Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 20 no. 8 (2024)

Unveiling the Reasons Behind Teachers' Embrace of Traditional Teaching Methods

Kristine Mae Mina | Charis G. Oraiz

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This qualitative narrative inquiry research aimed on exploring the reasons behind teachers' preference for traditional teaching approaches by conducting interviews with five intermediate teachers from Lagao 2nd Bo. Elementary School as participants. The study revealed that factors contributing to their preference included the convenience of lesson preparation, the low cost of traditional teaching methods, and the familiarity of the classroom environment. The study sought to bridge a gap in the existing literature by offering insights into teachers' perspectives. The findings suggest the need for educational institutions to address these issues and emphasize the importance of teachers gaining firsthand experience in public school classrooms to understand current classroom situation. Furthermore, the research recommends taking steps to promote a deeper understanding of effective instructional practices suitable for present and future educational settings. Overall, the study highlights the factors influencing teachers' preference for traditional approaches to teaching and underscores the importance of addressing these issues to adapt instructional practices to the evolving educational landscape.



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