Tips for Engaging Students and Communities: Insights into Arabic Language Education with Ustaaz Fadi

What’s the secret to expanding an Arabic program at a secondary school and building a love of language learning among students?  Ustaaz Fadi  has played a vital role in the creation, expansion and management of the World Language Curriculum at a state-funded school in Chicago. Hear from Fadi about his experience teaching Arabic and engaging students and communities, as well as his advice for teachers and administrators.  References: ACTFL: https://www.actfl.org  Global Seal of Biliteracy: an organization that offers a digital, portable credential for language proficiency: https://theglobalseal.com/international-landing  Journal Article: “Expanding Assessment Options for Learners and Speakers of Less Commonly Tested Languages”:  https://ncta.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/JNCTA/04.14.23%20-%20NCTA%20Journal%20of%20Testing%20Vol%206%2C.pdf  Glossary: CI Activity: Comprehensible Input Activity TPRS: Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling AP curriculum: The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that students take in secondary schools in the US CIEE: The Council on International Educational Exchange is a non-profit organization promoting international education and exchange ACTFL:  American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages