Education with Muslims: Moving Forward and Engaging Communities

Sydney - Wednesday, 4 November, 9.30am-3.30pm

REGISTRATIONS CLOSED WORKSHOP FULL - Education with Muslims: Moving Forward and Engaging Communities, 4 November 2009, Sydney

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Melbourne - Friday, 22 May 2009, 9.30am-2.45pm

Education with Muslims: Moving Forward was first launched successfully on Friday, 22 May 2009, with 60 participants attending at the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne. Watch excerpts from the workshop below! If the videos below do not work, please click here.

The feedback from the participants on the day was extremely positive. The following are some of the comments received in writing:

• It was excellent and inspiring. The whole workshop was really informative and heartening to think that such fantastic people and projects are working in education in Victoria.
• The opportunity to meet with like-minded people to further the cause of acceptance and understanding in our schools and the wider communitiy.
• A broader understanding of Muslims in Australia on all levels. Excellent workshop discussions and topics. Great activities, interactive and most engaging.
• Increased awareness of Muslim history in Australia. Increased awareness of individual student's experiences. Awareness of cultural realities such as Muslim parents' views on the role of education.
• It was great to see so many people who were interested in Islam and building bridges.
• A better awareness of parents' attitudes, namely their expectations of their teachers' responsibilities. Learning to first look at people and get better informed on what influences their judgment and decisions.

Speakers and facilitators on the day included:

• Andree Poulter - Assistant Principal of the Reservoir District Secondary College, which has a sizeable Muslim student population that has grown rapidly in the past decade

• Patricia Hinks from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), who spoke on the possible curriculum entry points to develop a literacy of Islam and Muslims in schools

• Dr Eeqbal Hassim - Muslim education expert (former lecturer, research fellow and professional learning coordinator at the University of Melbourne)

• Katherine Schoo - Executive Director (ACSA)

• Jennet Cole-Adams - Director, Curriculum and Membership Services (ACSA)

The day also included student representatives from the Ivanhoe Grammar School and Reservoir District Secondary College.

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Melbourne - Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 9.30am-3.30pm

Following the success of the launch of Education with Muslims: Moving Forward, on 22 May 2009, we incorporated the overwhelmingly positive feedback and suggestions to present Education with Muslims: Moving Forward and Engaging Communities, a full day workshop in two parts, with more guest speakers, two panel discussions and two roundtable discussion sessions. 25 participants came to this workshop held at the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne.

Speakers and facilitators on the day included:

• Dr Fida Sanjakdar - Lecturer in Teacher Education, Monash University; expert on Muslim sex education

• Anisa Buckley - PhD candidate, University of Melbourne; consultant, Amanah Consulting; executive member, Islamic Women's Welfare Council

• Riad Galil - Imam of Heidelberg Mosque; executive member, Victorian Board of Imams; executive member, Jewish Christian Muslim Association

• Dr Eeqbal Hassim

• Katherine Schoo

• Jennet Cole-Adams

The day also included a student representative from the Ivanhoe Grammar School.

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Sydney - Friday, 14 August, 9.30am-3.30pm

Education with Muslims: Moving Forward and Engaging Communities came for the first time to Sydney. The workshop was held at the Grand Criterion Room, Radisson Hotel and Suites. With 50 participants, it was the most engaging and dynamic day with lots of discussion and opportunities to network and share experiences.

Speakers and facilitators on the day included:

• Silma Ihram - Muslim education pioneer and consultant in Australia; community activist

• Makiz Ansari - Education coordinator, Affinity Intercultural Foundation

• Dr Eeqbal Hassim

• Katherine Schoo

• Jennet Cole-Adams

The day also included student representatives from Punchbowl Boys High School.

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