I have just returned to teaching and have responsibility for the R.E teaching in a multi faith school in years 1 and 2. As we enter the festival of Ra madam I am trying to plan and effective lesson for my 2 classes. I would appreciate help both with facts about the festival and also effective ways of conveying the meaning to the children.
2006-09-24 00:58:38 · 12 answers · asked by cathy w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
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2006-09-24 01:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by yiannis the greek 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are there any Muslim kids in the school? Perhaps Ramadan from their perspective would be more effective. Or perhaps you could go to a mosque and meet the imam. Then they'd have to wash at least their feet and really get a sense of what it's like.
I've seen some great literature for children of this age from the Muslim Council of Britain. They can send a sample prayer mat, robes, hijab, story books, etc.
2006-09-24 01:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think this is great just what this country should be doingopening the minds of the young i like the mosque idea also the idea of involving the kids directly in talking about their religion maybe get them to do a project on their own religious beliefs or if they are not religous to do a project on what they do believe instead you are so lucky to be able to ynfluence the next generation on such a subject as it tends to be the main problem in society nowadays lets hope intigrated religious education does the trick in creating a better world with open minds and hearts an oresome resposibility you have but a golden opertunity
2006-09-24 01:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by madeleine b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since you are teaching very young children, you don't want to overwhelm them with information, and stick with the baic stuff... I suggest you explain to them fundamental facts like Ramadhan is a month in the Muslim lunar Calendar that marks a 29-31 day long period of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Check out the link below for info!
Don't forget that Ramadan shares its purpose with Lent!
As for ways to convey meaning to the kids, you can compose a short story book with pictures and short sentences (like any kids' book) about a typical day of Ramadan, and a flashcard set of things relating to Ramadan!
Good luck and hope he kids enjoy being educated!
Ramadan is truly a wonderful festive month to experience!
2006-09-24 01:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by callmemisscutie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by not confusing Egyptian deities with Islamic festivals. Next, get someone who actually knows what they are talking about to teach the kids.
2006-09-26 07:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that if you are asking such a question you are not competant in your job. There is a wealth of material for you to use. If you can't be bothered contact your LA RE Advisor - but, quite honestly it does not bode well for your performance management. Buck your ideas up - your pupils deserve better!
2006-09-25 20:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by Safety First 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is great to hear you want to teach young children about our festival... here are a couple of tips.
The correct spelling is: Ramadan. No spaces in between the letters.
Also, Ramadan is not a festival. It is a holy month on the Muslim calendar in which able bodied Muslims fast from sun-rise to sun-set because God commanded us to do so. We abstain from food and water during those times.
The end of Ramadan is a time of celebration called Eid. Eid means festival.
Ramadan is a holy month to Muslims because it is the month during which God reveal the Holy Book, The Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Jibreeal (Gabrial) about 1400 years ago in the year 610.
According to the Hadith (saying or tradition) of the Holy Prophet, here is what happen on that first night:
Narrated Aisha the mother of the faithful believers: The commencement of the divine inspiration to Allah's apostle was in the form of good dreams which came like bright daylight (i.e. true) and then the love of seclusion was bestowed upon him.
He used to go in seclusion in the Cave of Hira', where he used to worship (Allah alone) continuously for many days before his desire to see his family. He used to take with him food for the stay and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food likewise again, till suddenly the truth descended upon him while he was in the Cave of Hira'.
The angel came to him and asked him to read. The Prophet replied 'I do not know how to read'. The Prophet added, 'The angel caught me (forcibly) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read and I replied, "I do not know how to read". Thereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read, but again I replied, "I do not know how to read" (or what shall I read?). Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released me and said: "Read, in the name of Your Lord, who created, created man from a clot. Read! And Your Lord is the most bountiful" ... [Bukhari, I, No. 3; VI, No. 478; Muslim I, No. 301.]
If you need more info, please contact me. Best Regards!
Mustafa
2006-09-24 01:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, it might be important to learn the proper spelling...Ramadan. Second the internet is rich with information. Do a search for Ramadan.
2006-09-24 01:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by littleflower_57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't like to advise you on that all, since I found out that Jesus escaped death from crucifixion and fled to India and buried there, that put my christian faith in a quandary.
2006-09-24 03:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Visit your local mosque I am sure they would be happy to assist.
2006-09-24 01:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by Rob Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that it`s all a load of Bullshit, and when they get older they will understand exactly why you said this
2006-09-24 03:15:07 · answer #11 · answered by GB123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