CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A., Relational futures for holistic-critical socially responsible and ethically just world: Need to rethink, reframe and reimagine social responsibility in citizenship education. Paper presented at Comparative and International Education Society Conference. Virtual conference, April 2021.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Decolonizing CIE: Making knowledge communities visible and relevant again. Paper presented at Comparative Education Society of Europe Conference, Reggio Emilia, Italy, May 26-29, 2020.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A., Communities as agents and spaces for counter-radicalization education. Paper presented at Comparative Education Society of Europe Conference, Reggio Emilia, Italy, May 26-29, 2020.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A., Posthumanism, are we there yet? How relevant is the concept to develop anti-extremism education? Paper presented at Comparative and International Education Society Conference, Miami, Fl. March 2019.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Education beyond the Human: Nature, machine, and the human in the Kenyan Curricular Reform. Paper presented at Comparative and International Education Society Conference, Miami, Fl. March 2019.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. "Decolonizing educational research: Insights from a qualitative evaluation of a technology transfer project in Kenya." Paper presented at The Qualitative Report's 11th Annual Conference (TQR2020), Nova Southeastern University, on January 15 through 17th, 2020.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A., Perspectives of Canadian youth on extremism and counter-radicalization education. Paper presented at the 2019 World Congress of Comparative Education Societies Conference. Mexico, May 20-24, 2019.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Educational technology for the future: Bringing out the voices of key stakeholders in Kenya. Accepted for presentation at the 2019 World Congress of Comparative Education Societies Conference. Mexico, May 20-24, 2019.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Can educational technology act as a bridge between different educational and societal milieus in the overall context of the transfer of knowledge and skills? 2019 WEFLA Conference. Holguin, Cuba, April 24-26, 2019.
  • Naseem, M. A., and Arshad-Ayaz, A. Creating educational spaces for praxis and relationality. Paper accepted for presentation at Oceania Comparative and International Education Society, Wellington, New Zealand. November 21, 2018.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A. Relational Futures for a peaceful, prosperous world. Paper accepted for presentation at Oceania Comparative and International Education Society, Wellington, New Zealand. November 21, 2018.
  • Naseem, M. A., and Arshad-Ayaz, A., Historical, political, and societal relationalities in Kenyan educational and curriculum reform. Paper accepted for presentation at Oceania Comparative and International Education Society, Wellington, New Zealand. November 21, 2018.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A. The age of uncertainty: Silencing the knowledge of the 'other' and unmaking of identities in the contemporary moment. Comparative Education Society in Europe, May 29-June 1, 2018, Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Promise of education for counter-radicalization and counter-extremism education. Comparative Education Society in Europe, May 29-June 1, 2018, Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • Naseem, M. A., and Arshad-Ayaz, A., Creating pedagogical deliverables for counter-radicalization education. Paper presented at the 2018 WEFLA Conference, Holguin, Cuba, April 2018.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. & Naseem, M. A. Counter-extremism, and counter-radicalization education: Learning from the South. Paper presented at the Comparative and International Education Conference, Mexico City, March 2018
  • Naseem, M. A., and Arshad-Ayaz, A., Epistemo-spatial dimension of peace education: Creating learning against radicalization in reclaimed peace education spaces. Paper presented at the Highlighted Session of the Peace Education SIG, Comparative and International Education Conference, Mexico City, March 2018.
