Faculty often come under immense pressure to perform as excellent educators, stellar researchers, and adept practitioners within their disciplines. This pressure, combined with expectations of university-wide service and external obligations, can deteriorate the wellbeing of faculty members. Additionally, members of underrepresented and minoritized groups often face high risks of burnout and fatigue from what is often called a ‘minority tax,’ or additional stress placed on underrepresented individuals. There are several strategies faculty can use to support their wellbeing, including working with a mentor to help identify appropriate workload balance, finding community among other faculty members, and seeking professional help when needed.

TLC to Go is an AI-generated podcast produced by the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. 

Case-based learning (CBL) is a learner-centered teaching strategy in which learners analyze authentic problems, real or fictional, to address problems, resolve questions, and/or identify solutions. Working in groups or individually, learners examine cases using guided inquiry, applying knowledge and critical thinking skills, and connecting theory to practice developing relevant skills (Thistlethwaite et al., 2012). During CBL, faculty prepare cases, guide discussion, and provide feedback while students prepare for the case in advance, participate in discussion, and ask questions.   

TLC to Go is an AI-generated podcast produced by the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.