Resilience and Coping Styles of Tandang Sora Elementary Teachers during the Covid 19-Pandemic

Abstract

Teaching is a challenging occupation due to the numerous difficulties that instructors face on a daily basis, such as excessive workloads, tough students, and interpersonal issues. Such stressors have a significant negative impact on teachers' mental health and general well-being, which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction with their professions. This study sought to examine the resiliency and coping skills of Tandang Sora Elementary Teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 89 teachers from kindergarten through grade six made up the sample, which was selected using stratified random sampling to ensure that every demographic group in the population was represented. In addition to quantitative research, a descriptive correlational technique was used. The results showed a strong correlation between respondents' perceived resilience and coping mechanisms. This shows that educators with higher levels of resilience have stronger coping mechanisms, particularly in terms of relaxation and resolving interpersonal conflicts. This study suggests family or guidance counseling, as well as team-building training, to improve teachers' resilience and coping patterns. To cultivate resilience, educators should be strongly encouraged to place a high priority on establishing strong family ties and support networks. It may also be utilized as a reference for future and pertinent research on the resilience and coping methods of teachers.