How to Read More: The Simple System I’m Using to Read 30+ Books Per Year
If you know how to read, then reading books is relatively easy. You simply have to make time to read. Easier said than done, of course.Read More
34th SPELT International Conference
Speaking at the 34th SPELT International Conference on 4th November 2018, Abbas Husain presented his first talk of the day, “Chained or Changed? The New Rules of Engagement”. Having worked as a teacher trainer and educationalist for more than two decades, Mr. Husain has achieved something of a fan following: a range of people, old and young alike, who look up to Mr. Husain as a mentor and instructor.Read More
Islam In The Present Day Islamic World
How was it that the Islamic world was being defeated by non-Islamic forces everywhere and in such an irreversible fashion? Logically one of three attitudes could be taken:Read More
Do The Brighter Students Become Better In A Mixed Ability Class
Yes they do. This seems to be the simple answer that emerges from the testimony of researchers in the field. It seems to be against all common sense but if you allow me to spell out my reasoning, you might see that the issues radiate from within the microcosm of the classroom to the macrocosm of the whole nation itself.Read More
Why should a teacher write?
It is a truism that teachers want to interact with the students, get to know them as individuals with unique lives and personalities. At the same time, teachers also bring their unique selves into the class but often feel that they can’t spend valuable classroom time narrating episodes from their own biographies.Read More
Musings on Ikigai
What is your reason to rise in the morning?Read More
Rumi’s Parable: The Tattoo Master From Qazwin
This story from Rumi is the story of all of us. It is the story of a tattoo master and a man who lacks the drive and determination to get what he desires.Read More
Designing spaces for learning
The first step in changing our habits is recognizing how space is always a demonstration of power. Read More
Yoga for Leaders and Others: A poem by Philip Fried
This poem, courtesy of Guardian London, captures the sly nonchalance of the leader who keeps his cool under all conditions. Read More
Musings from Abbas Husain: A Moment of Compassion for Teachers
If it does not sit well with us to return to a gathering where we have been insulted, then we should offer our salutations to all those teachers who return to their classrooms the very next morning.Read More