{"product_id":"ico-islamic-studies-textbook-grade-9-part-1-with-cd-rom","title":"ICO Islamic Studies Textbook: Grade 9, Part 1","description":"\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere are five content areas in the book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Aqeedah (Islamic doctrine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Glorious Qur’an and its sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeerah (biography of the Prophet) and Islamic History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Ibaadaat (Worship and Rituals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorals and manners \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eThe material is presented using a spiral approach, where students revisit each area and study it in greater depth each year. \u003cbr\u003eThe Student’s Textbook contains the subject text of the lessons, exercises as well as activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ICO project is a distinguished one because:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur curricula meet the needs of the target audience for integrated, coherent, and appropriate curricula. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey were prepared according to scientific bases, assimilating the most recent educational and psychological theories. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey were prepared by special educationists who are experienced in designing curricula and who are familiar with the needs of the target group. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey employed the most recent techniques and educational aids. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey went through many quality control processes, which were carried out by specialized committees, and they were enhanced by teachers who evaluated the curricula before releasing them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Features and Characteristics of the Textbooks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese books were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO) and have certain features, which distinguish them from any other textbooks:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst: The Technical Features:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe textbooks have been designed in accordance with the international quality standards in all aspects: colors, paper, size, illustration, and printing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey have been furnished with the appropriate illustrations and pictures which match the students’ educational stage and environment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe texts have been distributed and organized in a way that makes the text stand out, paying special attention to the font type and size, and the spaces; and colors were chosen carefully to appeal to the target audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond: The Instructional and Linguistic Features:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforce the proper linguistic basis of the non-Arabic speaking students. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey build the students’ linguistic dictionary according to their environmental needs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide non-Arabic speaking students with a good deal of Islamic vocabulary. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the correct articulation of the different sounds through the study of the Glorious Qur’an. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable the students to evade making mistakes when reciting the Glorious Qur’an through employing the rules of the Arabic language. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide an integrated curriculum with well-prepared scientific content and vocabulary. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake into consideration the students’ individual mental differences and their diverse linguistic skills. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider the students’ different cultures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop the students’ creativity and mental faculties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cb\u003eThird: The Educational Content Features:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforce the principle of forgiveness and the etiquette of disagreement with others. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop the spirituality, morality, and values of the students. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students have good and balanced personalities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop the students’ pride in their Muslim identity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp the caller to Islam to develop a balanced personality that reflects the moderation of Islam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystem Requirements for CD-ROM:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWindows 2000, XP, or Vista\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ar-Desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Saudi Arabia - ICO - International Curricula Organization","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39488575758,"sku":"TCBIS9P1","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/6745\/products\/media_98808b7b-a1e5-4039-9f9c-373ac8c7e900.jpg?v=1642269845","url":"https:\/\/www.tajoora.co.uk\/products\/ico-islamic-studies-textbook-grade-9-part-1-with-cd-rom","provider":"Tajoora.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}