Sound Vision Canada Islamic School Teacher Training

In partnership with Ummah Nabawiah Masjid, Sound Vision Canada is delighted to offer a two-day teacher training program with experts Imam Belal Ahmad, Dr. Fadwa Elashi, and Beena Ahmed.

Bringing Joy to Your Classroom

Aug. 30 & Aug. 31, 2025

9:30 am - 4:30 pm each day

Ummah Nabawiah Masjid, 2074 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON

Attendees will receive the Sound Vision Canada teacher training workbook and other helpful resources. A Sound Vision Canada teacher training certificate will be issued upon completion of the program.

Educators, school administrators, homeschooling parents, and aspiring teachers are all welcome. This training is open to full-time, part-time, and weekend Islamic School teachers, as well as anyone passionate about Islamic education!

Training Modules:

Spiritual Preparation of the Teacher

Nurturing the Whole Child

Building a Positive Classroom Culture

Designing Engaging Lessons

Training Learning Objectives:

1. To learn about the teaching qualities of the Prophet (PBUH)

2. To engage in self-reflection

3. To learn how to engage the whole child and develop purposeful, creative lessons

4. To learn strategies we can use to develop a positive classroom culture

5. To learn how to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom

6. To introduce a framework for classroom behaviour management

7. To share experiences and practical knowledge

8. To encourage ongoing steps towards personal and spiritual growth

Imam Belal Ahmad is an Islamic scholar, school administrator, and khateeb. He currently serves as the principal of an elementary school within the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

Dr. Fadwa Elashi is a former assistant professor of developmental psychology with experience teaching courses on educational psychology, learning through play, and child development. She is founder and executive director of Nectar Education.

Beena Ahmed has been an educator for more than 15 years and currently works with the Peel Board of Education. She holds a Master of Education in Curriculum Pedagogy and Teacher Development from OISE. She started her career working at an Islamic School teaching various grades, later being promoted to take on a school leadership position as a vice-principal.