Education Research

Now, Gujarat Muslim teachers are on the way to do something new and innovative for the students. They may be the trendsetter for many schools and colleges.


If you thought Maths is boring, tough and cannot be made interesting, here is an eye opener for you. The F.D. Higher Secondary School, managed by a reputed Muslim Trust in Jahapura of Ahmedabad is busy making arrangements to set up a full-fledged maths laboratory for its students of class VIII, IX & XI (Science).


The school plans to use mathematical models made by two of its teachers. These models, the school says, will enable students to understand maths better. Close to 50 models will initially be a part of the lab which will be ready by October. The number of models will be increased later.


The models include a ‘Circle Master’ made by Saeed Sheikh, who teaches science and maths at the school. It is made from plywood and has been designed to help students learn fundamentals of maths like radius, chord and diameter in a simple manner.


This is done through the use of nails on the plywood fixed at an equal distance, which is used to determine the circle, its area and its different parts. The models also includes a geometrical board.


Sheikh says, very often, children do not understand theorems or concepts like area through textbooks. It therefore becomes necessary to make them understand through some kind of teaching aid.


For example, I have designed a mathematical model on the Pythagoras theorem. Instead of explaining the Pythagoras theorem, which says that the sum of the areas of two squares on the legs equals the area of the square on the hypotenuse.


I have used three rectangles to explain the theorem, which makes it much easier for students to grasp.”


Yusuf Khatumbra, another teacher, who has developed a mathematical model called “Area Master” says, “the concept of area master is based upon the formula to convert a rectangle into a square. If one cuts a rectangle into three pieces, and if they are combined a square can be formed.


Principal Gena Husain says, that the maths lab will be a new approach in education as far as the learning of the subject is concerned. He says, “This is a way to make maths more interesting and easy for students.”


(The writer can be contacted at lakhani63@yahoo.com)

Indian Muslim Association (IMAN), is a community service organisation based in Dubai for the past 30 years. IMAN conducted “DISCOVER YOURSELF” (called ‘Unarvai Unnai’ in Tamil) on 08th June 2007 Friday at the Central School Auditorium in Dubai. The wokshop was conducted by A.W. Sadathullah Khan Saheb, Editor, Islamic Voice.


B.S. Mubarak, Consul - Labour & Welfare of Consulate General of India in Dubai had inaugurated this workshop in Tamil and congratulated IMAN for this valuable service to the community. M. Abdul Rahman Vice President of IMAN had presided over the workshop.


Dr. Salahudeen from Rashid Hospital, together with Husain Basha, Jalal, Feroze and others translated message into Tamil for the benefit of Tamil speaking people.


Morethan 120 people actively participated in this workshop. They asked IMAN to conduct this workshop on regular basis.


Momento was presented to Dr Salahudeen by Abdul Katheem, Vice President of IMAN.


Liaqath Ali A, General Secretary of IMAN delivered the vote of thanks.


Mohamed Hidayathullah K - Media Co-ordinator of IMAN, Hameed Yasin A - Jamath Co-ordinator, Mohamed Thaha A - Education Secretary arranged all the facilities for the participants.

Hyderabad Zakath and Charitable Trust have announced a budget for scholarships of Rs. 10 crores ($2.5 millions) for the year 2007-08. They expect to disburse scholarships to about 22,000 students from various districts in AP and 15,000 students from the schools managed by them. About 12,000 students will be given scholarships for professional courses like Engineering, Medicines, MBA, MCA, B. Pharmacy, M.Sc., M.Ed., B.Ed. etc. The budget for the current year is an improvement of over 3 Crores from the previous year.

In order to fulfill their commitment to educate 22,000 students this year, they are looking for support from donors by way of Zakat in advance or Sadaqah.

Those who are wish to donate, can do so at the following address by means of Cheques or DD’s in favour of:

Hyderabad Zakath and Charitable Trust

1-8-353 to 355, Begumpet, Besides HUDA Office, Secunderabad - 500 003, A.P., India. Phone Nos. (0091) (40) 27907680 / 27901426 Fax: (0091) (40) 27901239. Web site: www.feed-hyd.org E-mail: support@feed-hyd.org (Registration No. 010230673 of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976)




New Delhi: The Muslim India Educational and Cultural Trust (MIECT) has announced 60 scholarships of Rs. 2,53,200 for Muslim university students, on merit cum-means basis, for the academic year 2007-2008.The trust had awarded 50 scholarships in the academic year 2006-07.
The details of the scholarships, which have to be given, are as follows:

Ten Nizamuddin Scholarship of Rs.700 p.m will be given for Post-graduate (or equivalent) courses in Information Technology or Computer Application or Business Administration.

Five Sakina Khatoon Scholarships, specially for Muslim women of Rs.600 p.m. For a post-graduate course, preferably professional, or for technical, undergraduate courses including BCA,BBA,B.Pharma,BUMS.

Five Proff.S.A.Majid Scholarships of Rs. 600 p.m. For Master’s Course or equivalent in Law, Journalism, Mass Communication and related subjects.

Five Begam S.A.Majid Scholarship of Rs. 600 p.m. For postgraduate courses in English, Statistics, Development, Economics, Social Work Education.

Five Proff. Nayyar Pervez Shahabuddin Scholarship of Rs. 600 p.m. For B.Tech students in IIT or equivalent institution.

Five Dr. Hasan Majid Medical Scholarships of Rs 600 p.m. For MBBS courses, preferably with good record in Orthopedics.

Twenty five MIECT Scholarships for under-graduate Degree Courses or Technical Diploma Courses of Rs. 400 p.m. respectively.

The enrollment of applicants in Colleges and Departments of recognised universities is necessary.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.mushawarat.com or on request, from the Managing Trustee, The Muslim India Educational and Cultural Trust, D-250, Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110 025 (Tel: 2694 6780, Email: muslim@del3.vsnl.net.in or syedshahabuddinexmp@gmail.com).

Past awardees who have not completed their courses may attach the result of their last examination to their renewal application

The last date of receiving applications is 15 August, 2007.




Hamdard Education Society is inviting applications for Loan Scholarships now from Students who have passed their respective examinations as follows:
1) High School/Higher Secondary Rs. 250/- per month
2) Intermediate or equivalent Rs. 350/- per month
3) Graduation Rs. 500/- per month
4) Students pursuing Doctorate Rs.1200/- per month

Only those students who intend to continue their education at least up to the academic Year 2008 – 2009 need apply. The amount of loans availed has top be paid back in the same number of installments it is given and the repayment will commence after the completion of education. While awarding the loan scholarships, the main stress will be on Science, Engineering and Medicine.

For more details, contact: Hamdard Education Society, Talimabad, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi - 110062. Tel: 26045063, 26042064, 26042370. n

Human Welfare Trust, a New Delhi based Muslim NGO has announced a limited number of scholarships for poor and meritorious students pursuing higher studies in several fields.

Who can apply?: Students Pursuing MSW, MA (Sociology), MA (Psychology), MA (Economics), LLM, MA (Journalism), MA (Public Relation), MA (Rural Development), MA (Education Management), MBA, MBA (Hospital Management), MA (Human Rights), MA (Peace and Conflict Management), MA (NGO Management), Diploma in Film Technology and PG Diploma in Development Communication.

For more details contact: Human Welfare Trust, D-307, Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New delhi-110025. E-mail: sidheeqhassan@gmail.com (Courtesy IANS)