By Mujahid.Md
Hyderabad: As a new academic calendar rolls in, Jamia Riyazus Salihat in Hyderabad’s Azampura neighbourhood is shifting its focus toward a critical question: How do you blend traditional schooling with the age of Artificial Intelligence?
To answer this, the institution recently wrapped up a comprehensive two-day orientation programme for its faculty, designed to bridge the gap between classroom teaching and the rapidly evolving demands of contemporary education. The workshop centred heavily on effective pedagogy, the ethical integration of modern technology, and the holistic moral development of students.
A major talking point at the seminar was the inevitable intersection of education and technology. Speaking at the event, Dr. Asmat Fatima, Assistant Professor at the Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), urged educators to look beyond conventional curriculum delivery. Delving into modern pedagogical styles, she stressed that teachers must actively guide students on how to navigate modern technology and tools like Artificial Intelligence constructively, turning potential distractions into powerful learning aids.
This emphasis on structural planning was echoed by Dr. Mehwish Bano, also Assistant Professor at MANUU, who walked the faculty through the mechanics of objective-oriented lesson planning. Similarly, Dr. Mohsin Siddiqui, Director of Understand Quran Academy, highlighted self-assessment and continuous refinement as non-negotiable traits for the modern educator.
The changing social fabric and the unique role of minority institutions also formed a core part of the narrative. Dr. Mohammad Mubashir Ahmed, President of the Jamia’s Managing Committee and Nazim-e-Shahar of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Greater Hyderabad, provided a detailed macro view of the ideological and social challenges facing today’s youth.
“The responsibility of educational institutions today goes far beyond merely producing degree-holders,” Dr. Ahmed remarked. “Our primary mandate is to provide real intellectual and moral direction to the next generation.”
Adding a practical dimension to student development, the Secretary of the institution, Mirza Mohammad Azam Ali Baig, spoke candidly about institutional values. He advised teachers to rise above sectarian biases and focus heavily on building balanced student personalities by drawing from credible, authentic academic resources.
The orientation didn’t just stick to macro philosophies; it dove into core subjects as well. From language acquisition to specialised sciences, experts pushed for a more experiential form of learning. MANUU’s Professor Dr. Abdul Sami Siddiqui pointed out that language teaching shouldn’t be locked inside the prison of strict grammar rules and textbooks. “Students need to discover a genuine love for reading and understand the practical utility of the language,” he said.
The main workshop was preceded by a three-day online training camp specifically tailored for the school section faculty. Educators like Mrs. Asma Zareen (Bio-Science), Mrs. Juveria (Mathematics), and Mr. Muhammad Salahuddin (Islamic Studies) held specialised sessions on how to cultivate deep subject expertise while keeping curriculum values grounded and relatable.
The two-day event, anchored by the institution’s Joint Secretary, Mr. Mohammad Haider Ali Qureshi, concluded with a panel discussion led by Managing Committee member Syed Shah Shamsuddin Qadri, where teachers actively brainstormed solutions to daily classroom management hurdles.
Following the faculty training, Jamia Riyazus Salihat has officially announced that admissions for the new academic session are currently underway. Management has invited interested students, parents, and guardians to visit the Azampura campus directly for registration and enrolment details.
To explore more about this institution’s history and role in the community, you can watch the documentary presentation on Jamia Riyazus Salihat Hyderabad.
