Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of Female Principals in Advancing 4IR in Rural South African Education

Thembi Busisiwe Nkosi, Zvisinei Moyo, Professor · 2025 · SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

Summary. Women principals in rural South African primary schools are driving Fourth Industrial Revolution adoption despite significant constraints. They integrate digital tools into teaching, learning, and administration—using e-learning platforms, smart boards, and management systems like SA-SAMS. These leaders build partnerships with teachers, parents, and community stakeholders, foster innovation cultures, and pursue continuous professional development to upskill staff in digital competencies.

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DOI

10.29138/educatio.v9i2.1788

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, general-innovation

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2026-05-01