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The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies
Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, ... more Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, including teachers (Chirimi, 2016; Rajan, 2018). Rajan (2018) argues that workload is key if optimal performance is achieved in an institution and needs to be balanced. Chirimi (2016) described workload as the amount of working load an individual has been assigned to do in a specific period. Workload is the amount of work or an assignment given to an individual, and its management is determined by the individual's capacity to handle it at a given period. Teacher workload refers to the formal responsibilities assigned by the school to an individual teacher, which must be executed accordingly (Shafie, Kadir, & Asimiran, 2017). As noted by Rasheed, Humayon, and Awan (2016), the amount of work the teacher does is a significant challenge that interferes with the job design of the teachers, and it contributes to teachers' feelings of demoralization in their work. However, Van-Droogenbroeck, Spruyt, and Vanroelen (2014) viewed teacher workload in teaching and nonteaching load. Teaching includes preparation for and actual teaching, while the non-teaching workload consists of administrative, meetings, and other assigned duties. Generally, the teaching profession involves a lot of energy to perform the various duties and activities assigned. At times, it can be challenging both physically and mentally, leading to fatigue and burnout. The current study examined the relationship between workload and job satisfaction with the relationship with the supervisor. 2. Literature Review The workload for teachers in public (government-sponsored) schools in Kenya is outlined in the Ministry of Education guidelines and by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has overall responsibility for recruitment, payment, and deployment of teachers (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). According to the TSC (2012), teaching load involves classroom teaching and instructional activities, which is the core teacher workload done by all professional teachers. The teachers' code of regulation and the head teacher's manual stipulate that in addition to classroom teaching, any other relevant responsibilities may be assigned to a teacher as the need arises (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). These additional duties constitute the non-teaching workload and include, among others, management of students' psychosocial welfare issues, administrative duties, and co-curricular activities supervision. These may increase the workload for the individual teacher causing less job satisfaction (Cush,
International Journal of Engineering & Technology Sciences
Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This... more Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individua...
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies
Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which ... more Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which also applies to teachers (Kalamawei, Abeki, & Dienye, 2016; Khan et al., 2014). Kalamawei, Abeki, and Dienye (2016) argued that satisfied professionals are more productive at work and keen to ensure quality work and tend to stay in their workplaces. Similarly, Khan et al. (2014) established that job satisfaction significantly enhanced productivity and a positive attitude towards work while reducing absenteeism. The work done by teachers in contemporary society is complex as they have to multitask, which is overwhelming at times. According to Zheltoukhova, O'Dea, and Bevan (2012), workload demands that exceed one's capacity can lead to negative emotions because they feel stretched beyond their expectations and strength. Additionally, these multiple tasks might overwhelm the person emotionally, mentally, and physically (Bodenheimer & Shuster, 2020). As a result, the pressure builds up leads to emotional exhaustion and loss of personal attachment to work that they could have previously enjoyed doing, thus resulting in burnout. Anap, Iyer, and Rao (2017) opined that excessive workload has harmful effects on a person's health, leading to negative emotions. Therefore, professional teachers need to be mentally and emotionally healthy and satisfied with their jobs to be effective in their work. Burnout is a state of emotional and mental exhaustion, physical fatigue, and general weariness due to prolonged exposure to stress (Maslach, 1993; Maslach, Schaufeli & Leiter, 2017). The tendency to experience feelings of tiredness, low or lack of energy, and lack of morale can occur at the workplace due to work-related stress. Thus, burnout occurs after the individual has been exposed to a nerve-wracking situation for some time (
International Journal of Engineering & Technology Sciences
Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This... more Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individua...
