HOW TO ANALYSE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE/SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT IN THE 21ST CENTURY. Presenter Dawud Ilham

HOW TO ANALYSE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE/SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT IN THE 21ST CENTURY Presenter Dawud Ilham

Significant Person?????? Fethullah Gülen topped the 2008 Top 100 Public Intellectuals Poll and came out as the most influential thinker. Gülen was named as one of TIME magazine's World's 100 Most Influential People in 2013. Oxford Analytica from www.forbes.com Gulen Inspires Muslims Worldwide Oxford Analytica 01.21.08, 6:00 AM ET

Muhammed Fethullah Gülen (born 27 April 1941) is a Turkish preacher, former imam, and writer. The Muslim Martin Luther? Fethullah Gulen Attempts an Islamic Reformation. it is Gulen that has tried to make actual contributions as an Islamic intellectual and develop a genuinely modern school of Islam that reconciles the religion with liberal democracy, scientific rationalism, ecumenism, and free enterprise.. By Victor Gaetan https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/turkey/2014-02- 20/muslim-martin-luther

Whatever we say In social science We only have 35% to 75% possibility of to be correct Kerim Balci (Editor in Chief, Turkish Review Journal) John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison distinguished service professor of political science and co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago

Reality of Teaching - hints Information overload Guide students how to learn Not just information transfer Give students explanation (WHY question centric) of the content in digestible chunks making it as much relative as possible to their understanding of world views. This must be done while giving students access to abundance of useful resources

During teaching - hints For every topic covered students are to: Must Write WHATEVER THEY WANT in their class workbook with linking the key word in the topic to the topic of their understanding in their sentences. Students must establish skills linking keywords or ideas to topic through out learning that means understanding relationships, cause and effect etc. Aim to Select one or two students to read their response aloud and give quick positive feedback in each class session if possible

Exam housekeeping guide useful for students General preparation before exam Water, and minimum three tested black ink writing pen Reading Time (according to Damien Kerr Holy Spirit College Lakemba) Section 3: make a decision Section 2: Check what you are up against Section 4: just a glance Section 3: mentalise a plan DO NOT TOUCH SECTION I Writing time While your plan is in your head, write it down! Plan a response. It may not be there when you come back to answering your essay! ( 3 minutes) add to it later

Important: reality of exam Enter exam knowing what is going to be in exam You should have already made your decision during the reading time, so there will be no need to ponder which question to answer - no wasted time. Each Section 2 should take 27 minutes, but invariably candidates take longer. You are given 1 minute and 48 seconds for each mark

What do markers want? Band 6? Every genuine part of answer deserves a mark! The question is WHAT MARK?

What do markers want? No memory dump please! IF band 5 and above wanted

What do markers want? Succinct answers - if you have time at the end, go back to it an answer to the question WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW, WHY example, explanation (cause and effect) sacred text quotes, explanation complementary quote, explanation variants interpretation and application

Must memorise Sources of information on the significant people/schools of thought Context the people Lived (e.g. culture, issues.. etc.) and similarity to today Background to people/schools of thought Earlier occupation prior to becoming significant Development PATH of significant people/schools of thought to be significant Contribution to their own contemporary community Contribution to their Religion Impact of their contribution to the religion and community and individual adherents Variants understanding of the significant person

Must Apply memorised facts Link memory data to key words in the question and make it relevant to the question. Start each paragraph with the key word from the question. This keyword should be in the first sentence and last sentence and these sentence should NOT be exact replica.

Ways to approach Learning Significant Person (SP) Need to establish close to clear understanding of the context SP entered lived and left Relate similar contextual settings of today s world Following the establishing of contextual understanding Identify different social actors and ideas relevant to SP What challenge the individuals and community faced is there any similarity today and how did they interact SP Remove SP from the history to explore impact Teacher role play as SP and let students challenge the position of the teacher by presenting the issues faced by SP

2010 SOR II Syllabus HSC:ISLAM Students learn about: Students learn to: Significant People and Ideas the contribution to Islam of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Muhammad and the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, drawn from: Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid A isha Bint AbuBakar Fatima Al Zahra Imam Malik Imam Abu Hanifa Imam Al-Shafi Abu ali Hussein Ibn Sina Rabi a al-adawiyya Al-Ghazali Sayyid Maududi Sayyid Qutb another person or school of thought significant to Islam the effect of that person OR school of thought on Islam explain the contribution to the development and expression of Islam of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Muhammad and the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, drawn from: Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid A isha Bint AbuBakar Fatima Al Zahra Imam Malik Imam Abu Hanifa Imam Al-Shafi Abu ali Hussein Ibn Sina Rabi a al-adawiyya Al-Ghazali Sayyid Maududi Sayyid Qutb another person or school of thought significant to Islam analyse the impact of this person OR school of thought on Islam Ethics ONE of the following areas of ethical teaching in Islam: bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics describe and explain Islamic ethical teachings on bioethics OR environmental ethics OR sexual ethics Significant practices in the life of adherents ONE significant practice within Islam drawn from: Friday prayer at the mosque Funeral ceremony Hajj describe ONE significant practice within Islam drawn from: Friday prayer at the mosque Funeral ceremony Hajj demonstrate how this practice expresses the beliefs of Islam analyse the significance of this practice for both the individual and the Muslim community

What are the key themes on Syllabus? the contribution to the development and expression analyse the impact of this person

