Effects of Pandemic Towards Job Satisfaction of the Selected Full-Time Instructors of a Higher Education Institution in Novaliches, Quezon City

Vol.3, No.1A

Abstract

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our understanding of the world as we knew it. The lockdown has accelerated the shift from traditional to online educational methods. The shift in teaching methods compelled all teaching professionals to work from home and find different, unique ways to give knowledge to their students. Moreover, as this pandemic continues, teachers are not only adopting the so-called new normal. Many people are engaging in new activities, learning new technical skills, and finding ways to be better in physical appearance, mental well-being, and emotional state. 

This research was conducted to determine the pandemic's effects on the job satisfaction of the selected full-time instructors of a Higher Education Institution in Quezon City. The respondents are thirty (30) full-time instructors, which determined the significant relationship between employees and employers about job satisfaction and the problems encountered by the respondents. It utilized a random sampling technique. The instrument used to gather the data is a survey questionnaire, which was administered face to face. I was also retrieved on the same day of administration. The gathered data were analyzed through the use of weighted mean and percentage. 

Based on the analysis, it was discovered that most of the respondents are female, 24-27 years of age, and have 1-3 years of experience in teaching. Moreover, the respondents also strongly agreed that they experienced changes in their appetite, energy, and desire for physical activities during the pandemic. The assessment concerned with their mental and emotional well-being shows that they also strongly agreed that they improved their time management and self-control. In addition, the respondents also agreed in terms of financial support, compensation, and benefits in the level of their job satisfaction. The respondents have also experienced issues using the LMS, poor internet connection, distractions at home, and difficulty in adopting new technologies. Some also encountered problems with their colleagues.

The assessment shows a significant relationship between the effects of the pandemic and job satisfaction; therefore, the researchers formulate the following recommendation. The researcher recommends enhancing incentives for teachers to be satisfied and productive. The data revealed that most of the respondents experienced LMS issues. The institution should review the LMS function to solve this issue and provide technical support for the teaching staff to perform their best at work.