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Teaching, LEARNING & STAYING HEALTHY IN TODAY’S WORLD

While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of daily life, we at the University of Houston College of Education are adapting, innovating and drawing on best practices to help improve academic and health outcomes for all children and families. Here we will provide resources while serving as a hub for inspiring ideas, relevant research and collective action. Together, we can transform lives.

FOR EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES

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    Helping Children with Autism

    Find advice and resources for continuing therapy, addressing behavior, mental health support and more in a resource guide from Associate Professor Sarah Mire’s research team.

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    A Blueprint for Back to School

    A new report from the American Enterprise Institute offers guidance as educators prepare for the next academic year. Clinical Assistant Professor Duncan Klussmann, a former superintendent, was a co-author.
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    Tips for Teaching Kids at Home

    As COVID-19 shut down schools, professors Carrie Cutler, Sam Brower and Keith Butcher offer ideas for continuing teaching and learning at home.

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    Crafting Online Assignments

    Clinical Assistant Professor Keith Butcher, a former superintendent, spoke with District Administration magazine about how to best engage students.

Higher Education

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    Improving Online Learning

    The fast, widespread move to remote instruction provides an opportunity to evaluate lessons learned in order to strengthen online learning, says Professor Mimi Lee, who researches MOOCs.

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    Practicing Self-Care

    Clinical Assistant Professor Tiffany J. Davis, who recently authored a book chapter on self-care, shares suggestions such as journaling, meditation and staying connected to community.

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    Helping Through Crisis

    After Hurricane Harvey, Assistant Professors Ruth M. López and Vincent D. Carales studied the impact on local community college students. Their research provides lessons in today’s times.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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    Creating a Better Normal

    In a Houston Chronicle opinion piece, Associate Dean for Research Ezemenari Obasi calls for a new, better normal, where health disparities aren’t normalized and where all lives are valued.

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    Ending Unhealthy Habits

    Smoking and vaping hurt the lungs and increase chances of getting sick or becoming sicker from COVID-19, according to the Taking Texas Tobacco Free project, led by Professor Lorraine Reitzel.

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    Tips for Managing Stress

    To keep stress from being harmful, focus on exercising, good nutrition, meditation and other healthy practices, suggests Associate Dean Ezemenari Obasi, a professor of counseling psychology.

UH Coronavirus Updates

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READ ALOUDS

Children can deepen their literacy skills and love of learning by hearing stories read aloud. Enjoy several stories read by College of Education staff members Velvette Laurence, David Laurence and Tim Rosas: “Where the Wild Things Are,” “The Lobster and the Crab,” “A Family Apart,” “And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?” and “Ramona Quimby, Age 8.”

UH students in the Cougar Literacy Corps – AmeriCorps program also are ensuring children don’t miss story time. The students have diverse books, and their recordings are available online through the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s We Read effort.

 

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ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

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STAYING ACTIVE

It’s important to keep active while practicing social distancing. The College’s BOUNCE healthy living program, led by Professor Norma Olvera, offers a few ideas:

  • Zumba is fun, upbeat, interactive and makes you sweat to your favorite songs. Or try yoga to improve your body and your mental health. Find free or low-cost workouts online.
  • Bodyweight exercises, such as push ups, planks and squats, help you build muscles without weights or other equipment.
  • Take stretch breaks. For upper back pain, try shoulder rolls. Lift your shoulders up to your ears and roll them back down in a slow circle. Repeat 3 – 5 times, then change direction.
  • Working in your yard or garden allows you to be physically active close to home helping the planet.

OTHER RESOURCES