Structured worksheet introducing students to the key scholar for unit 4.5, S.H. Nasr.
Discussion points are based on extracts from Nasr’s (2010) “Traditional Islamic Science and Western Science”
Contains synoptic links to Religion & Ethics (Paper 2).
Lesson time: 30 mins - 1hr (depending on discussion)
Helps prepare students for a 10, 20, or 30 mark essay on Ahmed or gender
Breaks down Ahmed’s text into four key ideas
Contains key quotes & key passages for the exam
Contains strengths and weaknesses for A02 component
Flipped lesson idea for high ability: Students read Ahmed text for homework and produce 500-1000 word summary. The worksheet is then used to clear up misunderstandings and focus discussion. Alternatively, serves as a standalone lesson for a lower ability group.
Lesson time: 60 minutes
Covers Part 1 of the Justice and Liberation topic: the commandment to uphold justice and perform al-amr bil-ma’ruf wal-nahy ‘an al-munkar (enjoining good and forbidding wrong). Content based on Michael Cook’s book on this topic, which is a recommended texct on the OCR syllabus. Detailed content, evaluation, possible exam questions, and task. Could be used in class or set as homework.