Teachers’ Well-Being: Basis for a Wellness Plan
Keywords:
Teachers’ well-being, wellness, COVID-19 pandemicAbstract
Empirical evidence has been presented by research to demonstrate the tremendous influence of the COVID-19 epidemic on teachers' well-being across the globe. As a foundation for a wellness strategy, this inquiry aimed to ascertain the degree of teachers' well-being for the academic year 2022–2023. Using a self-made instrument that has passed validity and reliability tests, 137 Public Elementary School Teachers from medium-sized urban schools in a District of a big Division in Central Philippines provided the necessary data. Analysis that followed revealed a high degree of teacher well-being in the study area. When respondents were classified and analyzed based on specific characteristics, the results showed no discernible difference in the degree of psychological, physiological, and social well-being among teachers. The findings call for school administrators to prioritize teachers' well-being by striking a balance between empathy and flexibility to adapt to each teacher's unique requirements, while also urging instructors to continue their pursuit of professional progress.
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