The Centre for Promotion of Science, Aligarh Muslim University organised two science refresher courses for teachers from Deeni Madaris and Muslim-managed schools. While addressing the valedictory programme, Professor Wazahat Husain, Senior Fellow, Centre for Promotion of Science, said that the Centre is working to persuade Indian Muslims for acquiring scientific knowledge and provide all possible help in minimising their backwardness.
Dr. Hisamuddin, Director of the Centre, said several lectures and practical classes were organised for the participants of both the courses and eminent resource persons enlightened the participants during the 11-day course schedule. He said the “Introductory Science Course” was planned for the teachers of Deeni Madrasas to make them familiar with Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences and to make them realise the significance of model science teaching in their institutions. They were also provided with an opportunity to learn M.S. Office, In Page and other computer applications by the experts like in the field of Computer Science. Dr. Tabreiz Ahmad Khan coordinated the course.
The course was attended by 29 male and female teachers representing the states of Assam, Bihar, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.