Education and Muslim Identity During a Time of Tension explores life inside an Islamic Center and school in present-day America. Brooks' work draws on in-depth discussions with community and school leaders, teachers, parents and students to present thoughtful and contemporary perspectives on many issues central to American-Muslim identities.
Education and Muslim Identity During a Time of Tension explores life inside an Islamic Center and school in present-day America. Brooks' work draws on in-depth discussions with community and school leaders, teachers, parents and students to present thoughtful and contemporary perspectives on many issues central to American-Muslim identities.
Melanie C. Brooks is Senior Lecturer of Educational Policy at Monash University, Australia. She is a J. William Fulbright Senior Scholar alumnus who has conducted studies in the United States, Egypt, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Her research focuses on contemporary issues influencing educational leadership and the unique role religion plays in education.
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Contents Advance Praise Foreword The (Mis)Understanding of Islamic Education 1. Finding and Sustaining a Community: "I'm not here, I'm not there, and I want to belong." 2. Establishing a Unique Education: "We need to teach our kids about Islam." 3. Leading American Islamic Academy: "God wants us to practice responsibility, kindness, compassion and respect." 4. Managing Diversity: "Differences are important and so we don't ignore them." 5. Having Confidence in American Islamic Academy: "The students are learning not only about the Qur'an but also about being Muslim in America today." 6. Developing an American Muslim Identity: "Here, kids don't grow up in a bubble." 7. Navigating Gender: "We shouldn't have that type of diversity." 8. Challenging Hate: "We are not planning to bomb anything. We are normal human beings." 9. Responding to the 2016 Presidential Election: "What are we going to do now?" 10. Finding Balance During a Time of Tension: Lessons Learned Glossary of Islamic Terms References Index
Contents Advance Praise Foreword The (Mis)Understanding of Islamic Education 1. Finding and Sustaining a Community: "I'm not here, I'm not there, and I want to belong." 2. Establishing a Unique Education: "We need to teach our kids about Islam." 3. Leading American Islamic Academy: "God wants us to practice responsibility, kindness, compassion and respect." 4. Managing Diversity: "Differences are important and so we don't ignore them." 5. Having Confidence in American Islamic Academy: "The students are learning not only about the Qur'an but also about being Muslim in America today." 6. Developing an American Muslim Identity: "Here, kids don't grow up in a bubble." 7. Navigating Gender: "We shouldn't have that type of diversity." 8. Challenging Hate: "We are not planning to bomb anything. We are normal human beings." 9. Responding to the 2016 Presidential Election: "What are we going to do now?" 10. Finding Balance During a Time of Tension: Lessons Learned Glossary of Islamic Terms References Index
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