Problems Faced by Science Teachers in the Implementation of Constructivist Approach of Teaching

The purpose of this study was to find out the major problems faced by secondary school teachers in the implementation of constructivist approach of teaching science. To find out the problems faced by teachers’ descriptive survey method is used. Questionnaire is prepared to collect data from secondary school teachers. The data collected using questionnaire is analyzed. The major factors that are responsible for the difficulty in teaching includes large class size, insufficient basic science knowledge of students, less time duration to conduct activities in the classroom and non-availability of teaching learning materials. To promote the activities and the constructivist approach in the classroom the teachers should compulsorily participate in in-service training programs and should attend professional development courses and both teachers and students should update their skills and also update their knowledge by reading.