discussed include:
- The goals of Islamic education are to teach students about Islam and how to live as Muslims, develop their character, and prepare them for this life and the afterlife.
- Islamic education focuses on developing students spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially and economically.
- The curriculum is based on Islamic principles and includes religious subjects as well as worldly sciences compatible with Islam.
- Teachers play an important role in guiding students on the right path and being good role models through their words and actions.
This document discusses several issues related to educating Muslim students in British schools. It addresses parental rights and responsibilities, collective worship and school assemblies, determinations allowing for non-Christian worship, religious education, sex education, advice for various stakeholders, policies around physical education, music, uniforms, prayer, holidays, meals, governors, teachers and more. The overall aim is to promote understanding of Muslim students' needs and suggest ways to ensure equal opportunities in education.
The document discusses the challenges facing Muslim families in North America, particularly the generational gap between immigrant parents and their children born and raised in Western society. It notes the differing social environments of parents versus children, with children growing up in a more open secular society. This can lead to identity crises, pressure to conform to peers, and problems like drugs and premarital relations. The document provides advice for parents, including educating children about Islam, open communication, involvement in the Muslim community, understanding different generations, and avoiding confusing culture with religion.
A guide to parenting in islam, addressing adolescence dr muhammad abdul baritopbottom1
The document discusses the challenges of parenting adolescents from an Islamic perspective. It acknowledges that the transition to adolescence is difficult as youth experience physical and mental changes. Parents must act as effective educators and guides during this stage to help youth grow into well-rounded, happy individuals. For Muslim parents, the responsibility includes providing both worldly and spiritual nourishment. The book aims to address adolescent issues and parenting skills from an Islamic viewpoint to help strengthen families and communities.
1) Independent Islamic schools have emerged in South Africa over the last 20 years in an effort by the Muslim community to preserve their religious and cultural identity while adapting to a changing society shaped by Western values.
2) These schools provide both secular and religious education, teaching subjects like Islamic studies and Arabic in addition to the national curriculum. They aim to offer a high-quality education within an Islamic environment.
3) However, the schools struggle with financial and management issues. They also face tensions between more conservative religious teachers and more liberal secular teachers over curriculum and teaching practices.
The purpose of the project was to increase understanding of meanings and expressions of care and caring for self and others as identified by Somali adolescents who are attending an urban American school.
This document discusses strategies for making diversity and inclusion a priority in the classroom. It notes that many teachers from suburban communities are not properly prepared to teach students of color in urban schools. The document outlines some of the challenges faced by students in underfunded inner city schools, such as lack of resources and inequality of educational opportunities. It stresses that teachers must be willing to confront their own prejudices and assumptions in order to provide all students with a quality education. The document provides examples of strategies to involve parents and make them feel welcome at school. It also discusses culturally relevant teaching approaches and the importance of viewing each student as an individual rather than through stereotypes.
The role of family upbringing in finding one's place in societySubmissionResearchpa
This article describes the role of family upbringing in the individual, his maturity and self-discovery in society, the factors that ensure the stability of society in a healthy family environment by Mardiyeva Shaxnoza Amirovna 2020. The role of family upbringing in finding one’s place in society. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 10 (Oct. 2020), 125-127. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i10.702 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/702/661 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/702
Character Education and Civic Education of the Youth book 8 chap 3Miguel Cano
This book presents a proposal for ethical education for peace that includes a character and heart education, and a civic and intercultural education, to be taught in the family, school and society.
What is clear is that a superficial education of democratic values is not enough to solve the current crisis of values and solve the problems of individual, family and social moral degradation that paradoxically affect more to democratic advanced nations.
Rather, it would require a genuine silent revolution that will bring people to a moral maturity, form healthy families, and create communities and nations that live in peace and harmony.
UNIT 5 AGENCIES AND TYPES OF SOCIALIZATION.pptxSanskritiRazdan
agents of socialization, or institutions that can impress social norms upon an individual, include the family, religion, peer groups, economic systems, legal systems, penal systems, language, and the media.
Established In 1996, Alpine Schools In Sector 10 Gurgaon Has Been Imparting High Quality Education To Students And Has Been Nurturing Their Capacities And Potential In A Highly Conducive Environment For Learning. https://www.alpineconventschool.com/blog/cultural-activities-in-school
Blanch Raper Zimmerman Grant to Attend Confratutegjducamp
Gabriella Ducamp, a teacher at Ashley I.B. Magnet School, is requesting funding from the Blanche Raper Zimmerman Scholarship to attend Confratute, a gifted education conference. She teaches at an at-risk elementary school implementing an International Baccalaureate program to enrich student learning. While students are gaining knowledge, they still struggle with higher-order thinking skills needed to compete globally. Confratute will help Ducamp learn strategies to nurture student potential and instill a vision of life-long learning and acceptance of higher education culture.
