A Study on the Prevalence of Teacher Freezing among Secondary School Teachers: A Mixed Method Approach

Abstract

Teaching is widely recognized as a noble profession that plays an important role in social and national progress. Teachers are mentors and solution-seekers who must adapt to changing societal demands and the unique needs of the students. As key figures in implementing interventions, innovations, and policies, teachers hold immense responsibility in driving educational reforms forward. This research work intends to investigate the prevalence of teacher freezing among secondary school teachers in Kashmir. Using Mixed Methods Research design, the study employed the Teacher Freezing Scale by Taj (2011) to collect quantitative data from 360 teachers from secondary schools. The qualitative data from school administrators was collected using an ‘Opinionnaire’. The study’s findings indicate a predominant moderate level of teacher freezing among respondents, with no significant gender-based differences observed. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed numerous strategies suggested by heads of schools for overcoming teacher freezing.