Excellence in Teaching is a collection of short essays exploring the goals of education and the needed contribution of the teachers, parents, and the school administration in realization of such goals. The importance of the spiritual and moral prosperity of students, the essence of education, is explored. Some of the beautiful Islamic values that are the foundation of all good education are also discussed. The collection is meant to serve as a reminder for all of us, and encouragement for the hard-working teachers of our youth.

Excellence in Teaching is a collection of short essays exploring the goals of education and the needed contribution of the teachers, parents, and the school administration in realization of such goals. The importance of the spiritual and moral prosperity of students, the essence of education, is also explored. The book covers various aspects of the educational process, from specific teaching techniques to the role of technology in the classroom. The collection is meant to serve as a reminder for all of us, and encouragement for the hard-working teachers of our youth.

Dr. Rafi M. Ali is a practicing gastroenterologist in the beautiful lilac city of Lombard, IL. He was engaged in the education of his children, teaching them many of the high school subjects. He now enjoys helping students of his community.