A Learner Centered Approach to Munakahat
Can the learning of Fiqh being transformed from a teacher centered essentialism into a learner centered progressivism? I don’t have an immediate answer. But what I understand from the Sirah, it was obvious that during the time of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, there was no text books, no structured course outline, no standardized assessments. There …. Read More
Patient with the Silence
Today, I had a chance to cover a class as a substitute teacher because she had a problem with her car on the way to the school. I didn’t prepare anything, only to understand just couple of minutes before the class begin, that its a Fiqh Mu’āmalāt class and topic to be covered is Khiyār. …. Read More
To Welcome With the Spirit of Hijrah
What and where is the starting point? It was our first week. And that morning was my first session with both current and new students. “When seniors and juniors gather in this school, how can you relate this situation with Sirah? Any particular event that came across your mind?” I asked our students. They looked …. Read More
Education: Jihad Against Zombification!”
“Do you guys know any Zombie movies?” I asked our students this morning. “Zombi Kampung Pisang!” one of the sisters replied. “Zombieland!” another one responded. And the list went on and on. “What are the similar characters you realize among those Zombies?” I continued asking them more questions. The students did not respond immediately. They …. Read More
Islamically, Mind Our Language
Photo credit to KMSS Media Unit A muslim speaks well. They choose good words to speak their mind and heart. To speak well is to be well educated and to be cultured. O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice. [al-Ahzāb 33: 70] It is a specific command by Allah …. Read More
Teaching With Movies
This year, I will try to choose at least 10 movies for #KMSS students to watch. It will be good for their Social-Emotional Learning. Each month the school will emphasize a different value, such as sportsmanship, friendship, respect or honesty. I will discuss with teachers several movies that related to the monthly topic. For assessment …. Read More
