Why do Ghanaian teachers prefer traditional teaching methods?

Ghanaian teachers often use traditional teaching methods because they work well and feel familiar, like a favorite toy that never gets old.

Traditional teaching methods are like telling a story in class, the teacher talks, writes on the board, and students listen and copy. It's similar to how parents teach kids to count by saying, "One, two, three..." while showing fingers. This way of teaching has been used for many years, so it feels safe and reliable, just like a well-known bedtime story.

Sometimes, new ways of teaching come in, like using videos or games. But change can feel tricky, like learning to ride a bike with two wheels when you're used to one. Teachers know that their students learn best when things are familiar and clear, just like how kids learn to tie shoes by watching someone else do it first.

Also, traditional teaching methods don’t need special tools or gadgets, they only need a blackboard and a chalk, like having a toy box with your favorite blocks. That makes them easy to use in any classroom. So, Ghanaian teachers keep using their favorite way of teaching because it's simple, works well, and has been around for a long time, just like the best stories you've ever heard.