Theology for Muslim Educators – Lesson 1

Theology for Muslim Educators – Lesson 1

Islamic theology is a discipline in which scholars study and understand different belief statements within the Islamic religion. Theology includes the study of beliefs such as the existence and justice of God, the attributes of God, the afterlife, prophethood, infallibility, and more. Theology is a study of belief systems and different schools of thought within Islam such as the Shi’i, Ash’ari, Mu’tazalis etc. It is also linked to the worldview of individuals and their behaviour. This course will be based on a Twelver Imami Shi’i perspective and will cover the fundamental beliefs within the Shi’i tradition.

Why Play is an Essential Part of My Grade 2 Classroom

Why Play is an Essential Part of My Grade 2 Classroom

Play is often associated with pass of time and lack of potential by several educators and parents. When they think of learning, they think of one directional lessons and students excelling in what’s expected of them in the curriculum. But why not move past the curriculum and encourage students to develop a wholesome understanding of what they learn? What if what they learned through play could remain with them longer than what they read on worksheets and textbooks?