  • Naseem, M. A. and Arshad-Ayaz, A., Glocalizing Humanitarianism: bringing in local knowledges in conversation with the global knowledge on humanitarianism. Presented at the Liberal Arts International Conference, Texas A&M University, Doha Qatar, February 2018.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Education in the 21st Century: The need for critical social media literacy for the production of knowledge, and values, that promotes peace, and social justice. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Education in Muslim Society (ICEMS) 2017 is "Education in the 21st Century: Knowledge, Professionalism, and Values". Jakarta, Indonesia, October 25th-26th, 2017.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Deconstructing the 'pathology' of radicalization. Paper presented at the Third International Symposium on Teaching about Extremism, Terror, and Trauma: Creating Learning against Radicalization. Concordia University, Montreal, QC September 25-27, 2017
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Naseem, M. A., Maitra, S., Gupta T. Pedagogical Potential of Documentary and Social Media in Creating Conditions for Critical Pedagogy. XLV Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education. Toronto, May 27-June 1, 2017.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. and M. A. Naseem, Issues concerning diversity, immigration, integration, and settlement: Limitations of current frameworks. 19th Metropolis Conference, Montreal, March 16-18, 2017.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Naseem, M. A. Creating' invited' spaces for counter-radicalization and counter-extremism education. Paper presented at the Religious Education SIG Highlighted Panel at the 60th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society. Atlanta, March 6-10, 2017
  • M. A. Naseem, and Arshad-Ayaz, A. Seeking solutions to extremism and radicalization in "claimed-created" educational spaces. Paper presented at the Comparative and International Education Society's 61st CIES Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA March 5-9, 2017.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. and M. A. Naseem, Problematizing extremism and radicalization. Paper presented at the Comparative and International Education Society's 61st CIES Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA March 5-9, 2017.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Good citizenship and the future of the world: Tensions between the local and the global. Paper presented at CSSE, Calgary, June 2016.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (Re)defining and (Re)understanding extremism and radicalization. Paper presented at the International Symposium on" Teaching about extremism, terror, and trauma." Concordia University, Montreal, March 14, 2016.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Social Media: Educating about the 'other' or promoting 'stereotypes' and hate speech? Paper presented at the 59th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society. Vancouver, March 2016.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Third Wave Islamophobia. Paper presented at the Annual Congress of Institute of critical pedagogy and transformative leadership, Cadiz. Spain, November 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Youth, global social justice, and citizenship: Need to deconstruct marginality to develop a pedagogy of liberation. Paper presented at the CGCER Conference on Global Citizenship, Edmonton, October 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Need for a transnational multicultural model: Understanding Islamophobia in North American society. Paper presented at the Canadian studies seminar. WEFLA Holguín Cuba, April 27-29, 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. What kind of pedagogy do we need to address extremism, terror, and trauma? Paper presented at the International Symposium on Teaching about extremism, terror, and trauma. Concordia University, Montreal, March 23, 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Ubuntu, and Social Media: What stands in the way of new technologies and education that connects all humanity? Paper presented at the 59th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society. Washington, DC, March 8 –13, 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Social media as the new transnational educational space. Virtual paper presented at IAFOR International Conference on Education. Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 8-10, 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Social Media, and Civic Participation: A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Social Networking on Youth's Civic Engagement. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge, and Society. The University of California, Berkeley, 23-24 February 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Virtual meets real: The role of social media in civic engagement and social justice. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education in Muslim Society (ICEMS). Jakarta, Indonesia, 29-31 October 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Educating for Sustainable Peace: An exploration of the pedagogical potential of social media in creating conditions for civic engagement and peace. Paper presented at the First Arhnold Symposium on Social media as a space for Sustainable Peace Education, Georg Eckert Institute, Braunschweig, Germany, 29-30 July 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Talking the talk, but are we walking the walk? Environmental sustainability education in Quebec teachers' education programs. Paper presented at the Canadian studies seminar. WEFLA Holguín, Cuba, April 22-25th, 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., The potential and promises of social media in education for all: Can Facebook provide a new space to spark conversations about inequality, inclusion, and civic engagement? Paper presented at the 58th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Toronto, Canada, March 10-15, 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Challenges, and opportunities to teach about environmental sustainability: A brief review of Teachers' Education Programs about Environmental Sustainability in Canada. Paper presented at the Northeastern Regional Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (NE-CIES) UMass Amherst, November 1-2, 2013.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Transition from literate and digital culture: A comparison of students' experience of diversity discourses on SNS & traditional media. Paper accepted for presentation at the XV World Congress for the Comparative Education Society (WCCES), Buenos Aires, Argentina, 24 to June 28, 2013.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., 'Transnational Multiculturalism' as a model for understanding social and cultural diversity in Canada.' Paper presented at the Canadian studies seminar. WEFLA Holguín, Cuba, April 23-25th, 2013.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. Democratic possibilities or knowledge imperialism: The role of international schools (K-12) in producing non-thinking elite in developing countries. Paper presented at the 57th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, New Orleans, March 10-15, 2013.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Development of social media literacy for global citizenship education in teachers' education programs. Paper presented at the IARTEM Regional Conference, Curitiba, Brazil, August 29-31, 2012.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Feminist Pedagogies for gender and women's studies courses in the Muslim/Arab World. Paper accepted for presentation at the Inaugural Conference of the UAE Gender and Women's Studies Consortium. American University in Sharjah, Sharjah, March 7 - 9, 2012.
