Stress Management: An Imperative for Business Educators in Colleges of Education for National Development

Abstract

In all establishments, workers are the agents that implement the 
objectives, plans and policies of the organization, likewise in educational 
sector, the teachers implement the educational policies and plans. Stress 
sets in during implementation. Stress occurs when one perceives that 
demands placed on him or her, such as work exceed one’s ability to cope. 
The study examined stress management: a tip for business educators in 
tertiary institution for national development. The business educators are 
the lecturers teaching students in business education. Business Education 
involves teaching students the fundamentals, theories and processes of 
business. Business education program involves the training of students in 
relevant to the business world. The business educators are not only 
involved in academics duties but also engage in administrative functions. 
The paper defined the meaning of stress; various types of work place 
stress were stated. The paper highlighted the symptoms of stress or how 
to discover stress. Work related stressors were given, the paper analyzed 
unhealthy ways of coping with stress. Strategies for stress management for 
workers were also given. It was recommended that Mentoring new 
teachers/lecturers for an extended period of time can promote 
camaraderie. New lecturers should not be left alone, to just sink or swim, 
among other recommendations, communication lines must be wide open 
and make the flow of information transparent. Lecturers should be 
encouraged to attend a national and international conferences or 
workshops, it is a stress-buster, these conferences help to update their 
knowledge, and a form of relaxation.