Teacher trainees perception towards teaching practice

Abstract

We now live in a fast-paced nature of the world that needs us to react immediately to our surroundings and at the same time follow the norms and value that have been predetermined. But sometimes we cannot cope with the situations that occurred around us. As a result, we will feel tense and cannot work efficiently. This situation may lead to stress that will affect our daily performances. Laughlin (1984: 18) believes stress is the degree of tension, anxiety or pressure experienced by us which lead to the feelings of apprehension, agitation or annoyance. Even though we do not notice it, stress has become a part of our life. Stress will definitely have an effect on our lives, family and health if we let it conquer our life. Up to 80 percent of all illnesses may well be stress-related. According to Smith (1993), stress is an important component of heart disease, cancer, respiratory disorders, ulcers, alcoholism, accidents, drug abuse and is the all leading causes of death in the West.