IHSAN EDUCATOR TRAINING OVERVIEW:
Teachers, educators and parents are faced with multiple demands both in the classroom and in the home which leaves little time or opportunity for professional development. However, research has shown that the key to a quality education is the quality of its teachers (Levine 2006; Scott and Teale 2011), which necessitates ongoing professional development for teachers, educators, and parents.
Continuing education and training is even more pertinent at a time when the student body continues to change economically, racially, geographically, linguistically, academically and even emotionally and psychologically as a result of conflict, the surge of refugees around the world, and the increasing challenges and needs brought on by the everyday changes in technology, the environment, the media, etc. which influences why and how students learn best.
This is why we created the Self-Paced Ihsan Educator Training Program - a world wide accessible and convenient online training for educators and parents who are looking for training based on the type of content offered in a post-secondary/college level program in education. The program is suitable in particular for Islamic, International and Private Schools as well as homeschooling parents and networks.
- This unique and engaging training:
- *Enables teachers and parent educators to gain more confidence and skills by learning about research-based, engaging teaching techniques which boost academic achievement and creativity as well as the love for learning in students.
- *Revives the importance of morals and positive values through the curriculum and encourages compassion and service to the greater community by staff and students, which also improves student behaviour and engagement
*Receives positive feedback from parents who saw a difference in their children's level of engagement and enjoyment for School and Learning.
*For Testimonials from previous participants from our program, please visit the home page by clicking here then scrolling down.
Self-Paced Ihsan Educator Training Program
If you are an individual teacher or parent educator who would like to access the online training videos and written summaries right away to work at your own pace, please scroll below to the module descriptions to access the training videos and written materials.
If you are an administrator or a teacher who wishes to share this learning with colleagues/your school, please contact us for a group rate. You may contact us at info@ihsanedu.com.
If you are an individual teacher or parent educator who would like to access the online training videos and written summaries right away to work at your own pace, please scroll below to the module descriptions to access the training videos and written materials.
If you are an administrator or a teacher who wishes to share this learning with colleagues/your school, please contact us for a group rate. You may contact us at info@ihsanedu.com.
TRAINING MODULES:
LEVEL 1:
MODULE 1: Goals of Education - Reinforcing a Moral Based Framework
This module will focus on fostering a moral based framework to focus on character education or teaching “Ihsan” (Excellence). The training module will discuss goals and curriculum objectives of education, citing work from traditional Muslim scholars and contemporary academics in the field. It will delve further into how specific moral values including compassion, respect and generosity can be incorporated in the classroom and in the school by discussing practical strategies for character education.
MODULE 2: Teaching for a Global Context in the 21st Century
This training module will discuss how we can teach for a global context in the 21st century that takes into account a diversity of religions, beliefs, and cultures. It will discuss how we can ensure students are well rooted in the correct understanding of their faith which encourages them to navigate the challenges of and thrive in a diverse society through understanding the importance of global citizenship and social-emotional learning by teaching students skills such as compassionate communication, dialogue, and conflict resolution so they can work with people of all backgrounds for the betterment of all humanity.
LEVEL 1:
MODULE 1: Goals of Education - Reinforcing a Moral Based Framework
This module will focus on fostering a moral based framework to focus on character education or teaching “Ihsan” (Excellence). The training module will discuss goals and curriculum objectives of education, citing work from traditional Muslim scholars and contemporary academics in the field. It will delve further into how specific moral values including compassion, respect and generosity can be incorporated in the classroom and in the school by discussing practical strategies for character education.
MODULE 2: Teaching for a Global Context in the 21st Century
This training module will discuss how we can teach for a global context in the 21st century that takes into account a diversity of religions, beliefs, and cultures. It will discuss how we can ensure students are well rooted in the correct understanding of their faith which encourages them to navigate the challenges of and thrive in a diverse society through understanding the importance of global citizenship and social-emotional learning by teaching students skills such as compassionate communication, dialogue, and conflict resolution so they can work with people of all backgrounds for the betterment of all humanity.
MODULE 3: Increasing Student Engagement through Using Cooperative Learning Strategies
Cooperative learning is an organized and structured way to use small groups to enhance student learning and interdependence. This training module will enable you to plan and implement cooperative learning activities which provide a more enjoyable learning environment and increased student engagement, motivation, retention of information, and the use of discussion and critical thinking and team-work skills by students which are essential skills for future success. One cooperative learning strategy discussed in length is the learning centers strategy which research has shown to be very effective in increasing student learning and engagement.
