Teachers’ Stress in the In-Person Learning Modality
Keywords:
face-to-face classes, work-related stress, personal and family stress, social stressAbstract
The indefinite suspension of classes and the subsequent shift to online learning was a great challenge for teachers, and the new order to return to face-to-face was another challenge because, at that time, the pandemic had not been fully cleared yet. In this premise, this study analyzed the stress level of teachers in implementing face-to-face classes in 2023. Data needed for this descriptive paper was collected from 124 public elementary school teachers using a self-made instrument that has passed the rigorous tests of validity and reliability. The ensuing analysis revealed teachers' low stress level in the in-person learning modality, specifically in work-related stress (M=2.4537; SD=0.35302) and personal and social stress (M=2.2262; SD=0.51914). Furthermore, a significant difference was found in the level of stress of teachers in the in-person learning modality when grouped by demographics. The study results call for the implementation of PTEMD (Promoting Teachers' Efficiency in Meeting Deadlines) and financial education in Budgeting 101 for Teachers to reduce to the minimum the teachers' stress level.
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