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November 30, 2025Education SciencesOpen Access

Gender Differences in Lecturers’ Competency and Use of Learning Management Systems at a University of Technology in South Africa

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SSSibongile Simelane-MnisiJMJohnny Mafika MthimunyeTshwane University of TechnologySSSibongile Simelane-Mnisi

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Implication

Mixed-methods analysis reveals gender disparities in digital competencies, suggesting reforms to boost student engagement and equity in online learning environments.

Key Points

  • Female lecturers exhibit lower confidence in digital competencies, impacting their engagement with learning management systems.
  • Analysis based on a sample of 121 participants from the Faculty of Science, utilizing quantitative and qualitative data methods.
  • Qualitative data were processed through thematic analysis with Atlas.ti, focusing on lecturers' experiences with LMS tools.
  • Promoting feminist pedagogy can enhance digital teaching practices, aiming for gender equity in higher education.

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Simelane-Mnisi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b94581d383f2b2a378f4ahttps://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15121595
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