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Qatar Foundation Enhances Teachers' Capabilities in Teaching Islamic Civilization

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Qatar Foundation (QF) organized a specialized training program for more than 30 teachers from its Pre-University Education (PUE) schools to improve their teaching capabilities in Islamic Civilization. The training is part of QF's commitment to equipping teachers with modern tools and resources, ensuring the subject is delivered in an engaging and inspiring way that strengthens students' connection to their cultural identity. President of QF's PUE Abeer Al Khalifa emphasized the importance of Islamic Civilization in the curriculum, stating that it opens horizons for students to explore their rich history and cultural heritage, while also reinforcing universal human values and enhancing critical thinking skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • The training program aims to enhance teachers' capabilities in teaching Islamic Civilization, ensuring the subject is delivered in an interactive and inspiring way.
  • President of QF's PUE Abeer Al Khalifa noted that Islamic Civilization is a fundamental pillar of the educational journey, opening horizons for students to explore their history and cultural heritage.
  • The subject reinforces universal human values, enhances critical thinking and analytical skills, and encourages students to connect the past with the present and build the future.
  • Investing in teachers' development is a priority for QF, committing to equipping them with modern pedagogical tools, advanced educational resources, and continuous training and development opportunities.
  • QF is working to introduce the 'Islamic Civilization' curriculum across all its schools in the 2025-2026 academic year, to be taught to students in grades six through nine.
  • The curriculum is designed to foster pride in identity, build bridges of cultural connection with the world, and provide a deeper sense of identity and belonging for students.
  • President Al Khalifa believes that supporting teachers and enhancing their capabilities is an investment in future generations, ensuring classrooms remain rich educational environments.

Statistics:

  • The training program involved participation from 30 teachers from QF's Pre-University Education (PUE) schools.
  • The 'Islamic Civilization' curriculum will be introduced across all QF schools in the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • The curriculum will be taught to students in grades six through nine.
  • QF is committed to equipping teachers with modern pedagogical tools and advanced educational resources to deliver the subject in an inspiring way.

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency, Qatar Foundation organizes training program for teachers of "Islamic Civilization" (26 Aug 2025)
  • Qatar Foundation, President of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education Program: "Investing in Teachers is an Investment in Future Generations"

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