Analysing Adoption Patterns of E-Learning Platforms Among Female Secondary School Teachers in South Africa: A Methodological Framework

E-learning platforms have emerged as a significant tool in educational settings, particularly for female secondary school teachers who often face challenges in traditional classroom environments. A mixed-methods approach combining survey data collection from 200 participants and qualitative interviews with 10 teachers. Data analysis includes content validity and thematic analysis for themes emerging from the data. Female teachers reported an average adoption rate of 58% across all platforms, with a significant proportion (70%) indicating that E-learning has positively impacted their teaching methods. The study highlights the potential benefits of integrating E-learning platforms into secondary school education in South Africa, particularly for female educators who face unique challenges. School administrators should consider implementing structured training programmes to support teachers' effective use of E-learning tools and address any identified barriers to adoption. E-Learning Adoption Female Teachers Secondary Education South Africa Model estimation used =argmin_ᵢ (yᵢ, f_ (xᵢ) ) +₂², with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.