• RAMPRAKASH PRAJAPATI
• RASHMI SINGHAI

Atomic structure is most challenging concept for a chemistry to teach and students to grasp. Also, it is very significant in understanding many linked concepts throughout the study of chemistry. The purpose of this study was to know the impact of constructivist approach on atomic structure teaching in classroom and to know the experience of the students and teachers for the same. We want to know how to apply constructivist approach in classroom teaching to get desired learning outcomes on ninth grade students, understanding of atomic structure concepts. According to national focus group on teaching of science position paper (2006) science is dynamic, expanding body of knowledge covering ever new domains of experience. The progresses of science are marked not only by an accumulation of facts, but by the emergence of scientific method and the scientific attitude ,process and products are one of the important aspects of nature of science process leads to the development of products, and the products can be verified through process. Nature of science develops ones attitude toward science and science learning. Chemistry is future oriented and a disciplined way of seeking new knowledge for deeper understanding. It is a part of school education and it plays one of the pivotal roles for children’s intellectual and personal development, which will help individual for a better life. In schools, chemistry prepares the children to understand basic chemical compositions, structure and other concepts along with process skills and its application. For this purpose ninth grade learners of a chemistry course (Atomic Structure topic) taught by the same teacher in DMS School, RIE, Bhopal, were enrolled in the study. The classes were randomly assigned as two groups .Learners in the first (control) group were instructed by traditionally designed chemistry instruction whereas learners in the second (experimental) group were taught by the instruction based on constructivist approach model. Atomic structure concepts, achievement test were administered to both groups as a pre-test and post-test in order to assess their understanding of concepts related to atomic structure. The results indicated that instruction based on constructivist approach caused significantly better acquisition of scientific conceptions related to atomic structure. Using constructivist approach teaching and learning process have brought excellent improvements in the learner's and teachers.

Constructivist approach, Traditionally Designed Chemistry Instruction, Control groups, Experimental groups, Atomic structure concepts.

"INCULCATION OF TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS THROUGH CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH IN CHEMISTRY OF ATOMIC STRUCTURE CONCEPTS AT SCHOOLING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.897-901, September 2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2009419.pdf

"INCULCATION OF TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS THROUGH CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH IN CHEMISTRY OF ATOMIC STRUCTURE CONCEPTS AT SCHOOLING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no. pp897-901, September 2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2009419.pdf