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Rasha Qaisi, a doctoral student in the Faculty of Education, has been awarded an 80,000 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship to study critical literacy practices with marginalized students.
Collaborating with teachers in local Arabic Islamic schools, Qaisi will look to identify effective strategies that help students develop a deeper understanding of social justice issues, challenging systemic inequalities in education.
Qaisi expresses gratitude in receiving the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, highlighting its potential to create both local and national impact.
This award will allow me to explore critical literacy practices with marginalized students in Windsor, and hopefully across the province, she says. This research is deeply meaningful to me, as it provides an opportunity to amplify equitable teaching practices and student voices while contributing to a more inclusive education system as whole.
Passionate about knowledge-sharing, Qaisi looks forward to engaging with fellow scholars and educators, using this funding to advance discussions on equitable literacy education.
This award not only supports my research but also strengthens my commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments where all students feel empowered.
Qaisi is eager to share her findings with educators, researchers, and policy-makers, with the goal of promoting more inclusive teaching practices that empower marginalized students and contribute to meaningful educational reform.
Those interested in learning more about her research can contact her directly at .
