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This is Level 5 of 10-level set of Weekend Learning Curriculum.
The Islamic Studies books from WeekendLearning are based on a comprehensive 12-year curriculum. The curriculum contains broad aspect of Islam based on the Qur’ân and authentic Hadîth.
The topics in the curriculum are laid out in a systematic manner to suit the teaching needs in a weekend Islamic school. Topics are selected based on age, grade and learning levels of each grade. Some topics are covered in multiple grades to add different perspective, details and additional emphasis.
The teachers and director of the school will find continuity in the curriculum as it unfolds year to year. Teachers will know how much each student will learn year to year, and how much they will have learned at the end when they graduate out of the school, insha-Allah.
Lesson and Syllabus:
10-year curriculum is carefully laid down grade by grade.Lessons and curriculum are made to complement and supplement each other.Broad mainstream Islamic topics from Sunni point of view. Each lesson is customized for a standard Sunday school class. Each lesson can be finished within allocated class time. Teacher will know what to teach, where to start and where to end a lesson. Teacher, parents and students will know entire 12-year syllabus. Teacher and student will know entire class-syllabus at the beginning of school year.Students will know what and how much is being covered in each lesson. Each topic gets adequate emphasis and coverage within the allocated class time. Valuable class time will not be wasted by spending too much or too little time in one topic. Valuable class time will not be wasted by not knowing what to teach. Well planned lessons keep students interested in Sunday school program. Well planned lessons motivate students to learn about Islam. Higher Grade Lessons: Unparalleled range of topics is put together for all higher grades. The lessons cover issues and concerns the students are facing in real life.The lessons emphasize application of religion in the western context.The range of topics prepare the youths for real life challenges to come in their adult life. Depth and length of lessons are customized for all standard weekend schools. Homework: Each lesson is followed by variety of homework. Homework includes multiple choice, true-false, fill up the blank and short note questions. Homework compels the students review lessons at home. Teacher is relieved from the burden of setting quality homework every week. |