The Correlation Between the Ability to Cope with Stress and the Ability to Render Quality Guidance Services and Academic Instruction among Elementary Guidance Teachers of Iriga City Division

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Stress is one of the most common concerns among educators since the advanced changes in the educational setting of our country demands greater responsibilities. Skills are indispensable and little knowledge of everything is necessary. Our profession creates stress that results from the emotional demands of the nature of teaching. This might lead to job dissatisfaction, mental health related problems, and sometimes lead to early retirement.

METHODS

The study employed survey method, ranking, weighted mean and Pearson's correlation coefficient as the statistical treatment.

RESULTS

Based from the findings of the study, assisting students and teachers in the formulation of academic, personal/social, and career plans, based on knowledge of student needs and assessing students' needs which both got a weighted mean of 4.41 and interpreted as excellent; managing routines and procedures with a weighted mean of 4.23 and interpreted as excellent. The rest of the indicators were interpreted as above average. Teachers maximizes instructional time and minimizes disruptions with a weighted mean of 4.59 and interpreted as excellent; the teachers also use available performance outcome data to continually document and communicate student academic progress and develop interim learning targets with a weighted mean of 4.26 and interpreted as excellent; and they effectively address appropriate curriculum standards and use variety of assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and for the student population which both got a weighted mean of 4.23 and interpreted as excellent. The rest of the indicators are interpreted as above average. There is no significant correlation between the ability to cope stress and the ability to render quality guidance services of the elementary guidance teachers of Iriga City Division.

DISCUSSIONS

Coping strategies identified in this study do not reflect the overall practices of the teachers, with the help of seminars and workshops, the teachers can be a source of other ways in dealing with stress. Since the teachers have different experiences and different stress, they can be a good source of best practices. It is highly recommended that teachers should be fond of self-assessment in terms of their performance according to their designation. When teachers are aware of how they perform and recognize their strengths and weaknesses they will learn to adjust, adapt and perform well.