**11. Conclusion**

The study investigated the impacts of teachers' workload on learners' metacognition and academic excellence to suggest processes that could be implemented to improve the negative impacts of teachers' workload. Based on the discussions that were raised by participants on teachers having excessive administrative and teaching work does hamper learner's metacognition and academic performance, hence the researcher came up with possible recommendations on how these matters can be addressed.

### **Acknowledgements**

I would like to extend my appreciation to the higher degree community, the Department of Basic Education, for allowing us to conduct this study. Also, would like to acknowledge my supervisor, family, mentor, and everyone who contributed to making this study a success.
