New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Islamic Studies Scheme of Work

Week 1: Hajj (pilgrimage)

1. Content: Steps and rites of Hajj.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to describe Hajj rites.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher demonstrates rites through models, The teacher explains Tawaf and Sa’i, The teacher shows videos of Hajj procedures, The teacher discusses each rite’s significance.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners role-play rites, The learners discuss observations, The learners list steps in sequence, The learners create visual presentations of rites.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Models of Hajj sites like Kaaba, Videos showing Hajj procedures, Charts illustrating rites sequence, Role-play materials for demonstrations.

Week 2: Hajj (pilgrimage)

1. Content: Lessons and significance for life.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to apply Hajj lessons to unity and equality.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher discusses significance, The teacher guides group projects on Hajj lessons, The teacher connects Hajj to equality concepts, The teacher facilitates reflections on unity.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners create projects on lessons, The learners discuss unity and equality, The learners present findings, The learners reflect on personal applications.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Project materials like chart paper and markers, Textbooks on Hajj significance, Group work guidelines, Writing materials for reflections.

Week 3: Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

1. Content: Early life and prophethood.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to narrate key events in Prophet Muhammad’s life.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher tells stories about the Prophet’s life, The teacher asks questions, The teacher discusses character traits, The teacher explains prophethood significance.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners retell stories, The learners draw timelines, The learners discuss lessons from events, The learners identify character traits to emulate.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Biographies of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Timeline charts for historical events, Drawing materials for visual timelines, Storybooks with age-appropriate narratives.

Week 4: Prophet Nuh (AS)

1. Content: Story of the flood and lessons.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to explain lessons from Prophet Nuh’s story.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher narrates story, The teacher facilitates discussions on patience, The teacher connects lessons to modern life, The teacher guides reflections on faith.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss lessons, The learners role-play story scenes, The learners share thoughts on patience, The learners create drawings of key events.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Storybooks about Prophet Nuh (AS), Props for role-play demonstrations, Drawing materials, Discussion cards with reflection questions.

Week 5: Prophet Ibrahim (AS)

1. Content: Life, trials, and sacrifice.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to describe Prophet Ibrahim’s trials.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains trials, The teacher uses visuals, The teacher discusses sacrifice and obedience, The teacher connects lessons to student experiences.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners share thoughts on trials, The learners draw scenes from Ibrahim’s life, The learners discuss obedience, The learners reflect on facing challenges.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Visual aids showing Ibrahim’s trials, Drawing materials for illustrations, Storybooks with detailed narratives, Charts highlighting key lessons.

Week 6: Prophet Musa (AS)

1. Content: Exodus and miracles.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to narrate Prophet Musa’s key events.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher describes events, The teacher organizes group activities, The teacher explains miracles, The teacher discusses leadership lessons.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in group narration, The learners discuss miracles, The learners create visual presentations, The learners identify leadership qualities.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Charts of events from Musa’s life, Group cards for collaborative storytelling, Visual aids showing miracles, Reference books on Prophet Musa (AS).

Week 7: Mid-Term Break

Students go on mid-term break. Teachers should conduct mid-term tests covering topics from Week 1 to Week 6 before the break. This assessment evaluates understanding of Hajj completion, and knowledge of prophets Muhammad, Nuh, Ibrahim, and Musa.

Week 8: Prophet Isa (AS)

1. Content: Life, teachings, and miracles.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to explain Prophet Isa’s teachings.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher teaches about Prophet Isa’s life, The teacher asks for examples of miracles, The teacher discusses teachings on kindness, The teacher connects lessons to moral behavior.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners list miracles, The learners discuss teachings, The learners share examples of kindness, The learners create presentations on lessons learned.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Textbooks about Prophet Isa (AS), Example lists of miracles and teachings, Chart paper for presentations, Discussion guides for moral lessons.

Week 9: Moral virtues in Islam

1. Content: Key virtues like honesty and kindness.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to demonstrate moral virtues in scenarios.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains virtues, The teacher organizes role-plays, The teacher discusses real-life applications, The teacher provides feedback on demonstrations.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners role-play virtues, The learners share examples from daily life, The learners practice demonstrating honesty and kindness, The learners create awareness posters.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Role-play scenarios cards, Posters about moral virtues, Chart paper for student creations, Props for demonstrations.

