Now You See, Now You Don’t: Habitual Absenteeism Among Public School Teachers (75752)
Session Chair: Hennie Lomibao
Saturday, 17 February 2024 13:40
Session: Session 3
Room: Sri Nakorn
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Absenteeism is a widespread problem among public school teachers in the Philippines, with several factors contributing to it, such as inadequate resources, poor working conditions, and lack of support from school administrators. These factors can significantly impact teachers' job demands and outcomes, leading to decreased motivation and job satisfaction, which can lead to habitual absenteeism. This study used a qualitative approach to investigate the assumptions that job demands and job outcomes lead to habitual absenteeism among public school teachers. Primary data were collected from participants through in-depth interviews and analysed using directed content analysis. The findings revealed that workload and stress, pressure to meet deadlines, resource limitations, and challenging working conditions negatively affected their physical and mental well-being, leading to increased absenteeism. These findings highlighted the importance of addressing job demands and outcomes to mitigate absenteeism and promote the well-being of teachers. Implementing strategies to alleviate workloads and stress, providing necessary resources and support, and fostering a positive work environment were found to be crucial in preventing health-related and personal issues among teachers. This study was limited to a small sample of teachers in one region of the Philippines. Further research is needed to confirm the findings of this study. The findings of this study have implications for policymakers and school administrators in the Philippines, as they suggest that addressing the factors contributing to teacher absenteeism is essential to improving the quality of education in the country.
Authors:
Blenn Nimer, Notre Dame of Kidapawan College, Philippines
Rosita Landero, Department of Education, Philippines
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Blenn Nimer is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Notre Dame of Kidapawan College in Philippines
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