{"id":133892,"date":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iumsonline.org\/archives\/133892"},"modified":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","slug":"international-schools-and-arab-islamic-identity-from-parental-concern-to-deep-educational-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iumsonline.org\/en\/archives\/133892","title":{"rendered":"International Schools and Arab-Islamic Identity: From Parental Concern to Deep Educational Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

International
\nSchools and Arab-Islamic Identity: From Parental Concern to Deep Educational
\nAwareness<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

A Conscious Concern Revealing a Gap in Educational Practice<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Amid the rapid expansion of
\ninternational schools across the Arab world, growing questions are being raised
\nby families about the impact of this educational model on their children\u2019s
\nsystem of values and identity\u2014caught between what they acquire in classrooms
\nand what they experience within their cultural and social environments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

In this context, the
\nInternational Union of Muslim Scholars \u2013 Qatar Branch (Women\u2019s Activity)
\norganized an educational scientific forum titled: \u201cInternational Schools and
\nValues: How to Preserve Arab-Islamic Identity\u201d, held at Sheikh Abdullah
\nAl-Ansari Complex, with notable participation from parents and those interested
\nin educational affairs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

The event opened with a speech by
\nDr. Ayesh Al-Qahtani, who emphasized that the real challenge does not lie in
\nthe nature of international education itself, but in the family\u2019s readiness to
\nfulfill its educational role as an active partner. He stressed the importance
\nof moving beyond superficial follow-up toward deep educational awareness
\ngrounded in understanding and dialogue<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

From Scientific Analysis to Realistic Diagnosis<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The results of a survey conducted
\namong parents formed a central entry point for discussion, revealing a high
\nlevel of \u201cpositive concern\u201d regarding the influence of the educational
\nenvironment on children\u2019s identity. At the same time, the findings highlighted
\nan urgent need for practical tools that enable parents to engage more
\nconsciously with curricula and strengthen meaningful educational dialogue with
\ntheir children. This concern was not framed as a crisis, but rather as an
\nindicator of awareness calling for the development of family educational
\npractices<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

In a deeper analytical
\nperspective, Dr. Ahmed Aref reviewed the historical roots of international
\nschools in the Arab context, illustrating how the multiplicity of knowledge
\nreferences has contributed to a degree of value fluctuation among some
\nchildren. He affirmed that resolving this balance begins within the family
\nthrough clear and consistent educational policies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Dr. Hind Al-Hammadi
\npresented a conceptual framework for the terms \u201cvalues\u201d and \u201cidentity,\u201d
\noffering precise criteria to refine understanding. She provided a balanced
\nsocio-educational reading that underscored the importance of identity in achieving
\npsychological and behavioral balance, and in strengthening children\u2019s sense of
\nbelonging within multicultural educational environments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

The Family at the Heart of the Educational Equation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Shifting toward the practical
\ndimension, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Harmi focused on the central role of the family,
\ndescribing the mother as the \u201cvessel of culture\u201d in which the earliest features
\nof identity are formed, while highlighting the father\u2019s essential role in
\ndiscovering and nurturing children\u2019s talents within a framework of values. He
\nposed a fundamental question reflecting the depth of the issue: Where do we
\nstand in activating the values we already possess<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>?<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Jameela Al-Shaabi concluded
\nthe sessions with a balanced presentation addressing the impact of curricula
\nand teaching methods on value formation. She noted that while international
\nschools offer clear advantages\u2014particularly in developing language skills and
\ncritical thinking\u2014these benefits should not come at the expense of identity,
\nbut rather be integrated within a conscious vision that preserves constants
\nwhile effectively engaging with openness<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

An Educational Partnership that Creates Balance<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The forum also featured a rich
\ninteractive session moderated by Dr. Iman Sufyan, during which participants
\nshared real-life experiences and insights reflecting a growing awareness of the
\nimportance of partnership between school and family<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

The discussions resulted in a set
\nof practical recommendations emphasizing that identity-building is no longer
\nthe responsibility of a single entity, but rather the outcome of integration
\nbetween the home and educational institutions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

At the conclusion of the forum,
\nparticipants expressed their appreciation for the scientific depth and
\npractical relevance of the content presented, stressing the importance of
\ncontinuing such initiatives\u2014grounded in reality, supported by data, and offering
\nactionable solutions\u2014to contribute to raising a balanced generation, firmly
\nrooted in its identity and capable of engaging consciously with the challenges
\nof the modern world<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

(Source: The Union)<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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