Facilitator Dr. Khalid I. Al-Dossary Twitter Account: unlimited_abu

Vision: Every individual excels in cross-cultural communication and creates a peaceful tomorrow for the whole world Mission: We add divine values to the whole world through effective cross-cultural communication, hence better solutions and quality peaceful life.

Increased leverage and opportunity for learning and change (Structure Change) Events Least visible Character & Attitude & Potential Trends and Patterns Most visible Knowledge & Skills

Rationale / Objective Requirements & Duration Course Materials Course Schedule Methodology & Activities Evaluation Process &Tools

There are many people who speak English well, and who have good knowledge of Islam, yet they are unable to communicate effectively in English on Islamic subjects primarily because they lack the proper terminology to do so. The main objective of this course is to assist them communicate effectively in any intercultural encounter.

By the end of the course the participants will have acquired the following: An improvement of the Intercultural Islamic English Communication Competence The ability to discuss Islamic concepts in English The ability to give short presentations on Islamic topics of their choice An awareness of the subtleties and importance of language in any intercultural encounter. A reasonable knowledge of Islamic terminology A reasonable knowledge of necessary terminologies of other religions as needed to present Islam Ignition of the passion to use English communication skills for presenting Islam

Learning is Being! Method Character Lecture 5 % Reading 10 % Audio Visuals 20 % Demonstration 30 % Group Discussion 50 % Practice by Doing 75 % Teaching Others 90 % FacilitationFacilitation CompetenciesCompetencies Flexibility, Adaptability, Potential Knowledge Retention 90 % UNLEASHING POTENTIAL!

Participant’s willingness and commitment to presenting Islam in its true light. Participants should be able to take part in a conversation on general topics. Participants must possess a basic level of fluency in English Participants’ previous experience as a da’ee is not a must. Anyone who is using English at work / life as a medium of communication (Doctors, English teachers, engineers, etc) The course consists of a total of 32 hours –16 hours in class and 16 hours working on projects outside the class.

The Evaluation will involve all the participants who attend. The facilitators & participants will be conducting constant evaluation of the participants English language/communication skills using different Evaluation tools. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if the participants are applying what they have learned in the workshop; that is, if they are competently performing the English language communicative tasks required in the activities.

A presentation checklist An oral appraisal checklist An Encounter Evaluation form

Delivering on the spot 4-minute baseline talk Burning Platform Scenario/act Reading aloud/Visualization (Every week) Why convert? Storytelling (Every week) The Communication Ladder (An individual Exercise) The Jigsaw Exercise (Team Exercise) Observing mini-presentations delivered by participants Field visit (Visiting Islamic centers) Video watching famous speakers & team presentation Conducting a dialogue with any target encounter Note: Participants and facilitators cooperate in learning & evaluation.

Real discussions with target audience Responding to Misconceptions Role play/scenarios Attending a mini-lecture followed by questions Delivering final presentations Delivering real presentations (Optional) Note: Participants and facilitators cooperate in learning & evaluation.

Week 1 Baseline talk Week 2 Language Sensitivity Week 3 Analysis Of Encounter Week 4 Basic Christian Principles Week 5 Misconceptions Week 6 Misconceptions Week 7 Mini-Lecture& Final Presentations Week 8 Final Presentations

Activity  Explanation of course / Language Focus  Explaining evaluation tools  Probing Q’s & Film 2min. Baseline Presentations Facilitators & Participants Week 1 (2 hrs) Week 1 (2 hrs) Assignment  Read, recite and record pamphlets/articles on basic Islamic principles  summarize & report next session.  Why convert? Storytelling

Assignment  Read, recite and record pamphlets/articles on basic Islamic principles  Encounter: each participant should present Islam to a non- Muslim and report findings. Week 2 (2hrs) Week 2 (2hrs) Activity  Reacting to English Expressions Related to Islam  A question is posed to each group Facilitators & Participants

Activity  Reporting encounter & Discussion  Distributing roles for next scenario session Assignment  Christian Muslim Dialogue  Christianity and Islam as seen in the Bible  Choose a topic for your final presentation  Video watching of speakers & team presentation Week 3 (2 hrs) Week 3 (2 hrs) Facilitators & Participants

Activity  Scenario with a Christian Assignment  Reading misconceptions  Preparing for next session  Read, recite and record pamphlets/articles on basic Islamic principles  Why convert? Storytelling Week 4 (2 hrs) Week 4 (2 hrs) Guest Speakers & Participants

Activity  Role play or scenario Assignment  Reading misconceptions  Read, recite and record pamphlets on basic Islamic principles, summarize & report next session  Why convert? Storytelling Week 5 (2 hrs+) Week 5 (2 hrs+) Guest Speakers & Participants

