An Evaluation of the 2013 Secondary School Curriculum on the Learner in Selected Secondary Schools in Luanshya District: A Case of Vocational Pathway

Abstract

The study sought to evaluate the impact of the 2013 secondary education vocational pathway on the learners. The study was done in Luanshya district which is situated on the Copperbelt province. The objectives of the study was to establish whether the vocational educational training obtained in secondary school makes value impression on self-sustainability of the learners. Based on the evidence collected, the study established that despite calls to reform the Zambian secondary school curriculum with emphasis on Vocationalization of the school curriculum, the curriculum has remained largely academic. The learners perceive Vocational Education subjects (vocational pathway) not to be useful for students‟ aspiring to join university education) as is with general education programs. Furthermore, it the study established that there are very little compliance levels to the standards as provided for in the teaching of Vocational subjects. There is need for teachers to adhere to appropriate teaching method and evaluation procedures for vocational subject. Input factors play a critical role in realising effective curriculum implementation. As a result of several challenges and problems experienced during the implementation process the achievement of the set objects will remain a dream as the findings indicated that there was insignificant impact created on the learners in terms of creating value impression on self-sustainability of the Learners.