  • Naseem, M. A. & Arshad-Ayaz, A. Peace and Development: Education, Conflict, and Development in Conflict and Post-conflict Societies. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA). Vancouver, April 2012.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., The Many Voices of Sustainability. Panel Organized for The Balance-Unbalance Conference: Arts + Science x Technology = Environment/Responsibility Montreal, Canada November 4-5, 2011. Panelists: James Grant, Rosemarie Schade, Erin Manning, Adeela Arshad-Ayaz, MA Naseem, and Peter Graham.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., A sustainable world is possible if… Paper presented at The Balance-Unbalance Conference: Arts + Science x Technology = Environment/Responsibility Montreal, Canada, November 4-5, 2011.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Conceptualizing 21st-century multiculturalism: Proposal for a new framework for multicultural education in the age of globalization. Paper presented at the 55th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society. Montreal, May 1-5, 2011.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Representation of First Nations and visible minorities in Quebec textbooks." Presented at the International Association for Research on Textbooks and Educational Media (IARTEM) Mini-Conference. Montreal, Canada August22-24, 2010.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Why teaching multicultural education fails in addressing issues of diversity?" Presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). Montreal, Canada, May 28-June 04, 2010.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Globalization and education a possible alternative to multicultural education: A search for improved methods to teach about the issue of diversity and social justice." Presented at the Seventh International Conference on Foreign Languages, Communication &Culture, and the Fourth International Seminar on Canadian Studies: Education, Identity, and Culture. Cuba, April 21-23 2010.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Construction of cross-cultural and transnational identities in Canada: An exploration of Quebec and Saskatchewan Textbooks." Paper presented at the 54th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society. Chicago, Illinois, March 1-5, 2010.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Politics of Comparison: Neo-liberalism and the educational reforms in developing countries." Paper presented at 53rd Annual Conference Comparative and International Education Society. Charleston, South Carolina, 23-27 March 2009.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Integrating environmental education in teacher education programs in Canada." Paper presented at the 2ed international seminar on Canadian studies: Canada: Identity and Culture. WEFLA Holguín Cuba, April 2008.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Critical techno-literacy: A framework for equitable education." Paper presented at the 52nd Annual Conference Comparative and International Education Society. Teachers College, Columbia University New York, March 2008.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "The contribution of critical pedagogy and critical theory of technology in techno-literacy and educational equity around the world." Paper presented at 7th Annual EGSS Conference, McGill University, Montreal, March 2008.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Can educational technology enhance critical engagement? Possibilities and lost chances: Evidence from a developing country. Paper presented at Comparative and International Education Society annual meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, March 2007.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Is Contextual Computing Possible? Reconsidering the Role of Computers in Education in Developing Countries. Paper presented at Comparative and International Education Society annual meeting, Hawaii, March 2006.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Beyond methodological dichotomy: interrogating the theory- practice opposition in educational research. Paper presented at Comparative and International Education Society annual meeting, Stanford University. March 2005.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Culture and education in the era of globalization. Paper presented at the 12th World Congress of Comparative Education Societies. Havana, Cuba. October 2004.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Using Critical Ethnography to Interrogate the Relationship between Technology, Education, and Empowerment: An assessment of practical problems in field research. 4th Annual EGSS Conference, McGill University, Montreal, November 2004.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Globalization and Marginalization of Higher Education: Evidence from the U.S. and the U.K. Comparative and International Education Society annual meeting, Orlando, Florida, March 2003.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Problems and Prospects of Introducing Computers in Classroom (K-12) in a developing Society - A Case Study of Pakistan". 3rd Annual EGSS Conference, McGill University, Montreal, November 2003.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Nationalist Discourse and the Media: Construction of Cultural and Nationalist Boundaries in Pakistani and Indian Cinema. Paper presented at the Canadian Asian Studies Association, Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences, Toronto, May 28-30, 2002.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., "Effects of Neo-Liberal Agenda on Higher Education." Presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). Orlando, Florida, March 6-9, 2002

KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., (May 14, 2019) 'Listen to the wind': Learning from local knowledges in Humanitarian contexts. Plenary Address at the 2019 Humanitarian Engineering Workshop, University of Groningen, Friesland Campus, Leeuwarden.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (2019). Engineering and Humanitarian Interventions: Learning from the failures. University of Groningen, Friesland Campus, Leeuwarden. Workshop delivered at the 2019 Humanitarian Engineering Workshop, co-organized by the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and Texas A&M University, Qatar.
