Abstract
M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
Many changes are taking place in our country. One aspect that must be emphasized, is provision for proper education. The demands on our country and its citizens, necessitate change in education. In South Africa there are still many defects
concerning education. There are for example many uncertainties about curriculum, and attempts are made to eliminate defects in syllabi. One of the curricula concerned, is that of Afrikaans First Language.
Due to current changes multi-cultural schools have been founded. Thus the curriculum must change in order to accommodate everybody. A new and better curriculum for Afrikaans First Language will have to be brought about to benefit all mother tongue
speakers of Afrikaans.
This study clearly shows that a relevant first language curriculum is necessary for Afrikaans First Language. This study will point out that certain needs exist among learners and teachers of Afrikaans First Language, which can contribute towards a new and better Afrikaans First Language curriculum. A literature study has been done on curriculum design. Here is shown what a curriculum is and what curriculum design entails. This is done according to the design principle and is carried into effect in first language teaching. There is concluded that Afrikaans First Language must be conceptualised and that attention must be given to subject matter.