JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Discourse Analysis of Accounting Syllabuses to Assess the Extent of Curriculum Change: The Case of Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education.

  • Published In: International Journal of Educational Reform, 2023, v. 32, n. 4. P. 413 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nketekete, Malefetsane E. 3 of 3

Abstract

This study examines the extent of changes introduced by the Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE), which replaced the British General Certificate of Secondary Education Ordinary Level (GCE O level) in Lesotho. Using a qualitative comparative analysis of Accounting syllabuses from both systems, the research found that despite claims of a modernized and more inclusive philosophy underpinning the LGCSE, the syllabuses showed no substantial differences in content, structure, or pedagogical approach. The only notable distinction was the inclusion of grade descriptors in the LGCSE syllabus, which did not significantly alter assessment practices. The findings suggest that the purported reforms may be more cosmetic or political than substantive, highlighting the need for further investigation into how such curriculum changes are perceived and enacted by teachers.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Educational Reform. 2023/09, Vol. 32, Issue 4, p413
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:10567879
  • DOI:10.1177/10567879211064870
  • Accession Number:170031181
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