UNDERSTAND AL QUR'AN ACADEMY [UQA]QURAN STUDIES FOR SCHOOLSAN OVERVIEW

OUTLINEIntroduction UQAUQA vision for SchoolsAbsence of effective Qur'an curriculumUQA Concept & Unique MethodologyUQA Curriculum for schoolsTeaching MaterialsUQA Teacher Training Trainer ProfileOther Misc activities

INTRODUCTION Will they not then ponder over the Qur'an, or is it that they have locks on their hearts!? [Qur'an, 47:24] 29 (This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect. [Qur'an, 38:29]

INTRODUCTIONDr Abdul Azeez Abdul Raheem is the Director of Understand Al Qur'an Academy. He is a Phd in Rock Mechanics, Associate Professor in King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaDr Abdul Azeez Abdul Raheem, have evolved a unique technique of learning Qur'anic arabic. The technique is the first of its kind and has been widely accepted among the Ulema as well as the masses.

A Great Opportunity

As School Administrators, you can play an instrumental & key role in implementing Qur'anic Curriculum. This will result in a positive change that is immeasurableIf a student graduates from your school with Understanding of Qur'an, they will form one of the best Example in the worldThese students will be a mechanism for a change, these will inshallah be the real educated and educators.

UQA vision for SchoolsTo strengthen relationship with Allah(swt)To make Qur'an a real source of guidance for Children & their constant companionTo develop thinking skills in childrenTo make the Salah & daily duas more effective and meaningful by understanding what is being recitedTo build the belief & realize that Qur'an is easy to understand & remember

Absence of effective Qur'an curriculumTo our knowledge, the schools doesn't have an effective Qur'anic syllabus.Some schools that does follow a Islamic Studies syllabus, it is ineffective and results are not encouragingThe graduating student from school, still doesn't develop a relationship with Noble Qur'an

UQA Concept & Unique MethodologyThe research done by Dr Abdul Azeez Abdul Raheem, towards development of one of the most effective, efficient yet easiest way of learning Quranic Arabic. Techniques like Total Physical Interaction, words relating to daily activities like Salah, and daily Duas, enhance the learning as well as interestingFor classes like Nursery, Lkg, Ukg and First, & Second the learning of Arabic alphabets and Tajweed is taught in a highly interesting and effective manner.

UQA Concept & Unique MethodologyFor higher classes a UQA session(lesson or period) contain three parts: (1) Spoken Arabic which contains mostly conventional Arabic phrases;(2) Grammar; and (3) Daily Recitations. Each of these three parts can be taught in a completely interactive mode.

UQA Concept & Unique MethodologyFortunately, a Muslim spends almost AN HOUR (the cumulative time for the five daily prayers) EVERYDAY talking WITH ALLAH, our Creator, in Arabic!!! Therefore, we strongly believe that teaching of the Arabic language for a Muslim should start with these parts. There are numerous benefits of using this approach such as:(i) Practice is an extremely important factor in learning a new language. During the daily prayers, we repeat about 150 to 200 Arabic words (about 50 sentences). By understanding these parts, we will familiarize ourselves with the structure and style of Arabic language.

UQA Concept & Unique Methodology(ii) We will instantly feel the effect of this language learning in our day-to-day life.

UQA Curriculum for schools

SnoCourse CodeCourse TitleClassNumber of HoursQur'an PagesNumber of Periods/week-QQ1Getting Started with learning how to read Qur'an. Quranic QaidahNursery642 periods / week-QQ2Getting Started with learning how to read Qur'an. Quranic QaidahLKG642 periods / week-QQ3Getting Started with learning how to read Qur'an. Quranic QaidahUKG642 periods / week1BOOK1Getting Started with learning how to read Qur'an. Qaidah1642 periods / week2BOOK2Getting Started with learning how to read Qur'an with Tajweed. Qaidah+Tajweed2642 periods / week3BOOK3Praying Salah with understanding. Salah3642 periods / week4BOOK4Learning word meanings of mostly recited Surahs and daily Azkars (Duas)4642 periods / week5BOOK5Getting Started with Qur'an 1/3rd Qur'an Page596323 periods / week6BOOK6Understand Qur'an - 1 Qur'an Page per class696963 periods / week7BOOK7Understand Qur'an - 1 Qur'an Page per class796963 periods / week8BOOK8Understand Qur'an - 1 Qur'an Page per class896963 periods / week9BOOK9Understand Qur'an - 2 Qur'an Page per class9961923 periods / weekTOTAL736 hours608 pages

