Abstract
M.Ed.
The purpose of this investigative study is to explore the perceptions that subject advisors of
the Gauteng Department of Education have of the needs of the society. It is intended that this
empirical research will form the basis for the reconstruction and development of a senior
secondary school curriculum that will meet the needs of society. To identify the needs, focus
group interviews will be conducted. The researcher believes that such an investigation,
focusing on society's needs as perceived by subject advisors of Gauteng, will give guidelines
to the designing of a curriculum suitable for senior secondary schools.