The study drew on the experiences of Senior Phase teachers in the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) in the North West Province. It investigated how teachers experienced this implementation and what meaning these experiences had for them. It is usually only in practical implementation that distortions and obstacles to successful implementation become apparent. The study revealed that the implementation of the NCS was a challenge to most teachers, as there were different interpretations of the curriculum policy among teachers. In addition, the teachers indicated that...