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Tolerance & Diversity at one of the Largest
Islamic Schools in North America
Audrey Zahra Williams , Principa l
Susan Labadi, Ass is tant Principa l
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Islamic Foundation SchoolVilla Park, Illinois
Demographics
Percentage
Asian
White
"Other"
Black/Af.Am.
Nationality Percentage
Asian 73%
White 22%
"Other" 3%
Black/Af.Am. 2%
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Islamic Foundation SchoolVilla Park, Illinois
DemographicsEthnicity Percentage
S. Asian 60%
MidEastern 20%
E.Asian 12%
"Other" 4%
N.African 2%
European 1%
Asian 1%
Percentage
S. Asian
MidEastern
E.Asian
"Other"
N.African
European
Asian
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Basic Islamic Tenets Reflect Good Character Traits
Treat others as you would wish to be treated; in fact, treat them better.
All people are created equal in the eyes of God, they are differentiated by their deeds.
Allah (Arabic translation for “God”) created people with different attributes in order for them to get to know each other.
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School as an Arena of Community Building
Teach social values (tolerance and morality) Positive approach to ethnicity Being inclusive Integrate intercultural education Focus on similarities Create a positive school/community culture
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Tolerance Built in the Curriculum
Language Education: Cross-Cultural Learning
Literature: Study Values History: Views of the Human Experience Social Studies/Civics: Learning Norms of
Tolerance Science: Ethics and Responsibilities Arts: Articulating Human Universals
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Symptoms of Intolerance
Language that devalues, demeans and dehumanizes people
Stereotyping – describing negatively different groups of people
Teasing – ridicule or insult Prejudice – negative generalizations Scapegoat – blaming social problems on a particular
group Discrimination – exclusion from social benefits
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Symptoms of Intolerance
Ostracism – refusal to speak or acknowledge the other
Harassment – deliberate intimidation or degrading Bullying Expulsion – forcefully expelling out of a social group Exclusion – denying participation from a particular
communal activity Segregation – force separation of people of different
genders, races, religions, or ethic groups Destruction – physical abuse, confinement, attacks,
killing
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The Value of Lessons Taught in the Classroom – Teaching Tolerance
Including lessons on tolerance/diversity in the classroom
Stories Role Playing Songs Discussions Activities Plays Modeling
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Constructing a Nurturing, Culturally Relevant, Learning Environment
Promote a sense of ownership and responsibility in the classroom
Ask students to identify types of activities, content, and duration of classroom displays
Model inclusion and collaboration Be resourceful in bridging home, school,
community, and the world Teach Moral (Character) Values
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Value of the Month
January
Kindness
December
Equality
November
Selflessness
October
Humbleness
September
Perfection
June
Tolerance
May
Thankfulness
April
Patience
March
Modesty
February
Truthfulness
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What are we doing right?
Honor Tickets for “Good Deeds” Islamic Studies Question of the Week We pray together at mid-day Anti-Bullying Policy Community Banquets Teachers Collaborate Students 4 Social Justice Family Atmosphere Food/Clothing Drives Fundraising for World Disasters Hosting various groups and dialoging Community Service and Volunteerism
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A peaceful future depends on our everyday acts and gestures. Let us educate for tolerance in our schools and communities, in our homes and workplaces and, most of all, in our hearts and minds.
Federico MayorDirector-General of UNESCOFebruary 8, 1993
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Thank you for your attention and patience. If you have future
questions and would like to contact us, please use the following
contact information:
Susan Labadi
Genius School, Inc.
1-630-901-1714
