Teaching Islamic History with Purpose

This engaging session with training expert Uzma Ahmed is designed for teachers, parents, and community educators who want to bring Islamic history to life. Discover how to move beyond dates and dynasties to teach history in a way that shapes identity, strengthens faith, and confronts common misconceptions about Islam. Through practical tools, sample lessons, and myth-busting discussions, you’ll leave empowered to teach Islamic history with relevance, confidence, and clarity.

Please note this workshop is intended for adults working with learners in grades 6-12.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of Islamic history in shaping Muslim identity and worldview.
2. Identify common misconceptions and distortions about Islamic history (e.g., “Islam spread by force”) and how to address them in teaching.
3. Apply five key pedagogical principles to design engaging and purposeful Islamic history lessons.
4. Evaluate and improve lesson samples using a values-based and myth-corrective lens.
5. Use practical tools and frameworks to plan age-appropriate, thematic, and meaningful Islamic history lessons for diverse learners in Canada.