Activity  Scenario with A non- Muslim Assignment  Read, recite and record pamphlets on basic Islamic principles, summarize  Why convert? Storytelling Week 6 (2 hrs) Week 6 (2 hrs) Guest Speakers & Participants

Activity  Team exemplary speakers presentations  Final participants’ presentations & Feedback Film talk Assignment  Preparing for the final presentation.  Read, recite and record pamphlets on basic Islamic principles, summarize Week 7 (2 hrs+) Week 7 (2 hrs+) Guest Speakers & Participants

Activity  Final participants’ presentations & Feedback  Film all presentations  Compare with initial presentation (Individual responsibility) Assignment  Arrange for a talk in one of the Dawah Centers (Optional) Week 8 (2 hrs+) Week 8 (2 hrs+) Participants

KID’s Communication Ladder Khalid I. Al-Dossary Improve your ISLAMIC English Communication Skills Jigsaw Exercise

1.Assist the key facilitator / facilitating presenter. 2.Assure individuals concentrate on tasks. 3.Respond to any queries from the team. 4.Act as a mobile dictionary. 5.Make sure monopoly of one individual does not occur. 6.Encourage all team members to participate equally. 7.Watch every step in the workshop having in mind to fully facilitate a future workshop 8.Follow up on the assignment for every participant. 9.Project-based presentations

ISLAMIC TOPICS The QURAN This Is Islam The Messengers The Final Message The articles of Faith Morality The Creator The Pillars of Islam The Hereafter Who Is Allah? Concept Of Worship In Islam Islam Is Peace and Mercy Concept Of Worship In Islam Mary The Great Woman of Mankind

1. Choose a topic that interests you. Choose a topic that will add value to you & others Apply Jigsaw activity (divide topic into equal pieces amongst team members)

2. Read the article silently and thoroughly. Know the meaning of each word. Practice pronouncing each word.

3. Seek assistance from your team. Ask about words you don’t know. Ask how to pronounce certain words.

4. Summarize the article/poster Concentrate on the main points Focus on Topic sentences introduction & Conclusion

5. Read the article aloud. Read aloud in a conversational manner Visualize audience & someone talking to you Note: Put your forefingers in your ears

6. Revise the summary. Go back & see what important points you missed.

7. Reflect over the summary. Close your eyes, put your head on the desk and try to remember your summary. Rehearse the summary while closing your eyes.

8. Practice the summary with your fellow team member. Discuss the summary with team Ask for feedback.

9. Listen attentively to your colleague. Provide constructive feedback. Ask questions.

10. Present the summary to the team. Organization: Introduction, Body, Conclusion Voice projection, posture & eye contact

11. Document your work as a reference. Periodically return to them & review Keep articles & summaries.

1.Siraj Activity: Practice Jigsaw Activity workshop steps by reading at least 10 posters. 1.The Encounter activity: A.Select & read two brochures and discuss contents with Non-Muslim: “Islam at a Glance” & “Who is Muhammad?” B.Upon completion send your assignment to me & your team after answering these questions:  Who did you approach?  How did you approach him/her?  What questions did you ask?  What answers did you receive?  How did you feel before approaching him/her?  How did feel during the discussion?  How did you feel after the discussion? After Workshop Assignments

Have this English Communication Meal at least 3 times a week.

Summary 1.Choose an article that interests you. 2.Read the article silently and thoroughly. 3.Seek assistance from your team. 4.Summarize the article. 5.Read the article aloud. 6.Revise the summary. 7.Reflect over the summary 8.Practice the summary with your fellow team member. 9.Listen attentively to your colleague. 10.Present the summary to the teams. 11.Document your work as a reference. 12.After workshop assignment Note: Have this English Communication Meal at least 3 times a week.

May Allah Bless You All

 Learning projects (Great speakers)  Reading & Research  Analyses of videos & DVDs etc  Meetings & Discussions  Problem-Based Inquiry  Presentations

SDLT Project in 13 Steps/Episodes 3.Decide where to learn. 4.Set specific deadlines or intermediate targets. 2.Choose specific activities, methods, resources or equipment. 1.Decide what detailed knowledge and skill to learn. 6.Decide the pace at which to proceed during a learning episode. 7.Estimate the gap between the current and desired knowledge/skill. 8.Identify & eliminate any factors hindering learning. 9. Access the desired resources and/or equipment. 10. Prepare and arrange a room for learning. 11. Prepare a fund for the use of resources. 12. Schedule time for the learning. 5.Decide when to begin a learning episode. 13. Take steps to increase the motivation for learning sessions.