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Islam

This module has been designed to devlop enhanced knowledge and understanding of Islam and the backgrounds of pupils from the Muslim community, thus helping and supporting them achieve their maximum potential.

There will be also be opprtunities for discussion and informed debate around current controversial issues such as the wearing of the veil and the impact of legislation to counteract terrorism.

The module will consist of of a series of weekly twilight seminrs and tutorials as well as on-line support and the opprtunity to visit a local mosque.

To gain a CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, particpants will be expected to submit an assignment which demonstrate full engagement with the aims and objectives of the module. The course will last for 7 weeks with 3 hours two-weekly sessions, 1pm - 4 pm and 5pm - 8pm and visit to a mosque.

 

1 - day Islamic Cultrual Awareness Training

The Islamic cultural and teacher training courses have been delivered to many organisations including Edge hill University College, Surestart, Lancashire Adult Learning, Lancashire College, Preston Muslim Forum, Contour Housing, Prospect Trust and Clitheroe Grammar School.

Why this Course?
In recent years a number of new legislations have come into force relating to multicultural, multi-faith workplace. The Race Relations Amendment Act and the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 and the Equality Act 2006, which places statutory obligations upon employers in both the private and public sector.

Who is it for?
Any organisation that has customer relation, public dealings and employ staff. Examples includes: NHS, LEA, schools, social services, housing, FE colleges, universities, police, fire brigade, ambulance services, communications industry etc

Why choose Educations 1st?
We have the expertise in delivering flexible courses suited to your organisation’s needs which will ensure that staff and management not only considers statuary requirement but also take proactive role to create awareness of the religious and cultural diversity, especially in relations to Muslims. Our training programme is developed in such a way that you will have our continuous support on advisory and consultancy basis even after the initial training.

Course Fee (in-house)
Available on request

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What has been said about the course?

‘Helped raise my awareness of ethnic minorities in general, particular Muslims. Relevant to issues of recruitment and trainees experience in school. Well supported with power point/handouts. Friendly manners encouraged us to ask questions’
SG

‘Excellent introduction to the subject. I gained a great deal of information and knowledge of the subject. The Q & A sessions were very informative- especially where questions could be related to specific teacher training issues’ Chris HughesExcellent presentation. Very informative and beneficial. Thought provoking…my new found knowledge will help me in my work and every day life.’
AT

‘I have found the whole experience enthralling. It has left me wanting more!…the course was really well presented’ Lyn Haig
‘It was an eye opener and the instructor was very knowledgeable & precise’
RM

‘Very informative. Learnt new things, which I wasn’t aware of. It was interesting insite to the Muslim culture and the lecturer was very good, kept it interesting throughout’
VP

‘Surprise at how much Islam actually relates to Christianity. ……This training has given me lots to think about and also has prompted me to find out more. A very interesting and enlightening session’
MD

‘I found the course very interesting as I did not understand much of the Islam religion. The tutor was very open in talking and explaining about his religion’
LJG

‘The course was well delivered and told me a lot about the faith and how some of it was simple to my faith’
DMP

‘I have found the day extremely interesting. At times I felt very ignorant of my own knowledge. I now feel I have a much better ‘basic knowledge’
GLT

‘A wider understanding of Muslims & Muslim schools. The benefits that are achieved’
AB

‘Excellent, very informative, Can’t think of any ways to improve the talk’
AD