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Teaching About Islam & Muslims in the Public School Classroom |
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Resource Category: |
Cultural Resource |
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Description: |
This "Handbook for Educators" comprises four sections: 1) "About Islam and Muslims," the largest part of the publication, is in a question-answer format grouped under the headings of Introduction (an example of a question here is "Where do Muslims live throughout the world?"); Basic Beliefs (e.g. "How is God viewed in Islam?"); Religious Obligations--The Five Pillars (e.g. "What is said in the Muslim formal worship?"); The Muslim Society (e.g. "What is the role of Shari`ah today?" and "What does Islam say about suicide and euthanasia?"); 2) "Teaching with Sensitivity" offers information about how to teach about religion in the classroom, language issues stemming from Arabic transliteration and Muslim names, religious needs of Muslim students regarding issues such as fasting and mixing of the sexes, and Islamic holidays; 3) "Recommended Resources" includes a wealth of titles on Islam, comprising written materials for the teacher and student as well as video, audio, and Internet resources; and 4) the "Quick Reference Glossary" is a helpful list of names and terms related to Islam and how to pronounce them. |
| Editorial Board Review: |
This useful and informative book presents Islam as Muslims view their faith. |
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Bibliographic Information: |
Council on Islamic Education (1998). Teaching About Islam & Muslims in the Public School Classroom (3rd ed.). Fountain Valley, CA: Council on Islamic Education.
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Internet Address: |
http://www.cie.org |
| Keywords: |
Islam, Muslim civilization, multicultural education |
| National Standards: |
Cultures: Perspectives |
| Intended Use for Learning: |
Book |
| Intended Use for Teaching: |
Book |
| Topics: |
Clothing
Culture
Curriculum
Customs
Diversity
Education
Family
Geography
Greetings
History
Holidays
Islam
Psychology
Religion
Religion & Philosophy
Social Issues |
| Instructional Modality: |
Text |
| Copyright Information: |
Status:
Protected by copyright
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| Ordering Information: |
Council on Islamic Education
P.O. Box 20186 Fountain Valley
CA
USA
92728-0186 |
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http://www.cie.org
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From provider
POA Comments:
An updated Glossary is available online from the Council on Islamic Education's web site, www.cie.org . Click on "Educators" then on "Online Resources" and "Glossaries" will be listed as a choice. |
Price
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$11.00 |
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