HSC Question 2015 Section II Identify the Key words and start your paragraph with the key words. List the key words in the above question (a) (i) List the key words in the above question (a) (ii)

(a)(i)identify TWO contributions made by ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Muhammad and the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, to the development of Islam (2 marks)

(a)(i)identify TWO contributions made by ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Muhammad and the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, to the development of Islam (2 marks) Answer?????? Key word contributions, TO THE development of Islam NOT Muslim adherents Remember this is just two marks question

(a)(ii) Summarise the impact on Islam of the significant person OR school of thought in part (a)(i) (5 Marks)

(a)(ii) Summarise the impact on Islam of the significant person OR school of thought in part (a)(i) (5 Marks) Answer?????? Key words Impact, ON Islam NOT adherents or community Remember this is FIVE marks question

HSC Question 2015 Section III Identify the key words and use them to start paragraph One key word or concept per paragraph

HSC Question 2013 Section III

HSC Question 2013 Section III Note from marking center Question 4 Islam Candidates showed strength in these areas: demonstrating knowledge of the contribution of one significant person or school of thought in Islam in particular, A isha bint Abu Bakr, Al Ghazali, Sayyid Qutb and Sufism describing the contribution of this person/school of thought to the development and/or expression of Islam demonstrating accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding of Islamic ethical teachings, particularly environmental ethics providing reasons for ethical teachings using extracts from the sacred texts (Qur an and Hadith) as well as from Muslim scholars and organisations. Candidates need to improve in these areas: making a judgement about the contribution of the significant person or school of thought to the development of Islam demonstrating understanding of sexual ethics and bioethics using Islamic terminology correctly.

HSC Question 2012 Section III

This statement strongly reflects the impact of.. in the work of reforming, transforming and revitalising the Islamic tradition. His impact over time was enormous both as a.. and.. Contributions --. This had a effect on the.. Tradition. His/Her teachings were the.. transforming the tradition from and establishing instructions for the Muslim communities. The contributions (e.g. writings,) especially., were greatly influenced by his/her contribution. SP(significant Person) is credited with. His/Her contribution continue to revitalise especially his/her concept. Established contribution., for example... Communities were reformed and transformed by the teachings of. His/Her contribution/teachings inspired followers, including.., to think deeply on. (e.g. theological matters). Although., SP experienced great difficulties, including.., while spreading his/her contribution (e.g. message of love and God). As a role model he/she revitalised the communities in which he/she preached/taught/helped and visited. Best-known contributions.this inspirational message is a model for all.and still inspires followers today. Often used as a.today for Changed the societies that he/she visited/lived. He/She founded/contibuted to followers about how to live a..life, based on the teachings of This had a transforming and revitalising impact upon the then.. communities. Responsible for spread of beyond he/she was the arguably/first great.undertaking... His/Her example and teachings from his writings transformed, challenged and inspired.. in the first century and still continue today.

Tips on answering question Demonstrate an explicit understanding of Religion (Islam) Be clear and objective ( should not sound like a marketing advertisement) Use Judgement and express without the derogative language Explicitly supported by specific scripture references, other writings and examples Know key contribution and impact (e.g. initial examples of change and challenge) this needs to me memorised Correct and relevant terminology If there is a source/ quote/ stimulus provided must refer to it through the entire response NOT just at the beginning and ending of essay

HSC Question 2011 Section II

(a) Summarise the contribution of ONE significant person or school of 3 thought, other than Muhammad and the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, to the development and expression of Islam.

(a) Summarise the contribution of ONE significant person or school of 3 thought, other than Muhammad and the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs, to the development and expression of Islam. Question 4 Islam Question : From marking center 4 (a) Answers could include: A isha Bint Abu Bakr Chose frugality and fidelity over wealth/marriage Passionate about education, especially for women Compassionate care of orphans and foster children Recorded and preserved material that was basis of the Hadith Distribution of riches to the poor model for Zakat Strong, intelligent, independent Muslim woman Question

(b) Summarise the impact of the significant person or school of 4 thought chosen in part (a).

(b)summarise the impact of the significant person or school of 4 thought chosen in part (a). Answer?????? Key words Summarise Impact Remember this is just FOUR marks question

Summarise the impact of the significant person or school of 4 thought chosen in part (a). 4 (b) Answers could include: From marking center A isha is a model of intellect and independence in women while remaining a faithful Muslim. The Hadith has become a text that offers models of desirable attitudes and behaviour, and a guide for decision-making in Islam. A isha s life and contribution offers a model for women in Islam. A isha s life and contribution offers resources to Muslim women that provide alternatives to negative stereotypes of Muslim women.

(c) All aspects of life are worship for a Muslim. 8 How well does the statement reflect the impact of the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a)?

(c) All aspects of life are worship for a Muslim. 8 How well does the statement reflect the impact of the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a)? A isha is one of the individuals in the history of Islam who was able to live up to the above statement. Her life was a testimony to how every aspect of it is considered to be an act of worship. The first example of this was in the private sphere of her life, with her role as a wife and mother..

Glossary of terms ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL THINKING Analyse, distinguish, examine, explain, extract, Investigate APPLICATION AND PERFORMANCE Demonstrate, discuss, apply, construct KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Define, describe, account for, outline, recall, recount EVALUATION Appreciate, assess, evaluate, justify, account for