ABSTRACT
This study identifies and describes the effect of occupational stress in the life of public primary school head teachers in Tanzania. The study involved 100 respondents systematically randomly selected from Chamwino and Dodoma urban districts. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were adopted in which interviews, structured questionnaires and documentary reviews were employed. The findings revealed that head teachers in rural public primary schools studied express experiencing more stress than those in urban schools as a result head teachers suffer as far as school administration is concern. The findings of this study recommend that the government should empower head teachers in terms of training on stress coping strategies as well as resources allocation as a possible measure to facilitate teaching and learning.
Key words: Stress manifestations, Location of school, School administration, Teaching-Learning Process.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 11.0 INTRODUCTION:
- 1.1 Background Information
- 1.2 The Concept of Stress
- 1.3 Study Objectives
- 1.4 Research Questions
- 1.5 Conceptual Framework
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the effects of occupational stress on public primary school head teachers in Tanzania, focusing on the impact of school location on stress levels. The research seeks to identify indicators of stress, its consequences, and the extent to which school location predicts stress levels.- Occupational stress among head teachers in Tanzania
- Impact of school location (rural vs. urban) on stress levels
- Indicators of stress experienced by head teachers
- Consequences of stress for head teachers
- Factors contributing to stress in the educational environment
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- 11.0 INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides background information on the prevalence of stress in the teaching profession, particularly for head teachers. It introduces the concept of stress and its various definitions, exploring the sources and manifestations of stress in the context of school leadership. The chapter also outlines the study's objectives, research questions, and conceptual framework.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on occupational stress, school location, school administration, and the teaching-learning process in the context of public primary schools in Tanzania. Key concepts include stress manifestations, rural and urban settings, and the challenges faced by head teachers in managing school resources and personnel.Frequently Asked Questions
How does school location affect stress levels for head teachers in Tanzania?
Findings show that head teachers in rural areas experience significantly more stress than their urban counterparts due to limited resources and administrative challenges.
What are the common manifestations of stress among head teachers?
Stress manifests through administrative difficulties, physical exhaustion, and challenges in maintaining the quality of the teaching-learning process.
How many participants were involved in the study?
The study involved 100 respondents selected from Chamwino and Dodoma urban districts using a systematic random sampling method.
What measures are recommended to reduce head teacher stress?
The government should provide training on stress coping strategies and ensure better resource allocation to schools, particularly in rural areas.
What research methods were used in this study?
The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative approaches, employing interviews, structured questionnaires, and documentary reviews.
- Quote paper
- Lecturer Enedy Mlaki (Author), Joseph Manase (Author), 2012, Contribution of School Location in Manifestations of Stress among Public Primary School Head Teachers in Tanzania, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/196241