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2022
Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which ... more Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which also applies to teachers (Kalamawei, Abeki, & Dienye, 2016; Khan et al., 2014). Kalamawei, Abeki, and Dienye (2016) argued that satisfied professionals are more productive at work and keen to ensure quality work and tend to stay in their workplaces. Similarly, Khan et al. (2014) established that job satisfaction significantly enhanced productivity and a positive attitude towards work while reducing absenteeism. The work done by teachers in contemporary society is complex as they have to multitask, which is overwhelming at times. According to Zheltoukhova, O'Dea, and Bevan (2012), workload demands that exceed one's capacity can lead to negative emotions because they feel stretched beyond their expectations and strength. Additionally, these multiple tasks might overwhelm the person emotionally, mentally, and physically (Bodenheimer & Shuster, 2020). As a result, the pressure builds up leads to emotional exhaustion and loss of personal attachment to work that they could have previously enjoyed doing, thus resulting in burnout. Anap, Iyer, and Rao (2017) opined that excessive workload has harmful effects on a person's health, leading to negative emotions. Therefore, professional teachers need to be mentally and emotionally healthy and satisfied with their jobs to be effective in their work. Burnout is a state of emotional and mental exhaustion, physical fatigue, and general weariness due to prolonged exposure to stress (Maslach, 1993; Maslach, Schaufeli & Leiter, 2017). The tendency to experience feelings of tiredness, low or lack of energy, and lack of morale can occur at the workplace due to work-related stress. Thus, burnout occurs after the individual has been exposed to a nerve-wracking situation for some time (
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2022
Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, ... more Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, including teachers (Chirimi, 2016; Rajan, 2018). Rajan (2018) argues that workload is key if optimal performance is achieved in an institution and needs to be balanced. Chirimi (2016) described workload as the amount of working load an individual has been assigned to do in a specific period. Workload is the amount of work or an assignment given to an individual, and its management is determined by the individual's capacity to handle it at a given period. Teacher workload refers to the formal responsibilities assigned by the school to an individual teacher, which must be executed accordingly (Shafie, Kadir, & Asimiran, 2017). As noted by Rasheed, Humayon, and Awan (2016), the amount of work the teacher does is a significant challenge that interferes with the job design of the teachers, and it contributes to teachers' feelings of demoralization in their work. However, Van-Droogenbroeck, Spruyt, and Vanroelen (2014) viewed teacher workload in teaching and nonteaching load. Teaching includes preparation for and actual teaching, while the non-teaching workload consists of administrative, meetings, and other assigned duties. Generally, the teaching profession involves a lot of energy to perform the various duties and activities assigned. At times, it can be challenging both physically and mentally, leading to fatigue and burnout. The current study examined the relationship between workload and job satisfaction with the relationship with the supervisor. 2. Literature Review The workload for teachers in public (government-sponsored) schools in Kenya is outlined in the Ministry of Education guidelines and by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has overall responsibility for recruitment, payment, and deployment of teachers (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). According to the TSC (2012), teaching load involves classroom teaching and instructional activities, which is the core teacher workload done by all professional teachers. The teachers' code of regulation and the head teacher's manual stipulate that in addition to classroom teaching, any other relevant responsibilities may be assigned to a teacher as the need arises (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). These additional duties constitute the non-teaching workload and include, among others, management of students' psychosocial welfare issues, administrative duties, and co-curricular activities supervision. These may increase the workload for the individual teacher causing less job satisfaction (Cush,
Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This... more Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individua...
BJES publishes three issues per year. BJES is blind peer reviewed by the members of editorial boa... more BJES publishes three issues per year. BJES is blind peer reviewed by the members of editorial board. Official language of academic articles is English. The main aim of the BJES is to serve the interests of contemporary and specialized academic works about different theories and practices in the education area seeking to promote the analysis of educational issues with social, cultural, technological, political and economical perspectives. BJES welcomes a wide range of original articles, research papers, proposed models, reviews of current literature, book reviews etc.
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies
Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, ... more Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, including teachers (Chirimi, 2016; Rajan, 2018). Rajan (2018) argues that workload is key if optimal performance is achieved in an institution and needs to be balanced. Chirimi (2016) described workload as the amount of working load an individual has been assigned to do in a specific period. Workload is the amount of work or an assignment given to an individual, and its management is determined by the individual's capacity to handle it at a given period. Teacher workload refers to the formal responsibilities assigned by the school to an individual teacher, which must be executed accordingly (Shafie, Kadir, & Asimiran, 2017). As noted by Rasheed, Humayon, and Awan (2016), the amount of work the teacher does is a significant challenge that interferes with the job design of the teachers, and it contributes to teachers' feelings of demoralization in their work. However, Van-Droogenbroeck, Spruyt, and Vanroelen (2014) viewed teacher workload in teaching and nonteaching load. Teaching includes preparation for and actual teaching, while the non-teaching workload consists of administrative, meetings, and other assigned duties. Generally, the teaching profession involves a lot of energy to perform the various duties and activities assigned. At times, it can be challenging both physically and mentally, leading to fatigue and burnout. The current study examined the relationship between workload and job satisfaction with the relationship with the supervisor. 2. Literature Review The workload for teachers in public (government-sponsored) schools in Kenya is outlined in the Ministry of Education guidelines and by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has overall responsibility for recruitment, payment, and deployment of teachers (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). According to the TSC (2012), teaching load involves classroom teaching and instructional activities, which is the core teacher workload done by all professional teachers. The teachers' code of regulation and the head teacher's manual stipulate that in addition to classroom teaching, any other relevant responsibilities may be assigned to a teacher as the need arises (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). These additional duties constitute the non-teaching workload and include, among others, management of students' psychosocial welfare issues, administrative duties, and co-curricular activities supervision. These may increase the workload for the individual teacher causing less job satisfaction (Cush,
International Journal of Engineering & Technology Sciences
Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This... more Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individua...
