Abstract:
The aim of this study is to investigate the contribution of OBE to the stress experienced
by township school teachers.
Based on literature study, a questionnaire, the Outcomes-Based Education Teacher Stress
Questionnaire (OBETSQ) was developed. The questionnaire was administered to 185
teachers in the Free State Goldfields and surrounding areas. Interviews were also
conducted. Data collected was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively.
The empirical research revealed that conditions in the township schools, including teacher
training, were not conducive for the introduction of OBE. The introduction of OBE in these
schools, therefore, contributed enormously to the stress situation of township teachers.
Lastly, several recommendations were made, including the retraining of teachers and
provision of resources and facilities.
