Teaching, Learning, and Wellness Resources Hub

Welcome to the Teaching, Learning, and Wellness Resource Hub!

The Teaching and Learning Team is dedicated to supporting you through all the ups and downs of teaching and learning. By "learning", we are not only referring to the learning of our students, but also ourselves as instructors. Like so many other roles in our lives (researching, grant writing, parenting, etc.) being a great instructor is a process of constant refinement and (sometimes subtle) improvement. The old adage, about being "part science and part art" rings especially true for the field of teaching. The most successful instructors combine the science of teaching (formal training in pedagogy and instructional design) with high levels of self-awareness, and insights from past experiences. The ability to successfully translate these understandings to increase student learning and retention often contain a significant degree of "art". The Teaching and Learning Team would like to support you with both the art and science of teaching and learning by providing a variety of sessions, workshops, lunch and learns, and resources.

Upcoming events:

SESSION	DATE	TIME (EST)	REGISTRATION DATES
FEBRUARY 2021
Building Resilience in the Face of COVID-19* (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Ronaye Coulson, Homewood Health	Friday, February 5	12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Register January 25 - February 2 through Portal
Eye Strain and Visual Demands in a Work from Home Environment (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Dr. Julie Shahloub, School of Optometry and Vision Science	Wednesday, February 10	11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Register February 1 - February 8 through Portal
COVID-19: Calming Your Mind in Challenging Times* (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Homewood Health	Thursday, February 25	11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Register February 15 - February 22 through Portal
Overcoming Burnout: Practical Tips to Manage Workplace Stress and Demands Sue Fraser, MSW	Thursday, Feb 18	1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Register here!
Overcoming Burnout: Practical Tips to Manage Workplace Stress and Demands Sue Fraser, MSW	Friday, Feb 26	11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Register here!

MARCH 2021
Sustainable Food Habits (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Nicole Pin, UW Food Services	Thursday, March 18	11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Register March 8 - March 15 through Portal
Beyond Stigma: Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace* (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Homewood Health	Friday, March 26	12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Register March 15 - March 23 through Portal
Decoding Nutrition Claims and Nutrition Labels (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Nicole Pin, UW Food Services	Tuesday, March 30	1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Register March 22 - March 26 through Portal
APRIL 2021
COVID-19: Calming Your Mind in Challenging Times* (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Homewood Health	Wednesday, April 7	11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Register March 29 - April 5 through Portal
Beyond Stigma: Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace* (Sponsored by the Health Workplace Team. Open to all uWaterloo employees) Homewood Health	Friday, April 9	11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Register March 29 - April 5 through Portal
PREVIOUS SESSIONS
JANUARY 2021
Coping with Grief and Cumulative Loss Session (Sponsored by the Faculty of Engineering. Open to Faculty of Engineering employees) Facilitated by: Robert Gazey, Homewood Health	Fri, Jan 29th	10:00 pm -11:00 am - Main Session 11:00 pm -12:00 pm - Optional small group session	Registration Closed
Coping with Grief and Cumulative Loss Session (Sponsored by the Faculty of Engineering. Open to Faculty of Engineering employees) Facilitated by: Robert Gazey, Homewood Health	Tues, Feb 2nd	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Main Session 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Optional small group session	Registration Closed
If you have any further questions about these sessions, please contact the Teaching and Learning Team.