Towards Innovative Ways of Managing Curriculum in Rural Secondary Schools in the Twenty-first Century

The majority of South African principals believe that subject heads and Heads of Departments should be in charge of curriculum and teaching monitoring. Due to this impression, curricular management by principals does not support teaching and learning. According to the KZN department of education's study from 2015 on curriculum management and delivery plan, principals now spend more time on administrative responsibilities and learner discipline than on topics related to instructional leadership. This book emphasizes how major social and economic development in rural areas is necessary in order to achieve actual quality education. Until then, the educational options available in rural areas will restrict people's ability to live long, productive lives and to learn and experience freedom, dignity, and self-respect.

Contributors are: Bongani Thulani Gamede, Samantha Govender, Nontobeko Prudence Khumalo, Azwidohwi Kutame, Mncedisi Christian Maphalala, Rachel Gugu Mkhasibe, Dumisani Wilfred Mncube, Ramashego Shila Mphahlele, Fikile Mthethwa, Edmore Mutekwe, Nokuthula Hierso Ndaba, Thandiwe Nonkululeko Ngema, Phiwokuhle Bongiwe Ngubane, Sindile Ngubane and Dumisani Nzima.

Mncedisi Maphalala is Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the Durban University of Technology and former Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand. He obtained his PhD at the University of Zululand and has published books, journal articles, and book chapters.

Ramashego Shila Mphahlele is Senior Researcher at the University of South Africa. She holds a doctoral degree of Psychology of Education from UNISA and she founded the Multi-University Postgraduate Support Network for Masters and Doctoral Candidates.