Teachers’ Practices in Dealing with Anxiety and their Work Commitment Amidst Pandemic in the Special Geographical Area of MBHTE-BARMM

AUTHORS: Muhaima M. Balayanan, Husna T. Lumapenet & Musa M. Tagal

ABSTRACT:The purpose of this study was to evaluate teachers’ practices in dealing with anxiety towards work commitment in times of pandemic among selected public elementary schools in the 63 Barangays under Special Geographical Area of MBHTE-BARMM. This study utilized descriptive-correlational research designs. The data of the study revealed that teachers were having awareness about COVID-19 and practicing information dissemination strategies to prevent, control the pandemic and promote positive behavior and health to address their fear and anxiety in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Despite of the pandemic, the teachers were committed to their school, teaching, students and to their profession. Furthermore, the study revealed that the teachers’ practices in dealing with their anxiety is associated to their work commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic.