Teachers Wellbeing in Malaysia: A Review

Abstract

Background/purpose: The role of teachers is vital in educational institutions. They are considered the main pillar in the educational system. As Malaysia is going through educational transformations and moving towards the fourth industrial revolution, teacher wellbeing is one of the areas that needs to relook. The concept of wellbeing among teachers has been taken attention in educational institutions due to its great importance. This study aims to identify the elements associate with the wellbeing of teachers in Malaysia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to review the previous studies on wellbeing in teaching professionals. Methods: The studies that investigated the wellbeing of teachers in Malaysia were retrieved from Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar, and selected studies were reviewed. Implications: A career as a teacher is plagued with difficulties, such as workplace stress, anxiety, and a heavy workload, all of which interfere with one's wellbeing. Previous studies looked at a variety of factors to create strong teacher wellbeing, including job satisfaction, resilience, emotional intelligence, and so on. Exploration of additional psychological components is critical for improving teachers' wellbeing. Conclusion: Teachers must be exposed to factors that promote wellbeing in order for classroom learning sessions to be effective. Furthermore, teachers' wellbeing has a favourable impact on the achievement of students and schools.