Experiences of primary school heads of department with curriculum implementation and management: A case of Soutpansberg East Circuit, Limpopo Province

Abstract

This study investigated primary schools Heads of Departments’ (HoDs) experiences regarding curriculum implementation and management at primary schools in the Soutpansberg East Circuit in Limpopo Province. The study employed an anti-positivist paradigm and a qualitative research design. Purposive sampling was used to select participants for the study. Data were collected using face to face interviews and focus group discussions. Thematic data analysis technique was used to analyse data. The findings of the study revealed that work load for HoDs should be reduced considering that they have dual roles, they are managers on the other hand, class teachers.