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies
Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which ... more Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which also applies to teachers (Kalamawei, Abeki, & Dienye, 2016; Khan et al., 2014). Kalamawei, Abeki, and Dienye (2016) argued that satisfied professionals are more productive at work and keen to ensure quality work and tend to stay in their workplaces. Similarly, Khan et al. (2014) established that job satisfaction significantly enhanced productivity and a positive attitude towards work while reducing absenteeism. The work done by teachers in contemporary society is complex as they have to multitask, which is overwhelming at times. According to Zheltoukhova, O'Dea, and Bevan (2012), workload demands that exceed one's capacity can lead to negative emotions because they feel stretched beyond their expectations and strength. Additionally, these multiple tasks might overwhelm the person emotionally, mentally, and physically (Bodenheimer & Shuster, 2020). As a result, the pressure builds up leads to emotional exhaustion and loss of personal attachment to work that they could have previously enjoyed doing, thus resulting in burnout. Anap, Iyer, and Rao (2017) opined that excessive workload has harmful effects on a person's health, leading to negative emotions. Therefore, professional teachers need to be mentally and emotionally healthy and satisfied with their jobs to be effective in their work. Burnout is a state of emotional and mental exhaustion, physical fatigue, and general weariness due to prolonged exposure to stress (Maslach, 1993; Maslach, Schaufeli & Leiter, 2017). The tendency to experience feelings of tiredness, low or lack of energy, and lack of morale can occur at the workplace due to work-related stress. Thus, burnout occurs after the individual has been exposed to a nerve-wracking situation for some time (
International Journal of Engineering & Technology Sciences
Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This... more Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individua...
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2022
Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which ... more Research has vastly linked job satisfaction to quality professional work and productivity, which also applies to teachers (Kalamawei, Abeki, & Dienye, 2016; Khan et al., 2014). Kalamawei, Abeki, and Dienye (2016) argued that satisfied professionals are more productive at work and keen to ensure quality work and tend to stay in their workplaces. Similarly, Khan et al. (2014) established that job satisfaction significantly enhanced productivity and a positive attitude towards work while reducing absenteeism. The work done by teachers in contemporary society is complex as they have to multitask, which is overwhelming at times. According to Zheltoukhova, O'Dea, and Bevan (2012), workload demands that exceed one's capacity can lead to negative emotions because they feel stretched beyond their expectations and strength. Additionally, these multiple tasks might overwhelm the person emotionally, mentally, and physically (Bodenheimer & Shuster, 2020). As a result, the pressure builds up leads to emotional exhaustion and loss of personal attachment to work that they could have previously enjoyed doing, thus resulting in burnout. Anap, Iyer, and Rao (2017) opined that excessive workload has harmful effects on a person's health, leading to negative emotions. Therefore, professional teachers need to be mentally and emotionally healthy and satisfied with their jobs to be effective in their work. Burnout is a state of emotional and mental exhaustion, physical fatigue, and general weariness due to prolonged exposure to stress (Maslach, 1993; Maslach, Schaufeli & Leiter, 2017). The tendency to experience feelings of tiredness, low or lack of energy, and lack of morale can occur at the workplace due to work-related stress. Thus, burnout occurs after the individual has been exposed to a nerve-wracking situation for some time (
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2022
Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, ... more Introduction Workload constitutes a topic of rising interest among many professionals worldwide, including teachers (Chirimi, 2016; Rajan, 2018). Rajan (2018) argues that workload is key if optimal performance is achieved in an institution and needs to be balanced. Chirimi (2016) described workload as the amount of working load an individual has been assigned to do in a specific period. Workload is the amount of work or an assignment given to an individual, and its management is determined by the individual's capacity to handle it at a given period. Teacher workload refers to the formal responsibilities assigned by the school to an individual teacher, which must be executed accordingly (Shafie, Kadir, & Asimiran, 2017). As noted by Rasheed, Humayon, and Awan (2016), the amount of work the teacher does is a significant challenge that interferes with the job design of the teachers, and it contributes to teachers' feelings of demoralization in their work. However, Van-Droogenbroeck, Spruyt, and Vanroelen (2014) viewed teacher workload in teaching and nonteaching load. Teaching includes preparation for and actual teaching, while the non-teaching workload consists of administrative, meetings, and other assigned duties. Generally, the teaching profession involves a lot of energy to perform the various duties and activities assigned. At times, it can be challenging both physically and mentally, leading to fatigue and burnout. The current study examined the relationship between workload and job satisfaction with the relationship with the supervisor. 2. Literature Review The workload for teachers in public (government-sponsored) schools in Kenya is outlined in the Ministry of Education guidelines and by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has overall responsibility for recruitment, payment, and deployment of teachers (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). According to the TSC (2012), teaching load involves classroom teaching and instructional activities, which is the core teacher workload done by all professional teachers. The teachers' code of regulation and the head teacher's manual stipulate that in addition to classroom teaching, any other relevant responsibilities may be assigned to a teacher as the need arises (Teachers Service Commission, 2012). These additional duties constitute the non-teaching workload and include, among others, management of students' psychosocial welfare issues, administrative duties, and co-curricular activities supervision. These may increase the workload for the individual teacher causing less job satisfaction (Cush,
Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This... more Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individua...
BJES publishes three issues per year. BJES is blind peer reviewed by the members of editorial boa... more BJES publishes three issues per year. BJES is blind peer reviewed by the members of editorial board. Official language of academic articles is English. The main aim of the BJES is to serve the interests of contemporary and specialized academic works about different theories and practices in the education area seeking to promote the analysis of educational issues with social, cultural, technological, political and economical perspectives. BJES welcomes a wide range of original articles, research papers, proposed models, reviews of current literature, book reviews etc.