Relationship Between Work Pressure (Stress) and Time Management Teachers in Learning Process at National Secondary School

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the Relationship Between Work Pressure (Stress) and Time Management Factors Among National Secondary School Teachers. Teachers are the key pillars in the educational system, responsible for nurturing intellect and future leaders who will guide the nation in Malaysia's forthcoming generations. In the course of their daily duties, teachers encounter various challenges in their daily lives, particularly work pressure and the task load they face while managing limited time. The research problem aims to identify the workload experienced by teachers and the existence of work pressure throughout their daily teaching and learning activities in schools. Therefore, the objectives of this study are to identify the work pressure factors that influence time management among secondary school teachers. This study will also determine whether there is a significant relationship between work pressure and its impact on the time management of secondary school teachers in general. The respondents for this study consist of secondary school teachers in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. This research is conducted using a quantitative descriptive approach with the use of a questionnaire as the research instrument. The data collected will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. The findings of this study reveal that the level of work pressure experienced by teachers is moderate. There are two-time management factors, namely time management mechanisms and the importance of time management to the organization. These time management factors significantly contribute to the relationship between work pressure among teachers in this national school.