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Design of teachers’ wellness program: the experience of Filipino school principals
Ortillo, Emelito1, Ancho, Inero2.
This study was conceptualized to identify how Filipino school principals designed a wellness
program as basis for general guidelines for the design of teachers’ wellness program. The researchers used
descriptive method, particularly case study method of research. Five public elementary school principals
with implemented teachers' wellness programs were chosen as the participants of the study. Instruments
used to gather data were prepared by the researchers and has been validated by the experts in the field.
Participants were asked to answer questions through interviews. From the results of the interview different
strategies emerged and were considered to make the program more effective and successful to the
participants such as needs assessments, stakeholders’ involvement, listening to the stakeholders,
stakeholders’ consultations, establishment of committee and gathering of resources. As to the outcome of
the program, happiness, a healthy lifestyle, a positive attitude, professional growth, and dimensions of
wellness should be considered. Stakeholders’ involvement and their willingness make the program possible,
successful and well-managed. Their expertise, time and commitment strengthen the program as well as the
camaraderie of the stakeholders. The leadership style of the principals also plays a big role to make the
program properly designed, implemented and managed. They have the power to influence or make the
teachers motivated and committed to their work.
Affiliation:
- Department of Education – Republic of Philippines, Philippines
- Philippine Normal University – Philippines, Philippines
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