Creating Conditions for Multilingual Learners to Thrive

Dalhousie School Staff, Winnipeg, MB (2025)

Co-delivered a practice-based professional development session on supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) planning in early and middle years classrooms. The workshop focused on creating language-rich, inclusive learning environments that support multilingual learners academically, socially, and linguistically.

Empowering Multilingual Learners in the Middle Years

Pembina Trails School Division, Winnipeg, MB (2025)

Delivered a professional development workshop for middle years ESL educators on using translanguaging as a classroom resource.

Doctoral Seminar on Intersectionality and Raciolinguistics

Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba (2025)

Presented research on translanguaging and language maintenance among Arab students and shared methodological insights with doctoral students in education.

Strategies to Support Multilingual Learners

Manitoba Teachers’ Society Professional Development Day, Winnipeg, MB (2023)

Delivered a workshop on inclusive instructional strategies for supporting multilingual learners in K–12 classrooms.

Promoting Healthy Living through ESL Education

Pembina Trails School Division, Winnipeg, MB (2022)

Provided professional development for ESL educators on integrating health literacy into language instruction.

Supporting Newcomer Students

Seven Oaks School Division, Winnipeg, MB (2022)

Led a professional development session on culturally responsive practices for supporting newcomer and refugee students.

Islam in the World and Manitoba

A World of Religions: A Canadian Perspective, Manitoba Education and Training, Winnipeg, MB (2018)

Presented on Islamic perspectives in education as part of a broader dialogue on religious diversity and curriculum inclusion.

Developing Cultural Understanding in ESL Classrooms

Pembina Trails School Division, Winnipeg, MB (2016)

Conducted a workshop for ESL teachers on fostering intercultural awareness and inclusive classroom environments.

Developing Cultural Understanding in Language Teaching

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, Winnipeg, MB (2016)

Facilitated a session on enhancing cultural competence among English language instructors.

Conference Presentations

Upcoming Presentations:

Azzahrawi, R. (2026, May). Crafting ethos across languages: Translanguaging and identity among multilingual newcomer youth. Presentation at the Rhetoric, Writing, and Discourse Today 2026 Conference, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Herath, S., Azzahrawi, R., Youssouf, T., Tan, W., Moura, G., & Oduor-Owino, N. (2026, May). Transnational experiences as sites for knowledge and language learning. Presentation, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Azzahrawi, R. (2026, May). Resilient voices: Language practices of refugee students in changing contexts. Presentation, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Presented

Azzahrawi, R. (2025, May 31–June 5). Positioned by Words: The Impact of Language on Arab Students’ Identity Formation. CSSE Conference, George Brown College, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Herath, S., & Azzahrawi, R. (2025, May 31–June 5). Journeys to Canada: The Potential of Historical Fiction by Canadian Authors of Refugee Backgrounds to Develop Asset-Oriented Practices. CSSE Conference, George Brown College, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Azzahrawi, R. (2025, February 21–23). Navigating Uncertainty Through Language Practices. 11th Biennial Provoking Curriculum Conference, University of Calgary, AB, Canada.

Azzahrawi, R. A. (2022, May 17). A Critical Look at Arabic Heritage Language Schools: Desire for Implementation versus Obstacles to Success. Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (online).

Kouritzin, S., & Azzahrawi, R. (2022, May 19). Breastfeeding Across the Curriculum: Needs Analysis and Policy Development Context. Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (online).

Azzahrawi, R. A. (2021, May 29). Translanguaging and Language Maintenance among Arab Students: Immigrants and Refugees. Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (online).

Azzahrawi, R. (2021). Engaging in Narrative Inquiry Ethically and Honorably. Graduate Student Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.

Azzahrawi, R. (2020). Emphasizing Multicultural and Anti-Racist Pedagogies as One Aspect of Decolonizing Education. Graduate Student Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.

Azzahrawi, R. (2018). Decolonizing Education. Panel discussion at the Graduate Student Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.