Innovative Teaching Strategies for Global Classrooms: Advancing Digital Equity and Global Partnerships in Higher Education

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10.2991/978-2-38476-521-8_27How to use a DOI?

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Digital Equity; Global Partnerships; Innovative Pedagogies

Abstract

This study explored innovative teaching strategies that enhance global classrooms by addressing digital inequities and strengthening international partnerships in higher education. The aim is to investigate how pedagogical models, such as flipped learning, project-based learning (PBL), gamification, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) learning, can foster inclusive, engaging, and globally connected learning environments. These strategies are particularly relevant in African and Global South contexts, where disparities in infrastructure, access, and policy implementation persist. A desktop research design was employed to analyse existing literature, policy documents, and reports published between 2017 and 2025. The study used purposive sampling to select twelve sources: six (6) journal articles, two (2) books, two (2) policy documents, and two (2) web resources chosen for their relevance to digital equity, pedagogical innovation, and global collaboration. Data was analysed thematically, focusing on three core areas: digital access, teaching innovation, and international partnerships. Findings reveal that while innovative teaching methods have strong potential to improve learning outcomes, their implementation is uneven due to infrastructural limitations, lack of faculty training, and policy gaps. Digital inequity persists as a systemic issue, particularly in under-resourced institutions. Global partnerships, though promising, often reflect power imbalances and lack contextual adaptation, limiting their effectiveness. The study calls for coordinated policy frameworks, sustained funding, and inclusive collaboration to ensure that innovative teaching strategies are equitably implemented and responsive to diverse educational contexts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Takalani Tshiovhe
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/29
TI  - Innovative Teaching Strategies for Global Classrooms: Advancing Digital Equity and Global Partnerships in Higher Education
BT  - Proceedings of The Focus Conference (TFC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 470
EP  - 485
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-521-8_27
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-521-8_27
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