PEDAGOGICAL STRESS AND METACOGNITIVE MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

This article analyzes pedagogical stress in the educational process and the importance of metacognitive mechanisms in its management. It examines the factors that cause stress in teachers’ professional activities, their impact on psychological well-being, and the reduction of professional effectiveness. It is also emphasized that metacognitive management-awareness, control, and regulation of one’s own thinking processes-is a key tool in reducing pedagogical stress. The research results highlight the relevance of metacognitive approaches in ensuring teachers’ professional stability and effective pedagogical performance.