BETT show brings together the latest technology in Education. Below are a list of technology software, tools and ideas that were exhibited in 2017 aimed at improving and managing Behaviour in the classroom: 1) Class Charts Motivates and rewards your pupils Award positive behaviour in two easy clicks Younger and [...]
BETT show brings together the latest technology in Education. Below are a list of technology software, tools and ideas that were exhibited in 2017 aimed at supporting and enhancing Administrative and Managerial tasks: 1) SAS Digital Creates a website for your institute. Turns your website into an outstanding App that can be accessed from any [...]
The first thing that softens your heart upon seeing Hanan Al-Hroub for the first time is the air of confidence and kindness that emanates from her posture and her expressions. The second thing is hearing her speak about a cause for which she strove and is still striving - bringing smiles to the innocent faces [...]
Every year, the British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) Show brings together the latest innovations in technology and showcases their use for classrooms and schools. It also offers a platform for education stakeholders to discuss, share and debate ideas and policies in education. This year Madrassah.co.uk had the pleasure of attending the show. The aim [...]
Madrassah teachers often feel that Madrassah time is insufficient for a child to master a learning objective and emphasise the importance of revising at home and the need for homework, especially if the child is attending a few hours a week. However, we must consider a few things to ensure the effectiveness of the homework [...]
It is easy to forget about the present moment in favour of worrying about working towards a future one, especially during times of workload and management pressures. Yet accepting the moment we are in and being mindful of it and the people in it is the first step for gratitude for having the blessing of [...]
It is not uncommon for Madrassah classes to contain students with mixed abilities, sometimes due to limited space or absence of a teacher. In such circumstances teachers should aim for 80% understanding in the class. The article below goes through some advice on tailoring your teaching to benefit everyone. One teacher offers tips for making [...]
Reflection on the signs of Allah and His Ayat is repeatedly ordained in the Quran and the Sunnah. One of the signs of Allah is our ability to learn and retain knowledge. Reflecting on that not only increases awareness of Allah's favours upon us, His mercy and guidance, but also increases our ability to learn [...]
End your lesson with a fun and engaging activity that helps your students revise the key ideas of the lesson and summarise its learning objectives. This end of lesson-activity is often called a Plenary. A good plenary serves the following functions: Recall – what has been learnt Summarise– what are the key points Evaluate - what do [...]
Having awareness of what a curriculum is, its purpose and the content of the curriculum at the Madrassah where you teach will help keep you focused on meeting the goals and vision set out within and will help you prioritise lesson content and activities. Curriculum It is the foundation for teaching and in it are the reasons for [...]
