ICO Islamic Studies Textbook: Grade 7, Part 1

Description

There are five content areas in the book: ‘Aqeedah (Islamic doctrine) The Glorious Qur’an and its sciences Seerah (biography of the Prophet) and Islamic History ‘Ibaadaat (Worship and Rituals) Morals and manners The material is presented using a spiral approach, where students revisit each area and study it in greater depth each year. The Student’s Textbook contains the subject text of the lessons, exercises as well as activities. The ICO project is a distinguished one because: Our curricula meet the needs of the target audience for integrated, coherent, and appropriate curricula. They were prepared according to scientific bases, assimilating the most recent educational and psychological theories. They were prepared by special educationists who are experienced in designing curricula and who are familiar with the needs of the target group. They employed the most recent techniques and educational aids. They went through many quality control processes, which were carried out by specialized committees, and they were enhanced by teachers who evaluated the curricula before releasing them. The Features and Characteristics of the Textbooks: These books were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO) and have certain features, which distinguish them from any other textbooks: First: The Technical Features: The textbooks have been designed in accordance with the international quality standards in all aspects: colors, paper, size, illustration, and printing. They have been furnished with the appropriate illustrations and pictures which match the students’ educational stage and environment. The texts have been distributed and organized in a way that makes the text stand out, paying special attention to the font type and size, and the spaces; and colors were chosen carefully to appeal to the target audience. Second: The Instructional and Linguistic Features: Reinforce the proper linguistic basis of the non-Arabic speaking students. They build the students’ linguis