Religious Schools in the UAE Balancing Faith and Educationhussanisoyat
UIS is proudly a Taaleem school. Our students learn the skills, knowledge, and character to compete globally. We offer a comprehensive range of outstanding international curricula and our students have access to some of the best educational facilities in the world. We are committed to the holistic development of our students who, armed with skills, knowledge, and character, can compete globally and succeed in their future endeavors.
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1. Educating Muslim Children: Challenges and Opportunities
ABSTRACT
Education is the birth right of every Muslim and Muslimah. Islam puts considerable
emphasis on its followers to acquire knowledge. Investment in education is the best
investment one can make, because it eventually leads to intellectual property.
Intellectual property is the intangible property, which no one can steal or destroy. This
is the property on which no Government can levy a tax. It was as a result of
application of knowledge that Muslims were the superpower of the world for twelve
centuries.
Today, globally Muslims have the lowest literacy rate. Education of Muslim children
in the west has both opportunities and challenges.
In the Western World the purpose of education is to provide for the economic
prosperity of a nation. At a personal level the purpose of education is to acquire
academic and professional skills that enable one to earn a respectable living with
riches and fame, and also a luxurious and comfortable life. For a Muslim providing
economic prosperity of a nation does not contradict his/her Islamic beliefs, however
focusing the goals of education solely for the purpose of money making is
unpalatable. Muslims want to impart Islamic education. Vast majority of the Muslims
think that Islamic education means acquiring Islamic religious knowledge-study of
Qur'an, Arabic, Hadith, Sunnah, Seerah, Fiqh, Islamic history, and allied subjects. As
a matter of fact, in the present world broadly speaking we have two types of Muslims.
Those who have followed the Western type of education or secular education and
those who have acquired Deeni or Islamic education.
In the twentieth century, due to Colonialism and Western influence, Muslim parents
concentrated on imparting only Secular education to their children. The weak or not
so bright students were sent to Deeni (religious) Madrasas (schools) in their own
countries or to one of the Middle Eastern countries. The Muslims who emigrated to
Western countries became aware of their religious identity and wanted to impart both
Islamic and Secular education, what is now known as "Integrated Education." When
they lacked the numbers and resources, they sent their children to public schools
during the week and to the Islamic schools in the Mosque or Islamic Center during the
weekends. As their numbers grew and acquired sufficient resources, they have opened
full-time Islamic Schools from kindergarten (K grade) to 12th grade (senior or final
year) in High School. In North America, an estimated 300 Islamic Schools are
functioning which impart Integrated education. There are even a few full-time Hifz
schools in North America producing homegrown Huffaz (plural of Hafeez-a scholar
who has memorized the Qur'an). It takes about two to three years of full-time study to
become a Hafeez. During this time the student takes an equivalent to sabbatical leave
from his or her public or parochial school.
2. This paper analyzes the choice the parents make in sending their children, to Public,
Parochial, Private non-parochial, Islamic, Virtual Islamic, or Home School. Their
advantages and disadvantages.
The greatest objective of education is to prepare the young generation for leadership.
Islamic education is of course has the highest objective, and more than that can hardly
be imagined. The aim of Islamic education is Character building. Growth and
development of an Islamic personality should be the final goal of any Islamic School.
Islamic values are the foundation of the Islamic personality. As Muslims our
educational aim is to develop the personalities of our children to the end that they will
be conscious of their responsibility to Allah (the Creator) and to fellow humans. The
aims and objectives of Islamic education has been defined in the Recommendation of
the Committee I of the First World Conference on Muslim Education as under,
"Education should aim at the balanced growth of the total personality of man through
training of the human spirit, intellect, rational self, feelings and senses. The training
imparted to a Muslim must be such that faith is infused into the whole of his/her
personality and creates in him/her an emotional attachment to Islam and enables him
to follow the Qur'an and Sunnah and be governed by Islamic system of values
willingly and joyfully so that he/she may proceed to the realization of his/her status as
Khalifatullah to whom Allah has promised the authority of the universe."
We need to prepare the younger generation having leadership quality and not to be the
followers of alien ideologies but to play the role of torchbearer by their excellence in
knowledge, character, and positive action. Some scholars believe that this quality can
be developed in Muslim youth by a direct study of the Qur'an with a view to solve the
problems of life in its light. A program of action to upbring the younger generation
for leadership has not yet been formulated.
