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TEACHER’S CAUSES OF STRESS AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN THE NEW

NORMAL EDUCATION

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Graduate School

St. Michael’s College Quezon Avenue,

Iligan City

by

CHARIZZA MAE C. CARPENTERO

DECEMBER 2021
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TEACHER’S CAUSES OF STRESS AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN THE NEW

NORMAL EDUCATION

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Graduate School

St. Michael’s College Quezon Avenue,

Iligan City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

the Degree Master of Arts in Education

Major in Educational Management

by

CHARIZZA MAE C. CARPENTERO

DECEMBER 2021
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APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled “Teachers Causes of Stress and Its Management in

the New Normal Education,” prepared and submitted by CHARIZZA MAE C.
CARPENTERO in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master
of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management has been examined and
is recommended for oral examination, acceptance and approval.

RITZCEN A. DURANGO, Ph.D.

Adviser

PANEL MEMBERS

APPROVED by the thesis committee on oral examination with a grade of

PASSED.

RITZCEN A. DURANGO, Ph.D.

Chairperson

_________________________________ _________________________________
Member Member

__________________________
External Representative

ACCEPTED and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the degree Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management.

RITZCEN A. DURANGO, Ph.D.

Dean of Graduate School

Date of final defense: January 10, 2022

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Title : TEACHER’S CAUSES OF STRESS AND ITS

MANAGEMENT IN THE NEW NORMAL EDUCATION
Author : Charizza Mae C. Carpentero
Adviser : Ritzcen A. Durango, Ph. D.
No. of Pages : 56 pages
Host Institution : St. Michael’s College
Address, Region : Iligan City, Region X

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered the face of various aspects in the society
within the Philippines and around the world, most especially in education. Due to the
various restrictions implemented by the government, the delivery of learning towards
learners have seen major changes. Schools utilized distant learning modalities such as
online learning, the use of modules and other related ways in order to ensure learning
continuity. Due to these drastic changes mutually experienced by both students and
teachers alike, it could not be denied that teachers experience stress in the light of these
major changes. This study utilized a qualitative approach in the definition of stress
experienced by teachers in the light of COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from the causes of
stress, the management of teachers in relation to their stresses has also been assessed.
Results showed that while stress is not a new phenomenon in the teaching profession, a
new set of stressors have grown among these educators, especially in the context of the
COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden change of how learning is transmitted to the students,
as well as the new documentary requirements needed to be submitted by the teachers
are few of the struggles that teachers face in the new normal education.

204 words

Key words: Teacher Stress, New Normal Education, Learning Modalities

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In every successful endeavor, tons of encouragement, endless influx of

supports, and enlightenments from different sources are invested; thereby serve

as source of inspiration to pursue this study towards realization. It is for this

reason that the researcher is convivially imparting his heartfelt gratitude and

acknowledgment to the following people who, their collective supports made

this study a success.

To Dr. Ritzcen A. Durango, researcher’s adviser, for steadfast support,

illuminating enlightenments, and cascades of ideas she did share;

To Dr. Ritzcen A. Durango, dean of SMC Graduate School, for being the

instrument in finalizing the research procedures and giving some fruitful

comments to enrich the study;

To Dr. Aniceto B. Naval, research statistician, for the statistical assistance

with which accurate analysis and interpretations are discerned;

To Del Carmen Integrated School teachers’ respondents for their full and

candid participation in answering the interview and to Dr. Barbara C. Lluisma

for her approval.

To the researcher’s supportive parents, Papang Joel and Mamang Nelly

and to my siblings: KHENNETH and KRYSTEL who helped this study possible

and who had been her constant inspirations in this difficult task;
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To Nicole Bryan Loking researcher’s better half, for his constant comfort

and considerations when things were seemed to get uneasy and unmanageable,

and for his unflinching trust to bring this study into realization;

And above all, to Almighty God, the omnipotent and omniscient, for

giving the researcher a taste of such knowledge, ideas and wisdom in writing the

manuscript and bring this study in a celebrating success.

CHARIZZA MAE C. CARPENTERO- LOKING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Cover Page i
Title Page ii
Approval Sheet iii
Abstract iv
Acknowledgement v
Dedication vii
Table of Contents viii
List of Tables x
List of Figures x

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction 1
Theoretical Framework 3
Conceptual Framework of the Study 5
Research paradigm 6
Statement of the Problem 7
Significance of the Study 8
Scope and Delimitations of the Study 9
Definition of Terms 9

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature 11
Related Studies 18

CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHOD

Research Design 21
Locale of Study 21
Respondents of the Study 24
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Sampling Procedure 25
Data Gathering Procedure 25
Instruments Used 28

CHAPTER 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA 29

Intervention Program 42

CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings 45
Conclusion 48
Recommendation 48

REFERENCES 59

APPENDICES

Appendix A Letter to the Schools Division Superintendent 62

Appendix B Letter to the Public Schools District Supervisor 63
Appendix C Letter for the Participants 64
Appendix D Informed Consent Form 65
Appendix E Interview Questions 66
Appendix F Certificate of Similarity 70

CURRICULUM VITAE 71

LIST OF TABLES
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Table Page

A Distribution of Respondents per Grade Level 32

B Responses of Respondents on Causes of Stress 30
C Respondents’ Responses on Stress Management
and Coping Mechanism 36

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE

1. Research Paradigm of the Study 6

2. Map of Del Carmen Integrated School 23

3. Flow of Data Gathering Procedure 27