ICTEM 2013: The International Conference for Teacher Educators in the Muslim World

Abstract

The objective was to highlight and explore the intellectual, moral and spiritual aspects of education, in general, and Islamic teacher education, in particular. The rationale was that education should aim to transform society rather than reproduce the 'status quo'. Indeed, in Islam, the moral and spiritual development of humanity is more important than material progress and success. Muslims' well-being and happiness depends, to a great extent, on the acceptance of this presupposition. The conference also aimed to promulgate a transformative value-based education, driven by the liberating force of critical pedagogy. * At present the name of Institute of Education has been changed to Kulliyyah of Education.