Every Muslim parent is advised to raise his or her children well and properly. A
happy home, comfort, care and love, providing the necessities of life and a good
education are some of the responsibilities that parents are required to fulfill. Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said whoever is not kind to young people is not one
of us and the best teaching that a parent can give a child is the teaching of good
manners and character. The Muslim child absorbs the Islamic values from its parents,
teachers, peers, friends and the environment, including the care- givers. Nip it in the
bud is the best advice. Otherwise once the Muslim child develops undesirable habits
and unethical values, it becomes extremely difficult to make the child into a good
Muslim/Muslimah.
Parents play a vital role in the education of their children. Early childhood education
program emphasizes the role of parents. It declares that learning begins in the first
days of life and continues for long. Parents should develop a habit to read with their
children every night. Parents should provide an Islamic environment, an Islamic
culture. It is hypocritical to do things differently and expect the child to have Islamic
values. Parents set the best examples for their children to imbibe. Like parents the role
of family has also been considered important in learning and upbringing the children.
As the children grow the teachers, community elders, their friends exert deep
influence on the character of the child. The parents should choose the right schools for
their children. Audio-Visual media such as TV, Video, video games, Movies, peer
pressure could play an effective role in erasing the Islamic personality the parents are
3. building and deeply influence the behavior of the children for years. It takes constant
and continuos effort on the part of the parents and others to keep our youth on the
path of Islamic values. Otherwise they will become an American statistic. Character
education, promotion of order and discipline and ending the culture of guns and drugs
from schools are the important steps of Islamic education. Islamic education should
open the door of college education for every Muslim.
The frontiers of learning are expanding across a lifetime. All the people, irrespective
of age, must have a chance to learn new skills. Internet is now the power of
information. The classroom, library and even the children's hospitals are planned to
connect with it for easy access to knowledge.
In America the parents of Muslim children are facing the challenge of picking the
right school for their children. The parents have the choice to choose the school their
children will attend. Parents would like to send their children to a school that
promotes academic excellence and a value centered educational environment. The
following pages list the different types of schools available for Muslim children, their
advantages and disadvantages.
WHY ISLAMIC EDUCATION?
American society today is drifting aimlessly in a sea of problems:
•
Crime
• Guns and violence including rape
• Sexual promiscuity and immorality
• Drugs
• Homosexuality
• Poverty
• Divorce
• Single parent families
• Children traumatized emotionally and psychologically as a result of broken
families
• Disrupted upbringing
• One million teen-age pregnancies of unmarried mothers per year
• Sexually abused children
• Spousal abuse
• Child abuse
All of this has great influence on and impacts the Muslims living in America,
especially the children and youth. The parents try to teach Islamic values and morals
to the children, hence children are to maintain these values at home environment.
Outside the home, the children are in a totally different environment. At times the
outside social environment is in opposition to what Muslim children are learning at
home. As a result of this conflict, children are fighting a psychological battle in their
minds. Islam is very deeply concerned with the welfare of human society and the
family is considered to be the cornerstone for building the right society. Raising
4. children in this culture and expecting Islamic values from them is a unique and very
tough challenge. Muslim families are at a disadvantage in meeting the psychological
and spiritual needs of the children. Giving more religious teachings to children at
home is not enough. It is extremely important for parents to spend time with their
children. Parents have to find time to be with their children at home, school, games,
on the playground, field trips, picnics, and tours. The most essential element is to
establish an open channel of communication with the children. An effort should be
made to create an environment wherein children should not hesitate to say to their
parents their thinkings and feelings. The school system in America deals with the
teaching of Academic subjects. The system has also been gearing up to teach life
skills, such as prevention of smoking and drug abuse, prevention of heart disease,
pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Children should get the Islamic
education at an early age. In an effort to inculcate Islamic values, the teachings should
be done at home as well as Islamic centers or Islamic schools. Islamic schools should
create opportunities for Muslim children to get together to bond with each other as
this would help in establishing confidence in an Islamic identity and get psychological
support. When children meet other children who are Muslim, it enhances their
confidence in being a Muslim and they feel more comfortable about their identity and
they assert their Islamic identity in non-Muslim environment with more ease and
comfort. Islamic identity, according to some, refers to characteristics of thought,
behavior, and attitudes emanating from the Islamic beliefs; and it should be
manifested in an Islamic way of life. The practice of Islam gives Muslims a tangible
identity that they live with and project to the rest of the society. It can be preserved by
their dynamic interaction with the realities of the American system of life and
influencing and reforming the society through Islamic thoughts. The best role model
is the parent's character. The social support systems, such as Islamic centers, weekend
or full time Islamic schools should be built in communities across the country.