  • Naseem, M. A., and Arshad-Ayaz, A., (November 14, 2018) Creating actionable counter-radicalization, and counter-extremism education. Canada Research Chair in Race, Inequalities, and Global Change, University of British Columbia.
  • Naseem, M. A., and Arshad-Ayaz, A., (February 17, 2018) Countering Violent Extremism and the Role of Education: Reclaiming' spaces' for creating learning against radicalization. Invited address NOVA Southeastern University, Miami, Fl..
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (2017, October 3). Links between Criticality and Leadership for Social Transformation. Plenary Address, The 9th Annual International Congress, The International Institute for Critical Pedagogy & Transformative Leadership, Turin, Italy.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (October 27, 2017) Countering radicalization through education, Invited talk at the Pesantren Mahasiswa Universal, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (April 10, 2017). "Can new media provide a transnational space for social justice and global civic engagement?" Dowson College, Peace Center, Montreal
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (June 03, 2016). One Day as an Active Citizen at Concordia: Theory, Practice, and Praxis. Workshop for the Concordia University Summer Research Institute: "Leadership for the Next Generation" Friday, June 3, 2016.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (March 19, 2016). Moderator and Discussant for a panel on Arts and Social Justice. GSDE, "21st Century Learning: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Creativity," March 19, 2016.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (September 15, 2015). The Stigma of Extremism: What scars do we bear as a society? University of Streets Café, Tuesday, Atwater Library and Computer Centre, 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (May 20, 2015). Include what? Include how? Include where? Keynote Address Inclusion in/en college education, Vanier College, Montreal, May 20, 2015.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (March 28, 2015). Invited moderator and discussant for a panel on sustainability-oriented community initiatives at Concordia. GSDE "Breaking Barriers: Language, Culture, and Technology in Education on March 28, 2015. Concordia University.
  • Naseem M.A and Arshad-Ayaz, A., (April 11, 2014) Sustainability, and Social Justice: Connecting the Dots. Workshop presented at the Department of Education, Graduate Student Symposium. Concordia University, Montreal, April 11, 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (April 3, 2014) Education and Environmental Sustainability, Invited presentation to Montreal Council of Women, Environment, Land, and Housing sector, April 3, 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (October 2014) Extremism, Multiculturalism, and Peace Education, Invited public lecture at Syarif Hidayatullah, State Islamic University, Jakarta, October 2014.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. “Islam, multiculturalism and globalization.” Invited public lecture at Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. ICTs and Education: Problems and Prospects. Sekolah Pascasanjane, Universitas Islam Negeri, Jakarta, Indonesia, November 18 and 19, 2012.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A. (November 31, 2010) Bowling out racism: Politics of difference in diverse societies. Shaar Hashomayim, Westmount,.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Wilson, M., Hill, D., Al-Tayeb, T., and Sidhu, (March 2008) A. Panel Discussion The Effects of Globalization in Education.  7th Annual EGSS Conference, McGill University, Montreal.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Laflamme, E., Rudd, C. (2005, February). Panel Discussion on Preparing an Oral or Poster Session. Montreal: McGill University.
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., Piggott, G., Hoover, M. (2005, September). Panel Discussion Unpacking the mystery: SSHRC and FQRSC fellowships. Montreal: McGill University
  • Arshad-Ayaz, A., (February 25, 2005) Introduction of computers in Pakistan's public school system. Presentation made to the education research team at the International Development Research Center, Ottawa,.