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

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.