Bachelor of Elementary Education, Cordova Public College
Student Research
Reca Mae Maloloy-on¹, Hanah Marie Mercado², Lovely Amodia³, Rebecca Awa⁴,Lara Mae Daro⁵, Victoria Lyn Licayan⁶ and John Lloyd Tagsip⁷ Cordova Public College Gabi, Cordova, Cebu Philippines maloloyonrecamae.cte.cpc@gmail.com Instructional workload management plays a crucial role in shaping teachers’ well- being and job performance, particularly in the elementary education sector. This study aims to determine the relationship between instructional workload management and perceived stress among elementary teachers at Kalawisan Elementary School. Using surveys completed by 34 teacher-respondents, the research examines workload components such as lesson planning, material preparation, student assessment, administrative tasks, and extracurricular coaching. Results reveal that high instructional workloads significantly contribute to elevated stress levels, while effective workload management correlates with improved teacher well-being and teaching efficacy. Additionally, teachers employ various coping mechanisms, including task prioritization and peer collaboration, to mitigate stress. The study concludes that balancing workload demands with adequate resources is vital for enhancing teacher satisfaction and performance. It recommends implementing policies that streamline tasks and provide support systems to reduce stress and foster professional growth among educators.
Instructional workload, Perceived stress, Coping mechanisms
Cordova Public College
[1] R. M. C. MALOLOY-ON et al., “INSTRUCTIONAL WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT AND PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG ELEMENTARY TEACHERS OF KALAWISAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,” unpublished student research, Cordova Public College, 2025.
