Involving parents in their child’s learning has incredible benefits on speeding the child’s progress and keeping them on track in terms of their learning objectives and behaviour. Headteacher below shares her experience with using Facebook to engage parents. She describes it as ‘the most effective and beneficial way of engaging with parents and improving a school’ [...]
Nine profound information presented by a renowned educationalist about teaching that could improve and enrich Madrassah education, both in terms of pupils’ experience and attainment. The article explains the importance of positive teacher-pupil relations, setting learning objectives, what it means to learn something, prerequisites for learning, making feedback effective among many other excellent points worthy [...]
Low-level disruptions are small and subtle acts of misbehaviour, which often are deliberate and aimed at irritating the teacher in order to distract him/her and the class from the lesson and get some amusement instead. It includes things like: rocking on a chair, pen-tapping, chatting over others, chatting over the teacher, passing notes, giggling, entering [...]
Over the past decade people have been divided over homework and whether it carries real value for children’s learning and grades. The article discusses a moderate standpoint on the issue and explains how to give effective homework. Nevertheless, in the contexts of Madrassahs, the benefits of giving homework should be weighed against the risks of [...]
Special needs in education comes in various forms and severities and may be very subtle and unrecognisable from first encounter. Developing awareness, diagnosis, differentiation and accommodation strategies is crucial for Madrassahs in order for teachers to have fair expectations of their children, ensure that they engage them in learning and that other pupil’s learning is [...]
Incorporating technology in teaching is highly engaging for children. Excitingly, little is needed in terms of funds and resources and more in terms of pre-planning and reflection. As the article suggests, take one idea at a time, reflect on how you can incorporate it in your teaching, plan and then implement and you will see [...]
Engaging children in what you want them to learn is an initital step for their learning process to take place. However, this can be difficult if children exhibit signs of unwillingness and reluctance. This article explains three ways to help you motivate these kinds of pupils. It can be hard to galvanise some children, especially when [...]
With the summer holidays coming to an end, Madrassah classes across the UK will be restarting this month. Madrassah.co.uk have compiled 10 questions that parents and Madrassah teachers need to ask, to ensure they are fully equipped to teach children the wonders of the Quran this year. Are your teachers DBS checked [...]
Truly effective teaching, managing and administration are those that are delivered with love: love for the children, love for the common goal and love for the journey. With love comes compassion, mercy and patience, all of which are essential ingredients for success and progression. This is what we illicit from the Prophet peace be upon [...]
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