Understanding Islam and the Muslim community Paper instructions: Attached you will see the outline that I proposed to my professor and I need the paper to cover these topics as well as answer the following questions that are listed below.   Islam is a highly controversial and sensitive issue in today’s world, and there are many misconceptions about its beliefs, values, and goals. For example, many Americans believe that most Muslims live in the Middle East, while in reality Indonesia has many more people of the Islamic faith. What this means is that Islam, like Judaism and Christianity, is practiced in many different cultures, and it both shapes and is shaped by those cultures. For this assignment,   research the teachings of Islam and how they are interpreted and or practiced in different countries and cultures, including the United States, Great Britain, the Middle East, India, Pakistan, and other Asian countries. Additionally, how is it contrasted with Christianity and Judaism? How do these understandings impact the ways that Muslims and non-Muslims interact and communicate with one another?   Include a Title page in APA format. For information on APA formatting, please see the APA reference materials located in your Syllabus. Include an introductory paragraph that introduces your chosen scenario and previews the main topics your paper will cover. Include a concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and the benefits of learning about the issues you’ve discussed. Use headers to organize your paper and divide into sections as appropriate.   Include a Reference page in APA format, with at least four credible sources. Check to be sure you’ve covered all the questions posed in your topic scenario and that you’ve provided clear strategies for problems that have been presented.

This is a disturbing film about the education system and the resistance to change.  Students are caught in the middle.  Before you start watching this film, recall your high school education experience – both good and bad parts. Then think about taking on the role of a teacher – what kind of teacher would you be?  What would it be like to have been your teacher in your classroom?   At the end of your documentary review, connecting the film to course content, please address these questions. 1.  According to the movie, what are the problems in education? List them below 2.  According to the movie, how should the problems in our educational system be fixed? –   3.  To what extent are parents and families responsible for student success? 4.  To what extent do you agree with the movie’s argument that teachers are the main factor behind school success or failure? 5.  What factors do you think should be taken into consideration when evaluating teacher performance and determining pay levels? 6.  Do you agree with Ayers’ argument that student poverty and lack of school funding play a major role in school success or failure?  Why or why not?   7.  What do you think are the essential skills that a young person needs to prepare for a full and productive life after high school? 8.  What can a school community do to create an environment that values and prioritizes reading? What is the role of parents, school staff and community members in fostering a culture of reading at school and at home? How might you foster a reading culture at your school? 9.  What did you learn from watching the film that you didn’t know before? What questions would you ask the filmmakers?   10.  Several major stories are presented in the film: the history of public education in America, and the stories of individual children and families striving for the best possible education.  Which story or stories touched you the most? 11.  Michelle Rhee is now living in California.