The interplay dynamics of workload and burnout: Proposed strategies to mitigate

Abstract

Teacher burnout is a big problem in education right now, especially because teachers must do more work. This study also aimed to find out what parts of school-related tasks lead to burnout and how these factors affect teachers' job performance. A qualitative and descriptive phenomenological approach was used to gather data by doing open-ended interviews with some elementary school teachers. A thematic analysis was also employed to find patterns and themes that came up in their answers.

The results of the findings showed that teachers are experiencing high levels of workload, which significantly leads to burnout. As much as teachers want to provide quality job performance, the results revealed a strong correlation between workload and burnout, which affects teachers in various ways. Based on the respondents' answers, the effects include physical and emotional exhaustion, extended work hours, overwhelming administrative and instructional duties, and fluctuating motivation and job satisfaction. These factors collectively hinder teaching effectiveness and negatively impact overall well-being, not only mentally but also physically.

This study highlighted that proper workload management is essential to reducing stress and preventing burnout among many teachers. It is also highly recommended that school administrators implement high-support systems and the right policies that promote teacher wellness and improve working conditions in the educational setting.