Problems in Islamic Schools:
• No Adaab or Islamic etiquette or behavior
• Parents want teachers to be lenient
• Some girls and boys meet secretly in the basement.
• They have girl-friends and boy-friends
• They do smoke
• Profanity is written on the walls, desks, blackboards, etc.
• Behave roughly: laughing, talking, screaming, rip off their Hijab on the
buses.
• Discipline: Behavior is no different from the Public Schools.
• Teachers are not fair. Spoiled kids as their parents are rich or important
• Less school activities for girls. Little opportunity to interact with other
students.
• Islamic schools are running without an Islamic curriculum, often without
a syllabus
• No textbooks.
• No qualified and trained teachers or certified teachers. (Quality in
education is not possible without good teachers.)
• Those who attend Muslim high schools do not fare better in college.
• Non-Muslim teachers who are qualified and certified. (Live-in boyfriend,
rejects institution of marriage. Wear tight and revealing outfit. Promote
5. gay agenda, anti-religion agenda, or insensitive to Islamic values and
events)
• Qualified and certified Muslim teachers work in Public schools. As
Islamic schools do not offer viable salaries, benefits (pension health
benefits, etc.)
• When they leave Islamic schools and graduate from colleges, some of
them, they do marry non-Muslims as the Muslim community and their
parents have exerted zero influence on them.
• Chronic shortage of space, science labs, auditoriums, gyms, playgrounds,
libraries, bathrooms.
• High turnover rate (30 to 40 percent annually) of teachers.
• Parents' fear Islamic schools trade off academics for Islamic
environment.
• Organization, planning and discipline -suffer most in Islamic schools.
• Governance is the big reason why most Islamic schools suffer
• Do not develop an autonomous and unique decision-making (governance)
structure
• School Boards require training in how to run a school
• School Boards rarely include women
• Parents do not play a part in Governance structure
• No qualified administrators
• Some parents worry Islamic schools offer an inferior quality of education.
• Children are not prepared to face competitiveness and the challenges of
the modern world.
• Seriously lacking in Muslim literature and culture.
• For many Muslim families, Islamic schools are not affordable.
• In sparse Muslim population areas, Islamic schools are not financially
viable.
• Very few trained Muslim teachers in special education or none
In North America major problem is the prevalent moral degradation of the society. In
establishing the Islamic Schools, Muslims lack a clear perception of their goals and
seldom evaluate the final result if it is worth the money in producing the desired
results. Many Islamic schools have run into financial difficulties. Their dreams have
crumbled down, resulting in scaled down projects after short-lived disastrous venture.
HOME SCHOOLING:
•
The best and safest place for a Muslim child to be educated
• Home schooling is possible only for a very small number.
• Requires motivated parents who are qualified.
• Parents should be trained and willing to devote long hours every day.
• Parents should impart both 'Islamic' and 'secular' education
• Prepare the children to successfully compete in the outside world.
6. • Parents rejoice in the experiencing a child harvest the fruits of an education.
• Taking children from pre-reading to reading is an exhilarating experience.
• Public and / or private schools may have turned children away from being
interested,
self-motivated learners and taken the joy of learning away from them.
•
The public/private schools are not as thorough as a parent wishes.
• There is no available or affordable local full time Islamic school.
• The Islamic school does not provide the entire K-12 educational experience.
• Public schools work against the parent's authority and unfriendly to Muslim
children-Hijab.
• Public school texts and classroom materials may be destructive to Islamic
values and parental authority.
• Parents develop their own curriculum, pick out books, texts and workbooks
that best suit
their needs and family or learners style.
•
Home schooling removes children from an environment of drugs, violence,
alcohol, sexual
Experimentation, gangs, and peer pressure.
•
It returns them to a healthy, safe, Allah-centered learning environment.
• A school schedule that is friendlier to the demands of an Islamic life can be
followed.
• Classes can be held on Saturday and Sunday, continued during Christian
holidays,
lightened during Ramadan and stopped for Eids.
•
When family moves and relocates, continuity in education is preserved.
• Homeschoolers do not have to fit the child to the curriculum
• Homeschoolers make the curriculum fit the individual child.
• Misconception: parents need to know everything or spend all day teaching.
• School days need not be as long, either.
• One-on-one instruction is faster than one-on-30.