To access the above level 1 three training modules immediately for the self-paced individual ihsan educator program, please click the 'buy my product' option below or click here:
Cooperative learning is an organized and structured way to use small groups to enhance student learning and interdependence. This training module will enable you to plan and implement cooperative learning activities which provide a more enjoyable learning environment and increased student engagement, motivation, retention of information, and the use of discussion and critical thinking and team-work skills by students which are essential skills for future success. One cooperative learning strategy discussed in length is the learning centers strategy which research has shown to be very effective in increasing student learning and engagement.
To access the above level 1 three training modules immediately for the self-paced individual ihsan educator program, please click the 'buy my product' option below or click here:
LEVEL 2:
MODULE 1: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments leading to Effective Classroom Management
In this training module, we will discuss the importance of creating safe, inclusive and equitable learning environments which will enable a teacher or parent educator to increase their effective classroom and home learning management skills. You will learn how to plan for differentiated instruction by using instructional strategies which cater to multiple intelligence, and enabling students to relate to the curriculum through drawing on their backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge to create a culturally responsive learning environment.
MODULE 1: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments leading to Effective Classroom Management
In this training module, we will discuss the importance of creating safe, inclusive and equitable learning environments which will enable a teacher or parent educator to increase their effective classroom and home learning management skills. You will learn how to plan for differentiated instruction by using instructional strategies which cater to multiple intelligence, and enabling students to relate to the curriculum through drawing on their backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge to create a culturally responsive learning environment.
MODULE 2: Planning Inquiry-based Teaching to Inspire Excellence
This training module will give you an introduction to inquiry based teaching and learning which is an approach that empowers students
to be involved in their learning by encouraging them to use inquiry
and critical thinking skills to develop new understandings and ultimately take positive action. In turn students become lifelong learners who are more creative, positive and independent. This is the model of learning used in many private schools and is now being introduced into the public school system in Canada.
MODULE 3: Authentic Assessment
This training module will discuss ‘authentic’ assessment which is a way of evaluating knowledge and accomplishments that is ‘worthwhile, significant, and meaningful’ instead of multiple choice standardized tests. You will be be able to plan for both formative (assessment throughout learning) and summative (assessment at the end of learning) by becoming familiar with a variety of assessment tools and techniques.
To access the above level 2 three training modules immediately for the self-paced individual ihsan educator program, please click the 'buy my product' option below or click here:
This training module will give you an introduction to inquiry based teaching and learning which is an approach that empowers students
to be involved in their learning by encouraging them to use inquiry
and critical thinking skills to develop new understandings and ultimately take positive action. In turn students become lifelong learners who are more creative, positive and independent. This is the model of learning used in many private schools and is now being introduced into the public school system in Canada.
MODULE 3: Authentic Assessment
This training module will discuss ‘authentic’ assessment which is a way of evaluating knowledge and accomplishments that is ‘worthwhile, significant, and meaningful’ instead of multiple choice standardized tests. You will be be able to plan for both formative (assessment throughout learning) and summative (assessment at the end of learning) by becoming familiar with a variety of assessment tools and techniques.
To access the above level 2 three training modules immediately for the self-paced individual ihsan educator program, please click the 'buy my product' option below or click here:
To access both level 1 and level 2 trainings at a reduced cost, please click the 'buy my product' option below or click here:
Staff Testimonials on the Ihsan Educator Program
Br. Asad Choudhury, LIS Principal"This year we were very blessed to have Ihsan Education as part of our Professional Development for the Staff. All conversations with teachers who have participated in the program have been extremely positive and meaningful with regards to different pedagogical approaches they've learned and teaching with compassion to their students. We do plan to continue any type of professional development programs from Ihsan Education."
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Donna, Gr. 3 Teacher, Certificate Graduate"I learned so much more than I could have from reading books - it was great to share with the teachers and learn about global education, working in centers and infusing different virtues (morals) into the curriculum everyday. It was an excellent course - I am so glad that I took it, I continue to use the knowledge I gained everyday and I highly recommend it."
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Ghada, Gr. 4 Teacher, Certificate Graduate"Ma sha Allah the program was amazing..the great effort put into the planning of the course was great. It helped the teachers to have new ideas, share ideas and work together, and the effort of the organizer, Raghad.. she did an amazing job"
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