The ‘New Beginning’ series is specially written to provide practical experiences that will build the learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Islamic faith, as well as equip them with values, skills and attitudes that will assist them live well with themselves and others. Books in the series have a range of activities that learners will find exciting and motivating. The activities are aimed at acquisition and appreciation of the core competencies, values, and Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIS).
This Teacher’s Guide has a wealth of practical activities for developing competencies and values in learners. It supports
teachers by offering the following:

• A detailed introduction to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
• Comprehensive teaching guidelines for the lessons.
• A sample scheme of work and a lesson plan to assist the teacher to plan the lessons.
• Helpful hints on class management, group work and differentiated learning.
• Sample assessment tools to guide the teacher in developing tools for evaluating and recording the learner’s progress.
• Helpful hints on how to handle learners with special needs during the lessons.
• Detailed guidance on both formative and summative assessment.