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    Academic performance of Grade 12 learners in accounting in the Zululand District
    (University of Zululand, 2018) Sikhombo, Zonke Nonhle
    The aim of the study was to investigate reasons for the poor Academic performance of Grade 12 learners in accounting in the Zululand districts. The main aim was addressed by exploring literature to gather information on perspectives on Accounting teaching and the way these problems are approached globally. A qualitative approach was used to investigate factors that affect learner’s performance. Five schools were selected in the Zululand districts. Ten teachers were interviewed. The data were analysed and findings revealed that Grade 12 learners’ performance is inadequate. In order to make a quantum leap and to arrive at creative solutions to the challenges, participants were interviewed regarding the phenomenon. The findings reveal that teachers have inadequate necessary teaching skills and that the subject is sometimes taught by teachers who do not dispose of the necessary expertise in Accounting. Schools also lack resources and economic deficits hamper quality teaching in the rural areas. The main recommendations arising from this study suggest that the Department of Basic Education should also review the time allocated per period to extend the time spent on Accounting. The focus should be also on Grade 10 and 11 Accounting learners to lay the foundation for teaching and learning Accounting in Grade 12. Accounting teachers should be provided with stronger content workshops, at least twice per term.