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A Study on Prevalence of Conflict among Higher Secondary Teachers
Dr. V. Thamodharan
ABSTRACT
Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction and often manifests in educational institutions where
teachers play a central role in shaping the learning environment. This study investigates the prevalence of
conflict among higher secondary school teachers, focusing on the sources, types, and frequency of conflicts
experienced. Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from a representative sample of teachers
across selected higher secondary schools. The findings reveal that conflicts primarily arise from workload
distribution, administrative decisions, interpersonal relationships, and differing pedagogical approaches.
Gender, teaching experience, and school management type were found to influence the degree of conflict
perceived by teachers. The study emphasizes the need for effective conflict management strategies, open
communication channels, and supportive school leadership to minimize negative consequences and promote a
harmonious working climate. Recommendations for policy and practice are provided to strengthen teacher
collaboration and overall institutional effectiveness.
Keywords: Conflict, Higher Secondary Teachers, Interpersonal Relations, Workload, School
Climate, Conflict Management, Teacher Effectiveness
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License
(www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and
reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
How to cite this article: Thamodharan, V. (2010). A study on prevalence of conflict among higher
secondary teachers. Indian Educational Researcher, 3(2), 37–46.
Received: June 18, 2010;
Revision Received: July 18, 2010;
Accepted: July 28, 2010.
Responding Author: Dr. V. Thamodharan. @ drthamodharan@gmail.com
Article Overview: ISSN: 0974-2123 |
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Published in Volume 3, Issue 2, July - December, 2010