Week 10: Vital moral virtues for a responsible adulthood

1. Content: Virtues for adulthood like responsibility and equity.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to relate virtues to future life.

3. Learning Activities:

i. Teacher Activities: The teacher discusses adult virtues, The teacher assigns reflections on future responsibilities, The teacher connects virtues to life goals, The teacher guides personal planning.

ii. Learning Activities: The learners reflect and share on virtues, The learners write about future applications, The learners discuss responsibility, The learners create personal virtue goals.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Reflection journals for personal writing, Discussion guides about adulthood, Chart paper for goal setting, Examples of responsible behavior for reference.

Week 11: Revision

Teachers should revise all lessons from Week 1 to Week 10. Review Hajj rites and significance, stories and lessons from the five Ulul Azm prophets, and moral virtues for current and future life. Use storytelling, role-plays, and discussions to reinforce learning and prepare students for examinations.

Week 12: Examination

The third term examination begins. Teachers should assess students’ knowledge of Hajj, ability to narrate prophet stories with lessons, and understanding of moral virtues. Examinations should evaluate both factual knowledge and ability to apply teachings.

Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation

Teachers conclude the examination, mark scripts, and record final results for the academic year. Provide comprehensive feedback on students’ progress across all three terms. After completing all academic activities, students proceed on long vacation before advancing to Primary 5.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Primary 4 Islamic Studies Scheme of Work

1. What is the Primary 4 Islamic Studies Scheme of Work?

The Primary 4 Islamic Studies Scheme of Work is a structured teaching plan that organizes the entire Islamic Studies curriculum into weekly topics. It shows teachers what to teach each week, the objectives students should achieve, and the resources needed for lessons. This scheme of work covers Qur’an recitation, Hadith, Tauhid, Fiqh practices, prophet stories, and moral virtues across three terms.

2. How many weeks are in each term of the scheme of work?

Each term has 13 weeks in the scheme of work. However, only 9 weeks are for actual teaching. Week 7 is the mid-term break, Week 11 is for revision, and Weeks 12-13 are for examinations, marking, and vacation. This structure gives students time to rest and teachers time to assess learning before moving to the next term.

3. What topics do students learn in the First Term?

In the First Term, students focus on building foundational skills. They learn to recite three surahs (Suratul Fil, Suratul Humazah, and Suratu al-Asr) with proper tajwid rules. They also study Hadith Nos. 2 and 3 from An-Nawawi’s collection and begin learning about the purpose of human creation from Surah Zariyat. These topics establish spiritual awareness and recitation skills.

4. Why does the scheme of work spend multiple weeks on some topics?

The scheme of work extends complex topics over several weeks to allow deep learning. For example, surah recitation takes two weeks because students need time to learn tajwid rules, practice pronunciation, and understand meanings. Salat takes three weeks because it involves learning wudu, prayer times, steps, and spiritual significance. This approach prevents rushing through important content.

5. What teaching resources do I need for this scheme of work?

You need basic resources that most schools can access. Essential materials include copies of the Holy Qur’an, Hadith books, charts with Arabic text, prayer mats, and writing materials. Optional resources like audio recorders, videos, and visual aids enhance learning but aren’t required. The scheme of work lists specific resources for each week to help with preparation.

6. How do I assess students using this scheme of work?

The scheme of work provides performance objectives for each week that guide assessment. You can assess through recitation tests, written exams on meanings and rules, practical demonstrations of wudu and salat, group discussions, and student projects. Mid-term tests cover the first six weeks, while final exams assess the entire term’s learning.

7. What are the main themes covered in the scheme of work?

The scheme of work covers six main themes. These are Qur’an and Tajwid for recitation skills, Hadith for prophetic guidance, Tauhid for understanding creation purpose, Fiqh for worship practices, Sirah for learning from prophets’ lives, and Tahdhib for developing moral character. Each theme contributes to students’ spiritual, intellectual, and moral development.

8. How does the Second Term differ from the First Term?

The Second Term focuses on practical worship. Students complete their study of creation purpose then learn detailed Fiqh practices. They study Salat in depth including wudu, prayer steps, and importance. They also learn about Sawm (fasting), Zakat (charity), and begin Hajj lessons. This term emphasizes applying Islamic teachings through demonstrations and calculations.

Source: New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Islamic Studies Curriculum