Managing Stress among Elementary Teachers in Sto. Tomas South District and its Effect to their Academic Performance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the school's responsibilities is to mold individuals to become morally upright citizens. In shaping this kind of citizens, teachers and administrators play a significant role in teaching them the right attitudes and behavior as students themselves have their own part to play. They must respond positively to the molding process and expectations of society and the community. Educators are becoming increasingly concern about the pressure which students face and may have argued that these pressures are too severe, and these contribute to less than optimal conditions for the development and maturation of a person.

METHODS

This study made use of the descriptive method of research to determine the effects of stress on the academic performance of elementary teachers at Sto. Tomas South District. The descriptive method focuses on the present situation (what is). The purpose is to new certainty. The truth may have different forms such as the increased quantity of data, a new sweeping statement or new law, increased insight into factors which are operating, the discovery of new causal relationship, a more precise formulation of the problem to be solved and many others. (Calmorin, 2010: 75).

RESULTS

The following are the weighted mean and descriptive rating of Managing School Work Stress. On the item "I get so worried about the assignments that they make me feel ill.“ got the weighted mean of 3. 1, On the item "This worry about assignments makes me feel depressed." got the weighted mean of 3. 07, On the item "I let these concerns about the work get on the top of Me." obtained the weighted mean of 2. 92, On the item "When I need to work, others always succeed in persuading me to go out." got the weighted mean of 2. 82.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result of the study, students are bogged down under the pressure of hordes of assignments and wish that there had been someone who would take care of our assignments. Since the main stressor for teachers revolves around academic activities, the department should provide better training to teachers that promote a more realistic outlook of upcoming semesters and help them plan their course work in a way that supports them in reaching their goals without causing undue and unnecessary demands.