7. • Home schooling is legal in all fifty states, Canada, the United Kingdom and
many other countries
• Homeschooling of children with learning disabilities, special needs or gifted
and talented is possible
• There are magazines, WEB sites, distance learning programs and curriculum
specifically designed for and devoted to this segment of the homeschooling
population.
• SOCIALIZATION: Muslim families arrange weekly or monthly field trips or
social events. Participate in local Boy/Girl Scouts, sport teams, craft and
sewing classes,
YMCA (physical education requirements).
•
Muslim organizations that meet social needs of Muslim children: Muslim
Youth Camps, MYNA,
local Masjid youth programs, summer camps, vacation camps, Muslim Athletes
United International
•
Home school students watch much less television than students nationwide.
• Home school student achievement test scores are exceptionally high.
• Home schooled students have higher scholastic achievement test (SAT) scores
than students who attended other educational programs.
• Homeschooled children are winning Spelling Bee and Geography Bee
National Contests.
PUBLIC EDUCATION:
•
No tuition fees. Public schools are run with tax-dollars to which Muslims
contribute.
• Have qualified, trained and certified teachers
• Teachers are paid well, with all the benefits
• Provide secular curriculum which has many good skills-like critical thinking
• Tries to inculcate thirst for knowledge
• Teachers are strict about homework
• Classes are scheduled in blocks with longer times.
• Provide college preparation with emphasis on science, math, English and other
core subjects.
• Provide real life experience-meet children of all strata of society, diversity, co-
ed
• Sufficient space for buildings, libraries, labs, playgrounds, gyms, Internet and
individual PCs
8. • Public schools in suburban areas provide quality education, relatively in a safe
environment
• Provide almost free Textbooks.
• Provide free or subsidized lunches for low-income Muslim families.
• Provide advanced classes for gifted and talented children.
• Provide education for special children who are slow learners or mentally
/physically handicapped
• Public schools provide an excellent opportunity for advancing the cause of
Islam
• Gives opportunities for Muslim students and teachers to dispel misconceptions
about Islam
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•
Smoking
• Alcohol
• Drug abuse
• Boyfriend-girlfriend -romantic pair- starts early in pre-school
• Sexual Experimentation,
• Violence
• Gangs
• Peer Pressure
• Secular curriculum places undue emphasis on western culture and ignores
Muslim culture
• English literature is devoid of Muslim authors and Muslim topics
• Cultural heritage (provides identity and belonging to a cultural group) taught
is totally Western.
• Muslim youth torn between school culture and Muslim culture at home
• Religious holidays are celebrated but no Muslim holidays
• Lying is accepted as growing up aspect.
• Family concept is deeply eroded
• Social studies class does not give credit to Muslim/Islamic contribution to the
development of West
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Correspondence courses
9. • Distance learning via the World Wide Web and Internet.(
www.thegateway.org)
• Virtual Islamic Schools
• Non-Muslim Parochial Schools
• Non-Muslim Private Schools
• Charter Schools-funded by state and local governments are Independent public
schools formed by teachers, parents and/or community members. Exempt
from state and local laws and/or policies in exchange for a written contract (or
Charter) that specifies certain results are achieved. NOT ALLOWED TO
TEACH RELIGION. However school's mission may emphasize on the study
of a particular language, cultural and ethnic traditions, and history infused
with state's core curriculum.
Examples of Charter Schools: Star International Academy and Universal
Academy. Both are in Detroit, Michigan. Website:
http://www.uscharterschools.org/
•
Charter schools provide solid foundations of knowledge and skills to compete
in the world.
• Admission is open to all state residents and students pay no tuition.
In his state of the union address on February 4, 1997, President Bill Clinton declared
that if the United States failed to accept the responsibilities of leadership, it could
endanger the peace of the world and its own welfare. He said, " The new promise of
the global economy, the Information Age, unimagined new works, life enhancing
technology-- all these are ours to seize….. We must be shapers of events not
observers." President Clinton plans for strong economy, and democracy, job certainty
to Americans, harnessing the force of technology and science, strengthening families
and communities, saving the environment and making America the strongest forces
for peace, freedom and prosperity. In his address President Clinton gave the topmost
priority to education for the next four years. " Education is a critical national issue for
our future" he declared. His " Call to Action for American Education" is based on ten
principles ensuring that all Americans will have the best education in the world. The
President fixes the goals of education at all levels. He observes that every 8-year-old
must be able to read; every 12-year-old must be able to log on to the Internet; every
18-year-old must be able to go to college and every adult must be able to continue
learning throughout one's life.
REFERENCES:
1.
Islamic Horizons May/June 2000
2. The Message International May 2000