Development of Health & Wellness Worksheets for Teacher Care Now Foundation Inc.

Project Overview

Students will collaborate with the Teacher Care Now Foundation Inc. (TCNfi) to create 10 interactive health and wellness resource worksheets. These worksheets aim to reduce teacher stress, burnout, and other prevalent health concerns while supporting the recruitment and retention of educators. Students will base their work on clinical psychology principles and incorporate creativity to make resources practical, engaging, and effective.

Project Purpose

To create 10 interactive worksheets addressing specific health and wellness topics for teachers. These worksheets will:

• Provide evidence-based information.
• Include interactive, actionable strategies.
• Be visually engaging and branded in TCNfi’s colors (Orange: #ee8a34, Green: #86d867).
• Each worksheet should cover topics as agreed upon with TCN

Project Scope

1. Introduction and Orientation

• Overview of TCNfi’s mission and goals.
• Introduction to Canva for worksheet creation (access provided to TCNfi’s account).
• Review of example resources and PowerPoint Link  presentation during project introduction.

2. Research and Development

• Conduct a literature review on health and wellness issues affecting teachers.
• Analyze existing resources and evidence-based practices in health and wellness.
• Evaluate cultural, social, and ethical factors related to teacher well-being.

3. Worksheet Development

• Create one worksheet per topic using Canva.
• Each worksheet should include:
• Information: Evidence-based background on the health topic.
• Interactive Element: A worksheet activity, diagram, or prompt for self-reflection.
• Strategies: 1-2 actionable tips or interventions.
• Visual Appeal: Use pictures, diagrams, and creativity to engage teachers.

4. Annotated Bibliography

• Compile an annotated bibliography of at least 10 evidence-based sources used for the project.
• Critically evaluate how each source informed the development of worksheets.

5. Weekly Check-Ins

• Attend weekly Zoom check-ins with the TCNfi representative for feedback and support.
• Discuss challenges and receive guidance on project alignment with clinical psychology principles.
• Outside of this time, questions can be sent to admin@tcnfi.org for responses within 48 hours.

6. Mid-Semester Submission

• Submit rough drafts of worksheets for review by Professor Paulson and TCNfi.
• Incorporate feedback to refine worksheets.

7. Final Deliverables

• Submit a complete set of 10 finalized worksheets.
• Provide a summary document with recommendations for enhancing TCNfi’s teacher wellness strategies.
• Present project outcomes and worksheets in a final PowerPoint presentation.

Requirements

1. Canva Access:

• Use the provided Canva account for design consistency and branding.

1. Creativity:

• Include diagrams, visuals, rhymes, and acronyms to enhance engagement.

1. Collaboration:

• Participate in weekly check-ins and communicate questions to admin@tcnfi.org.

1. Formatting:

• Worksheets must align with TCNfi’s brand colors and aesthetic.

• Submit a complete set of 10 finalized worksheets.
• Provide a summary document with recommendations for enhancing TCNfi’s teacher wellness strategies.
• Present project outcomes and worksheets in a final PowerPoint presentation.