Adjustments and Coping Mechanisms among Former College Instructors as Senior High School Teachers | Back
December 01, 2020 |
| Research Theme: | Human Resource Development |
| Year Funded: | 2019 |
| Year Completed: | 2020 |
| Funding Type: | Funded |
| Research Scope: | Division |
| Division: | Emmanuel Redito |
| Locale of the Study: | Urdaneta City National High School |
| Research Status: | Published |
| Publish Date: | December 01, 2020 |
| Research Type: | Basic Research |
| Fund Source: | BERF |
| Grant Amount: | Php 0.00 |
| Year Completed: | 2020 |
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Abstract:
This research determined the adjustments and coping mechanisms among formerrncollege instructors as senior high school teachers applying sequential exploratory mixed methodrndesign. The respondents were 45 senior high school teachers in the Schools Division ofrnUrdaneta City. Frequency counts and percentages were used in the statistical analysis ofrnqualitative data while the mean value was used in quantitative data. Respondents were mostlyrn31-40 years old, male, English major, masterate degree holders, 1-5 years of experience inrncollege, and teaching vertically aligned subjects both in college and in senior high school.rnRespondents find difficulty in the adjustment on too many extra works/ paper works. They havernhigh adjustment on preparation of lessons, preparation of teaching aids, method of instruction,rnmonitoring of students’ progress, preparation of too many documents, learners’ behavior andrnrelationship with parents. In order to cope, they “somewhat” communicate and share theirrnfeelings with their co-teachers, “totally” take a rest to physically gain strength and “totally” readrntheir lessons. In comparison, only syllabi and grades were prepared in college while there wererntoo many/overflowing/non-stop preparation of documents in senior high school. Majority of themrnhave embraced their tasks but there were still few who were not into it and were planning tornleave DepEd, while few others said they have no choice. The respondents needed trainingsrnrelated to their work to cope in the workplace. A Webinar was conducted as a plan of action tornhelp respondents scaffold in transition.
Keywords: Adjustment, Coping Mechanisms
This research determined the adjustments and coping mechanisms among formerrncollege instructors as senior high school teachers applying sequential exploratory mixed methodrndesign. The respondents were 45 senior high school teachers in the Schools Division ofrnUrdaneta City. Frequency counts and percentages were used in the statistical analysis ofrnqualitative data while the mean value was used in quantitative data. Respondents were mostlyrn31-40 years old, male, English major, masterate degree holders, 1-5 years of experience inrncollege, and teaching vertically aligned subjects both in college and in senior high school.rnRespondents find difficulty in the adjustment on too many extra works/ paper works. They havernhigh adjustment on preparation of lessons, preparation of teaching aids, method of instruction,rnmonitoring of students’ progress, preparation of too many documents, learners’ behavior andrnrelationship with parents. In order to cope, they “somewhat” communicate and share theirrnfeelings with their co-teachers, “totally” take a rest to physically gain strength and “totally” readrntheir lessons. In comparison, only syllabi and grades were prepared in college while there wererntoo many/overflowing/non-stop preparation of documents in senior high school. Majority of themrnhave embraced their tasks but there were still few who were not into it and were planning tornleave DepEd, while few others said they have no choice. The respondents needed trainingsrnrelated to their work to cope in the workplace. A Webinar was conducted as a plan of action tornhelp respondents scaffold in transition.
Keywords: Adjustment, Coping Mechanisms
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