Obstacles Experienced by Primary School Heads and Teachers in the Implementation of the Wood Technology Curriculum in Bikita District of Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe

This study sought to investigate the challenges faced by secondary school teachers and heads in the implementation of Wood Technology, which is a relatively new subject in the secondary schools in Zimbabwe.The study employed the quantitative paradigm and adopted the descriptive survey design.The population comprised all primary schools in Bikita District.The sample comprised of 440 respondents made up of 40 heads of schools and 400 teachers of which 53% were male and 47% female.Data were collected using a questionnaire which had both close-ended and open-ended questions.Descriptive statistical analysis was used to interpret data.The study revealed that the introduction of agriculture in primary schools has increased the number of subjects in the primary school curriculum, thereby further burdening both teachers and pupils with work.The study recommends that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should inject more funds towards the teaching of wood technology as the subject requires equipment, infrastructure and qualified personnel for it to be effectively implemented.