Teaching MaterialsCDs, Multimedia, learning games, Posters, Flashcards, Pocket booksTextbooks, Workbooks, Exciting projects, homeworks, Organized lesson plans to help the teacherExams, Quizzes and other assessments, etc.

UQA Teacher Training A curriculum is as good as the teacher who teaches it. Based on this assumption, UQA have made research and developed one of the most efficient, highly effective, and flexible teacher training workshop.Teacher training requires 15 days of intense interaction.

UQA Teacher Training ComponentsLearning & Understanding the lessons of UQA courseTeaching & Learning MethodsFrequently Asked QuestionOther essential skill developmentTeacher, Course & Textbook evaluation

Trainers ProfileAn international Trainer who delivered Understand Al-Quran the easy way, more than 200times in different schools, Colleges, Universitiesand Islamic Universitiesincluding Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Hamdard, Alia Arabic College in Kerala, Bukhari Arabic College in Chennai, Jamia Kashif Ul Uloom in Aurangabad and Jamia Naleemia in Sri LankaConduced courses in 7 countries Saudia Arabia, Muscat, Sri Lanka,, Nigeria, Hongkong, Malaysia and in Mauritius and almost 30 cities of IndiaAbdul Raheem Nayeem Uddin has conducted various workshops for many Doctors, Engineers, IT Professionals, Huffas and Scholars in places like Lucknow Integral University, Shah Alam Engineering College, Madina MCA college, Tipu Sultan Medical College students and in Mohammadia B.Ed college for B.Ed students. As his present passion he is pursuing to introduce the teaching Al-Quran the easy way in schools. He is presently conducting courses at various places, with great results Alhamdulillah.

Other Misc activitiesQur'an & Science ExhibitionCompetitions in Qur'an Quiz, etc.Competition in Qur'an skills

Our Target

Inshallah - To teach word-by-word meaning of complete Noble Qur'an in Arabic by end of 9th grade.

***************A curriculum is as good as the teacher who teaches it.Based on this assumption, UQA have made research and developed one of the most efficient, highly effective, and flexible teacher training workshop.Any person who wants to be a UQA teacher should know How to read Qur'an, and should have a passion to teach Qur'an this is the only prerequisite. Teacher training requires 30 days of intense interaction. (Either this can be done in one part or many parts).

*UQA Teacher Training Workshop consists of the following components: (Based on the skill level of attendees, the duration can be adjusted)

Learning & Understanding the lessons of UQA course. This will take the major part of the whole training module. Approximately it will cover 65% of the workshop duration. A unique feedback method that involve teamwork, will be used to train the teachers. With minimal effort, the teachers will be able to perfect themselves in these lessons, through this learning technique. This method make learning exciting and efficient.Teaching & Learning Methods: Experience sharing sessions with skilled and experienced teachers. Learning the techniques in how to control a classroom, developing passion among teachers to cover 100% of students in class. Assessing the learning of students is done by various means, like exams, quizzes, projects (teamwork), etc.FAQs: A list of most frequently asked concerns and questions have been prepared. The answers to these questions are well researched and help from Ulema/scholars is taken to prepare these. This list is discussed and memorized by the teachers. This will avoid FitnahOther essential skill development: Reviewing Tajweed, teaching Spoken English, Computer related skills like MS Office, handling of Laptop/projector, etc. How to deal with other stakeholders in School system like other teachers, principals, parents and studentsTeacher, Course & Textbook evaluation: A very effective method to assess the quality and effectivity of teacher is developed. This will help maintain the top-class quality of UQA trained teacher. UQA will work closely with school inorder to continously improve the quality and inject new improved approaches.

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