Engida, Temechegn (PhD)Aberha, Fisseha2018-08-152023-11-052018-08-152023-11-052001-05http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/11702The purpose of this study was to identify the hampering factors in implementing active learning in the second cycle of government primary schools of central zone in Tigray region. The sources of data were 104 teachers, 10 school principals and 11 curriculum developers. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select wereda and school samples. More over, an available sampling method was used to involve teachers, school principals and curriculum developers. Questionnaire was used as data gathering tool. And, the secured data were analyzed using percentages and descriptive phrases. The findings of the study, then, revealed that the attitude of teachers and school principals towards active learning were found to be satisfactory. The result of the study also showed some major problems that ham~r the implementation of active learning. The identified serious problems were: inadequacy of teacher's pre-service and in-service training (lack of significant attention to refreshment courses), poor and unconducive organization of curricular materials, lack of frequent preparation and utilization of instructional materials that facilitate the implementation of active learning, poor classroom condition and less competency of school principals in accomplishing most of the expected activitiesenImplement Active LearningThesis