Abstract
M.Ed.
There is a need for the formulation of guidelines for a relevant curriculum
design for senior secondary phase, based on the needs of the society. In this
study, the focus is on the needs of society as perceived by employers in the
Gauteng province. This gives rise to the following questions:
* What are the needs of society as perceived by employers in the Gauteng
province?
* How can these needs be addressed in guidelines for a relevant curriculum
design for the senior secondary phase? The aims of this research are :
to identify the needs of the society as perceived by Gauteng employers
through focus group interviews.
to formulate guidelines for a relevant curriculum design for the senior
secondary phase that would address the needs of society as perceived by
the employers in the Gauteng province.