Teacher Resilience Training and Job Satisfaction in Zimbabwean Primary Schools: A Qualitative Study in Democratic Republic of Congo 2014

Teacher resilience training is an emerging field in education policy aimed at enhancing teachers' ability to cope with stress and maintain job satisfaction, particularly in challenging educational environments. Qualitative research methods were employed, including focus group discussions with teachers, interviews with administrators, and analysis of qualitative data collected from surveys. The study focused on understanding the experiences and perceptions of teachers regarding resilience training. Teachers reported a significant improvement in job satisfaction after participating in resilience training programmes, with approximately 60% indicating an increase in their sense of well-being and reduced stress levels. The findings suggest that teacher resilience training can be effective in enhancing job satisfaction and retention rates among primary school teachers in challenging educational settings. Schools should consider integrating regular resilience training into their professional development programmes to support the mental health and job satisfaction of their teachers.