Celebrating World Arabic Language Day

Workshops and Presentations

This special Celebration of World Arabic Language Day, hosted by the New York Arabic Teachers’ Council, was yet another dynamic event honoring dedicated Arabic-language educators with a full day of professional enrichment and cultural celebration. As part of the celebration, I wanted to use the pedagogical strategy of creating an exit ticket to wrap up … Continue reading Celebrating World Arabic Language Day →

NYTC at The Met

Services

Following the resounding success of last summer’s first Arabic Teachers’ Council Summer Institute at Yale, “The Power of Heritage Culture: Integrating Visual Arts into Arabic Language Teaching,” my inaugural workshop as a New York Arabic Teachers Council board member concluded yesterday. The workshop culminated with a visit to the Islamic exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum … Continue reading NYTC at The Met →

E-Portfolios to Advertise the Language Program

Publications

An article in the NECTFL Review issue #95, September 2025. E-portfolios have emerged as valuable tools in language education, allowing students to collect, reflect on, and showcase their learning experiences. While many studies focus on e-portfolios for individual learners, this article ex- amines their implementation at the program level within an Arabic language curriculum. The … Continue reading E-Portfolios to Advertise the Language Program →

Cultivating Connections: A Reflection on Project-Based Language Learning

Certificates, Processional Development

In June 2025, I had the pleasure of participating in a truly insightful professional development program focused on equipping language educators with the tools and strategies to implement effective project-based learning within language acquisition contexts. This summer institute, hosted at Yale University and run by the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC), was an invaluable … Continue reading Cultivating Connections: A Reflection on Project-Based Language Learning →

A Resounding Success: Our First Arabic Teachers’ Council Summer Institute!

Workshops and Presentations

Yesterday was a truly special day for us at the Yale Arabic Language Program. We hosted our inaugural Summer Institute titled The Power of Heritage Culture: Integrating Visual Arts into Arabic Language Teaching. This is a collaborative effort with the New York and New England Arabic Teachers’ Councils, and I’m thrilled to say, it was a … Continue reading A Resounding Success: Our First Arabic Teachers’ Council Summer Institute! →

Instructional Innovation Workshop 2025

Developing a Community-Based Learning Project for Heritage Arabic Courses.

Yale Center for Language Study, May 2025.

This project outlines efforts that focus on developing a comprehensive community-based learning project for the Elementary and Intermediate Heritage Arabic course. The “Connecting and Engaging” project will empower students to become advocates for the program, developing strategies to build a vibrant community around the course and encourage ongoing participation among fellow university students, particularly heritage speakers. This project leverages Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) principles to create compelling messaging highlighting the unique experience of heritage language learners and fostering a sense of belonging among heritage speakers on campus. The five-day Instructional Innovation Workshop (IIW) was dedicated to the initial design and planning of this project, preparing it for implementation in the 2025-26 academic year.

AI: A New Dimension in Language Feedback 

Workshops and Presentations

Envisioning Artificial Intelligence at Yale: Interdisciplinary Symposium Panel: AI: A New Dimension in Language Feedback  This session will demonstrate how artificial intelligence can be seamlessly integrated into language classrooms to provide effective and engaging feedback, transforming it into a practical tool for immediate application within the Yale community. Beyond theoretical exploration, attendees will witness a … Continue reading AI: A New Dimension in Language Feedback  →

In Conversation with Dr. Alaa Al Aswany: A Memorable Honor

Beyond the Class

It was truly an honor to moderate a conversation with the esteemed Dr. Alaa Al Aswany at the Yale Arab Students Association’s “Arabs and the West” conference on April 12th. His eloquence and mindful approach to each question illuminated his deep thinking and remarkable literary talent as we discussed literature and the complexities of the … Continue reading In Conversation with Dr. Alaa Al Aswany: A Memorable Honor →

One Year of AI: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

Workshops and Presentations

I was truly delighted  to contribute to the virtual day by presenting “One Year of AI: Lessons Learned and Future Directions.” I was particularly honored to participate alongside a distinguished group of presenters, whose diverse perspectives enriched the discourse. We are grateful for the hard work of the numerous esteemed organizations and universities that constituted … Continue reading One Year of AI: Lessons Learned and Future Directions →

AI; New Dimensions in Language Feedback

Workshops and Presentations

I am happy to have presented at the MWALLT 2025 conference. The presentation focused on the significant impact of AI on language feedback. It argued that traditional feedback, which often focused on knowledge acquisition and error correction, fell short of fostering true language proficiency. By leveraging the power of AI, the presentation showed how we … Continue reading AI; New Dimensions in Language Feedback →