Coping Mechanisms of Anxiety and Depression Among High School Teachers Using Hybrid Teaching Methods

Abstract

As a consequence of the COVID-19 epidemic, hybrid and completely virtual classrooms, along with socially distant classrooms, will be widely used throughout the school year 2020-2021. The focus of this study is on how COVID-19 affects teachers in hybrid and online primary schools in terms of their mental health. At the one-month point of the school year, this research focused on the worries of first-grade teachers. The study enlisted 312 primary school teachers from 16 different states and used a survey approach to collect their responses. This covers both traditional classroom teachers (104) and those who work exclusively online (208). Significant correlations and indicators of teacher strain were found. Indicators of teacher stress included scores on the COVID-19's anxiety, present anxiety, nervousness in dealing with our parents, and backing from administrators. The perspectives of educators on the researched variables were also incorporated in the results in the form of short answer responses. Academic, technological, and emotional support are all areas in which schools and school districts can help teachers.