Narratives of Positive Impact by Canadian Muslims to Counter Islamophobia in High School Education

Submitter and Co-author information

Adita Lia, University of WindsorFollow

Keywords

Islamophobia, Canadian Muslims, pressbook, high school education

Type of Proposal

Oral Presentation

Faculty

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Zareen Amtul

Proposal

The goal of this project is to create a comprehensive pressbook that highlights the inspiring stories of Canadian Muslims who have made significant positive contributions to their communities. High school students can use the pressbook as a teaching tool, and it comes with thoughtfully designed lesson plans and quizzes to make learning interesting and educational. Driven by the pressing necessity to eliminate misunderstandings concerning Islam and its adherents, this project employs a qualitative methodology. By presenting their varied accomplishments and dispelling misconceptions, the pressbook aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Muslim experiences in Canada. The project's conclusions highlight how personal narratives have the power to change people's perspectives. Not only do these narratives showcase the tenacity and accomplishments of Muslims in Canada, but they also offer a forum for positive discourse and compassion. This initiative fosters a more tolerant and understanding society by promoting inclusivity through the presentation of a range of narratives. To sum up, this pressbook project makes a substantial contribution to the conversation about inclusivity and cultural understanding. By including these tales in high school curricula, educators can give students the knowledge and compassion they need to confront stereotypes and actively eradicate Islamophobia. Following the guidelines, this abstract presents a thorough summary of the project's goals and wider societal implications.

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Narratives of Positive Impact by Canadian Muslims to Counter Islamophobia in High School Education

The goal of this project is to create a comprehensive pressbook that highlights the inspiring stories of Canadian Muslims who have made significant positive contributions to their communities. High school students can use the pressbook as a teaching tool, and it comes with thoughtfully designed lesson plans and quizzes to make learning interesting and educational. Driven by the pressing necessity to eliminate misunderstandings concerning Islam and its adherents, this project employs a qualitative methodology. By presenting their varied accomplishments and dispelling misconceptions, the pressbook aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Muslim experiences in Canada. The project's conclusions highlight how personal narratives have the power to change people's perspectives. Not only do these narratives showcase the tenacity and accomplishments of Muslims in Canada, but they also offer a forum for positive discourse and compassion. This initiative fosters a more tolerant and understanding society by promoting inclusivity through the presentation of a range of narratives. To sum up, this pressbook project makes a substantial contribution to the conversation about inclusivity and cultural understanding. By including these tales in high school curricula, educators can give students the knowledge and compassion they need to confront stereotypes and actively eradicate Islamophobia. Following the guidelines, this abstract presents a thorough summary of the project's goals and wider societal implications.