ABOUT NADIA

Nadia Selim is an Arabic teacher. With a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics (University of Queensland) and a Vocational graduate certificate in TESOL and English Language development (SBIT in Queensland), Nadia turned her attention to Arabic and focuses on methods that improve the effectiveness, relevance and retention rates of Arabic programs. Nadia continues to work on the development of an Arabic program for non-native speakers, an Arabic website, Mobile App, Social networking sites and open source content.

Nadia taught at the Institute of Modern Languages (University of Queensland) and is presently working on a PhD thesis at the University of South Australia (CITE) that examines Arabic language learning at Islamic Schools in Australia. Nadia also lectures part-time. Nadia is a native speaker and is in interested in Computer Assisted Language Learning, rhythm for memory and Islamic thought on Arabic teaching. Nadia aims to make Arabic accessible and engaging through her work and research. ​

educational credentials

 MA of Applied Linguistics (University of Queensland) (2010)
VGC of TESOL and Language Development (2011)
PhD Candidate at the University of SA (2016 - ONGOING)

nADIA IN THE MEDIA

​Education HQ.  
Australian Muslim Times.  
Tutorful editorial.  
CITE News.  

Newspaper Articles by Nadia
​Read Now
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Ibn Sahnun: visionary educator of the 9th century
Make this Ramadan a time to Read!
Living a translated Islam?
What about Arabic? 

ACADEMIC WORK 

                                          Publications

  • Selim, N. (2018). 'Arabic, grammar, and teaching: an Islamic historical perspective', International journal of Islamic thought, vol. 13, pp. 80-89.
  • Selim, N. (2018). Arabic Teaching at Australian Islamic Schools: A CALL Framework. In M. Abdalla, D. Chown, & M. Abdullah (Eds.), Islamic Schooling in the West: Pathways to Renewal (pp. 285-314): Palgrave Macmillan. ​ 
  • Selim, N. (2017). Ibn Sahnun’s Ninth Century Framework: A Guide For Arabic Language Curriculum Writing. Islam and Civilisational Renewal (ICR), 8(4), 488-506.  ​
  • Selim, N. (2017). Muslim societies’ ambivalence to Arabic: reasons, manifestations and consequences. International Journal of Islamic Thought, 11, 30-42. .   

                                    Presentations & Papers
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  • Arabic literacy at Australian Islamic schools, are we negligent? Paper presented at the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the University of Melbourne (November 2018)
  • Rethinking Arabic literacy in the Australian Islamic schooling context. Paper presented at the 3d Annual Australian Islamic Schooling Conference (July 2018).
  • Arabic language learning experiences of Muslim youth at Australian Islamic schools. Paper presented at the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the University of Melbourne (November 2017) 
  • What would an Islamic school Arabic curriculum look like? In collaboration with Associate Professor Angela Scarino, this paper was presented at the 2nd Annual Australian Islamic Schooling Conference (July 2017)
  • Arabic teaching at Australian Islamic schools: A C.A.L.L framework. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Australian Islamic Schooling Conference (February 2016)  

      SEMINARS & wORKSHOPS

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  • February 2018: One-day seminar at the Independent Schools Council of Victoria: Pedagogy, planning and gaming in the classroom
  • May 2017: Arabic Teacher training at the Australian Islamic College in Perth WA; Pedagogy, planning and gaming in the classroom
  • February 2017: Gaming and videos in the Arabic classroom, two sessions presented at the 1st Islamic education forum.   
  • July 2017: Teacher training at the Adelaide Community School: Pedagogy, planning and gaming in the classroom
  • January 2017: Teacher training at the Adelaide Community School: Pedagogy, planning and gaming in the classroom
  • March 2016: Professional Development for IML/UQ Tutors: Using the Powtoon platform
  • March 2014: Queensland University of technology 2-day Workshop; Introductory Arabic   
  • September 2013: Professional Development for IML/UQ Tutors: A model Arabic lesson with a focus on script
  • September 2012: Professional Development for IML/UQ Tutors: Using video software Moviemaker
  • September 2012: ​MLTAQ Biennial Conference: A model Arabic Lesson.