Category Archives: Workshops and Presentations
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.
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
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
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
Arabic For Heritage Learners, A Discussion Panel
I was happy to be on of the panelists discussing Heritage Language Courses at the Yale Center of Language Studies. Thursday, April 13th from 1:00-2:00 PM, the Yale CLS Brown Bag series. A discussion about heritage courses. A panel of four instructors: Julia Titus (Russian), Sarab Al Ani (Arabic), Hsiu-Hsien Chan (Chinese), and Angela Lee-Smith (Korean) will … Continue reading Arabic For Heritage Learners, A Discussion Panel
The Criteria for Teaching Arabic in the Unites States
I was happy to accept the invitation of The National University of Malaysia to present to their Modern Standard Arabic Faculty on the Topic of The Criteria for Teaching Arabic in the Unites States. *******
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Happy to accept the Italian Department Invitation to present on using Authentic materials in designing Asynchronous activities.
Professional Development Presentations
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Adding Voices; A Panel Discussion about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the World Classroom
Happy to accept CT COLT Invitation to be one of the panelists discussing equity, diversity, and inclusion. May 10th , 4:30 PM.
Expo Lingua 2022 Conference for Arabic Language Educators in Germany
Happy to accept Expo Lingua’s invitation and excited for my first time presenting at a Conference for Arabic Language Educators in Germany!
Webinar Featured in FLTMAG
OPI for Arabic Language Learners
Happy to accept Rhodes College‘s invitation to collaborate working on OPI for Arabic Language Learners (January 2022).
OPI Workshop
Happy to accept an invitation to present for the Arabic Flagship Center / Indiana University. Looking forward to giving a workshop about the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview on January 4th 2022.
Conference presentations: Multilingual Approaches in World Language Education: Perspectives from Arabic Learning Contexts
Happy to accept Prof. Emma Trentman’s invitation to be part of the Colloquium in AAAL 2022. This colloquium focuses on multilingual approaches to language learning in the context of U.S. learners of Arabic. Arabic is a language known for its diglossic nature, extensive variation in regional dialects, and use in multilingual contexts. While the challenges … Continue reading Conference presentations: Multilingual Approaches in World Language Education: Perspectives from Arabic Learning Contexts