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Testimonials from
Islam Awareness Week, 2014
“I found it fascinating to learn more about Islamic education using such an engaging and dynamic method of learning.”
‘‘Education is a purposeful and collaborative experience that is inherently normative and community based.’’
Garrison, D. Randy (2003)
“Self-directed learning and distance education,”
Handbook of distance education, p.166. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Earlbaum Associates
werdelin E D U C A T I O N
facilitating 21st century skills through Cooperative Learning
‘‘...promoting informed dialogue by learners within the context of the subject.’’
Session feedback from Ms Lyn Haynes, PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Teacher Education and Development,
Canterbury Christ Church University,
2016
MTA presents Cooperative Learning at Berrymede, London
This event took place in London, January 2016
Muslim Teachers’ Association
Active learning strategies
Berrymede is an outstanding school which has been awarded the GPU education for Excellence 2013.
This Workshop presented delegates with some of the active learning strategies of 21st Century British Muslim tailored to turn teaching and learning in Muslim faith schools outstanding within 12 months.
However, the workshop was also highly relevant to teachers working in state schools with a large proportion of Muslim pupils, looking to effectively approach controversy without repercussions, and ensure safeguarding and other statutory requirements are met without compromising the personal integrity of certain groups of students.
The relationship between Cooperative Learning, Pupil Premium and disadvantaged pupils are discussed at length in the post EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit; a Cooperative Learning gloss.
“Great session - will use in teaching/evidencing difficult topics. Will present to Local Authority for further discussion/uses.’’
Ms Lubna Khan, Headteacher, Berrymede Junior School
Hosted by
Muslim Teachers’ Association
What are the aims and objectives of the MTA?
1.To organise Muslim teachers working in state schools, Islamic schools and other educational settings in accordance with the guidance of the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
2.To promote the professional development of Muslim teachers by setting up appropriate training and support structures.
3.To promote the achievement and self-esteem of Muslim students in all educational institutions.
4.To promote understanding in educational establishments so that the education and welfare of Muslim students is enhanced.
5.To be a responsible Muslim educational forum from which Headteachers, governors, Local Education Authorities, teachers and parents and other authorities can seek advice and guidance.
6.To represent the educational interests of Muslims at all official levels within the United Kingdom.
7.To facilitate networking and sharing of good practice between Muslim teachers working in various schools across all educational sectors.