Abstract
M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
The study's main focus was on the integration of the theme HIV/AIDS into Life
Orientation by educators in the senior phase. The purpose of the study was to investigate
to what extent HIV/AIDS is integrated into the Life Orientation Learning Area to help to
curb the spread of this leprosy in farm communities.
The study explored through in-depth interviews, observations and the knowledge of the
educators, learners and parents. The transcripts were analysed. The key finding of this
study was that the educators are able to integrate HIV/AIDS theme into Life Orientation
albeit there are still uncertainties about the aims of LO and what role the educators have to
play.