Activating Working Memory and Metacognition in Islamic Education: Strategies for Deep Learning and Retention – Ahmed Ghanem

This interactive workshop explores evidence-based strategies to enhance working memory and metacognition in Islamic education. Participants will engage in practical, hands-on activities that strengthen Qur’an retention and memorisation, Hadith understanding, Seerah and historical events recall and Islamic concept application. Using techniques such as retrieval practice, spaced learning, and cognitive mapping, educators will learn how to deepen students’ engagement, improve recall, and foster meaningful connections between Islamic teachings and real-life applications.

Speaker:

Ahmed Ghanem

‘- Whole school coordinator for the Moral Education Program and Islamic Mentor at Dwight School Dubai.
– Islamic Studies Educator with seven years of experience in teaching the Islamic curriculum in the UAE.
– High Performance Learning (HPL) Trainer, with two years of experience as an HPL Trainer at GEMS schools.
– Graduating from Al-Azhar University’s Faculty of Languages and Translation, specializing in Islamic Studies in English.