Rhea L. Crispolon

Islam – religion founded

by Mohammed

Moslems/Muslims –

followers of Islam

Koran – sacred scripture

of the Muslims

Saracens – is another

term for Arabs

They had the ability to assimilate the best

in the intellectual culture of the people

with whom they came in contact and to

apply this heritage to their own practical

needs.

They created the scientific spirit of

investigation and experimentation and

for the invention and improvement of

the tools of Science.

1.To search for knowledge and an

application of scientific facts to daily

life.

1.1 Science was studied for

intellectual exercise and application

of useful arts and crafts.

1.2 Reading was studied for the

preservation of life.

1.3 Medicine was stressed for the

preservation of life.

1.4 Astronomy was studied as an

aid to geography and navigation

2. To develop the individual’s initiative

and social welfare – liberal education

in its truest sense.

2.1 There was no hierarchy among

doctors, teachers and priests.

2.2 There was very little need for

education except for teachers of

divinity or philosophy.

2.3 Education was free and gave

more emphasis on the improvement

of life.

1. Vocational Education – to develop

practical men

2. Intellectual training – basis for the

professions/ professionals

3. Education was universal

3.1 Elementary education was open

to all boys and girls.

3.2 Higher education was open to rich

and poor.

3.2 Financial aid was provided to

needy students.

1. Curriculum of the Muslim school was the most complete and most carefully organized in the elementary, secondary and higher levels.

2. Subject matter in the elementary level consisted of reading, writing, arithmetic, religion, grammar and science.

3. At the higher level, it consisted of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, geography, astronomy

anatomy, pharmacy, medicine, surgery,

philology, history, literature, logic,

metaphysics and law.

4. Koran was taught at all levels.

5. Elementary schools were set up where

needed.

1. Muslim leaders known as caliphs were instrumental in the founding of elementary schools, academics, universities and libraries.

2. Each mosque established an elementary school.

3. Rich Muslims donated large sums of money for education.

4. Universities and libraries were made available to all.

1. Scientific Method

2. Repetition and Drill

3. Catechetical Method

4. Memorization

5. Lecture

6. Travel

7. Explanation

1. Pendulum clock

2. Discovered nitric and sulfuric acid

3. Introduced the compass and

gunpowder

4. Raised cotton, rice and sugar

5. Cultivated silkworms

6. Explained the refraction of light,

gravity, capillary action and twilight.

7. Determined the height of the

atmosphere, weight of air and specific

gravity of bodies.

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