Ashraf Booley

-Senior Lecturer in Law-

Department of Private Law

Faculty of Law

Introducing my ePortfolio

Welcome

I am Dr. Ashraf Booley, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Private Law at the University of the Western Cape. My teaching and research are grounded in both private law and comparative legal studies, with a particular emphasis on contract law, Islamic law, and human rights.

I facilitate learning in the following modules:

Law of Contract (CNT301)
Sale and Lease (SAL431)
Islamic Law and Jurisprudence (PRL811) – an LLM module
Muslim Personal Law Unit

Additionally, I contribute as a guest lecturer in the following LLM modules:

International Humanitarian Law (IHL815)
Gender Equality and Women’s Rights (CLL815)

Research Interests

My primary research interests lie in the field of comparative law, with a particular emphasis on human rights, Islamic law, gender justice, and constitutional law. Additionally, I have a secondary research interest in contract law, particularly its intersection with artificial intelligence and the evolving legal frameworks governing AI-driven contractual processes.

The Developing of a Teaching Portfolio for UWC documents preamble provides that the aim of a teaching portfolio is to improve the quality of student learning and to ensure that the learning and teaching (L&T) activities and philosophy are closely aligned to the UWC vision.

I am aim to ensure my portfolio is aligned with the UWC’s Institutional Operating Plan 2021-2025 which outlines the institution’s Strategic Plan for Learning and Teaching and more specifically with Goal 2 as stated:

To provide high-quality, evidence-based learning and teaching opportunities that are underpinned by responsive curricula and a diversity of learning, teaching and assessment approaches in order to nurture graduates who: have the knowledge, skills and attributes to succeed in the world of work; are lifelong learners; and are socially aware, ethical and caring global citizens.

It should be noted that the portfolio further provides evidence which is aligned with the other goals of the IOP.

The ePortfolio is constructed with my reflections under various themes which are categorised as follows:

Understanding my student needs;
My teaching philosophy;
Curriculum development;
Assessment;
Scholarship of L&T;
Infusion of technology in L&T;
Evaluation of L&T;
Committee work;
Research development; and
Community engagement,
Student Practical engagement
Academic Citizenship,
Muslim Personal Law Unit,
Google Scholar https://scholar.com/citations?hl=en&authuser=1&user=8bTTNUAAAAAJ
Postgraduate Supervision
Institutional Development

This portfolio, with a focus on learning and teaching at UWC, serves three primary objectives. First, it seeks to highlight my key achievements. Second, it offers a critical reflection on my teaching practices, using these insights to inform and enhance my professional development. Third, it articulates the strategies I have implemented to cultivate an environment conducive to effective learning.

Additionally, it integrates my contributions to the Muslim Personal Law Unit, particularly in fostering academic discourse, promoting collaboration, and advancing knowledge exchange in the field of Muslim Personal Law. It also reflects on my role as the convenor of the LLM module on Islamic Law and Jurisprudence, where I engage postgraduate students in critical discussions on the intersection of Islamic legal principles, human rights, and contemporary legal challenges.

My scholarly contributions, many of which are accessible via Google Scholar, further demonstrate the integration of my research with my teaching and community engagement. These publications reflect an ongoing commitment to developing decolonial, inclusive, and contextually relevant legal knowledge—particularly in areas relating to gender, Islamic jurisprudence, and legal pluralism in South Africa.

The following section provides a deeper insight into my background and academic journey.

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