Proceedings of the University of Fort Hare Teaching and Learning Conference (UFHTL 2023)

Social Justice and Human Rights: A Case of Blended Learning in Higher Education

Authors
Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi1, *, Zukiswa Pearl Mkuzo2
1UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Fort Hare, East London, South Africa
2UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Fort Hare, East London, South Africa
*Corresponding author. Email: sfobosi@ufh.ac.za
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Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi
Available Online 19 June 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6_2How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Access; Equity; Blended Learning; Human Rights; Inclusive Participation; Social Justice
Abstract

The necessity of providing all people with an affordable, high-quality education is underscored by the fact that the right to education is a fundamental human right that is universally recognised. Blended learning has become a potential strategy to improve educational possibilities and address numerous issues in the education sector in recent years. Blended learning incorporates technology and digital resources into the learning process by combining traditional face-to-face training with online learning techniques. This paper investigates the link between social justice and blended learning in higher education. It examines how access, equity, and inclusive participation could enhance learning outcomes through blended learning in higher education. Blended learning also allows customised interactive learning experiences that increase learner motivation and engagement. Technology in blended learning makes the utilisation of multimedia resources, interactive exercises, and collaborative tools possible, improving the caliber and efficacy of instruction. Issues, including the digital divide, infrastructure restrictions, and training requirements, must be addressed to guarantee social justice in higher education. In summary, incorporating social justice in higher education blended learning can significantly advance the realisation of the right to education.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the University of Fort Hare Teaching and Learning Conference (UFHTL 2023)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
19 June 2024
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6_2
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2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-439-6_2How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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