Islamic Schools of Distinction: Learning and Teaching Rooted in the Islamic Worldview

This book aims to provide a practical and accessible resource for school leaders and educators in Islamic schools, focusing learning and teaching rooted in the Islamic worldview. Drawing from theoretical insights and school and classroom-based case studies, it offers innovative approaches for renewing educational practice in Islamic schools across Australia and beyond. The book serves as an inspiration for educational renewal of Islamic Schools to become schools that advance distinct models of holistic faith-informed educational practice. Through contributions from experienced practitioners and seasoned academics, this book seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practical implementation in Islamic schooling.

Nadeem A. Memon is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Islamic Thought and Education (CITE) in the School of Education at Adelaide University. His research focuses on teacher education with particular emphasis on Islamic Pedagogy, comparative faith-based schooling, philosophy of religious education, and culturally and religiously responsive pedagogy.

Mohamad Abdalla is a Professor and the Founding Director of the Centre for Islamic Thought and Education (CITE) in the School of Education at Adelaide University. He has worked in the field of Islamic Studies for over 25 years and played a leading role in establishing Islamic Studies across several Australian universities.

Dylan Chown is a lecturer in the Centre for Islamic Thought and Education (CITE) in the School of Education at Adelaide University. His research focuses on teacher education, with emphasis on Islamic pedagogy and culturally and religiously responsive pedagogy as well areas of inclusion and justice and school renewal.