The collaboration continues.
My Heritage Language Educator colleagues and I were thrilled to present ‘Heritage Meets Heritage: A Celebration of Cultural Exchange’ in the Yale Share Group. This event, ‘Heritage Meets Heritage,’ was the culmination of months of collaboration between my Heritage Language Educator colleagues and me. We’re excited to continue and expand this collaboration in the future!” … Continue reading The collaboration continues.
Generative AI in Language Education: Rewards, Risks and Reboots.
Connecting Through Heritage Languages: “Heritage Meets Heritage” Fosters Deeper Appreciation
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Heritage Meets Heritage 2024
I was happy to be one of the organizers of Heritage Meets Heritage event2024. Students from 18 different Heritage Languages. Talking and Sharing experiences as Heritage Language Speakers. Discussing and listening to one another. Playing Kahoot and earning prizes. Participating in a Rafel and Earning some more prizes. It would not be a true Heritage … Continue reading Heritage Meets Heritage 2024
Open Education Resources in the Language Classroom; One Step on the Right Path
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Multiliteracy in the Language Classroom: Targeted Text Selection
It always brings me joy to accept the invitation I receive from the Yale Center for Language Study. Today was one such invitation where I spoke to students of the Fundamentals of Language Teaching Course on Multiliteracy and selecting texts for the language classroom.
Program Evaluation: Arabic Language Program at Yale University
Program Evaluation: Arabic Language Program at Yale University
This presentation will discuss an in-progress evaluation of the new pilot program that was adopted in the Elementary level of the Arabic Language Program at Yale University.
the data analysis and the discussion will focus on the next steps in the evaluation process.
Upcoming Presentation: NeMLA Annual Convention Mar 7-10
I am excited to collaborate with my colleague Anna Iacovella to present in a panel on designing asynchronous assignments at the North East Modern Language Association Annual Convention.
Celebrating World Arabic Language Day ; A Deep Look into Arabic Teachers and Instructors.
Happy to accept NYATC’s invitation to present at their event to Celebrate World Arabic Language Day and to share insights and best practices in teaching and learning Arabic.
Unique Arabic Chinese Calligraphy Fusion; A workshop
Arabic Language Program was happy to accept Choate Rosemary School’s invitation to the calligraphy event they held on December 1st/2023. The event featured a unique calligraphy style that fuses both Arabic and Chinese. Yale Students got a chance to work one-on-one with the calligrapher to practice writing in that style.
ACTFL Annual Convention 2023 Nov 17-19
It was a pleasure presenting with my colleagues Luna Najera and Nandipa Sipengane on Adopting Multiliteracy in the Language Classroom. This presentation will go over the basics of the Multiliteracy Pedagogical approach for language teaching. It will address skepticism of the compatibility of this approach for language teaching in Novice and Intermediate level courses. The presentation … Continue reading ACTFL Annual Convention 2023 Nov 17-19
Arabic Language Students Perform Dabke Dance
As part of the Yale Arabic Students Association, Arabic Language Students participate in the Dabke Dance as part of a Mixer event. Teaching Arabic Language and Culture go hand in hand. We can not do one without the other. IMG_1271
Post-Pandemic Changes: Creating a Lasting Effect. NECTFL 2024
Presentation title: Post-Pandemic Changes: Creating a Lasting Effect. This presentation describes in detail the changes that took place in language classes on an institutional level at Yale University in response to the recent global pandemic. The session gives a detailed account of the newly adapted technology tools, task type, and task design, authentic materials and … Continue reading Post-Pandemic Changes: Creating a Lasting Effect. NECTFL 2024
Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World
I am honored to contribute a chapter in the book Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World. Chapter title: Learning Arabic Outside the Arab World: a Language of Identity That Opens Doors of Opportunity.
Yale Center of Language Study Recording Studio
The Yale Center of Language Study recording studio was used In creating the E Audiobooks for RLP. I was happy to share this experience in a CLS-led presentation on Nov 2nd.
Adapting New Teaching Changes; Strategies for Success
Presenting in the Connecticut Council of Language Teachers is an annual pleasure. This time with my colleague Randa. Presentation title: Adapting New Teaching Changes; Strategies for Success. On an institutional level, several changes took place in response to the teaching and learning that was taking place during the pandemic. The decision came as an attempt … Continue reading Adapting New Teaching Changes; Strategies for Success
Arabic Music workshop
Organizing an event with Karim Naji is always a great experience and a learning moment for me. Karim Naji led a wonderful workshop in which he demonstrated multiple Arab instruments, using them to communicate the concept of Maqam مقام (modal scale) and Iqa’a ابقاع (rhythmic structure). The workshop witnessed a great turnout and a lot … Continue reading Arabic Music workshop
Visiting the Beinecke Library
Interagency Language Roundtable Training
Training in ACTFL OPI and ILR testing is essential to guarantee reliable assessment practices in and beyond the classroom.