On October 12, 2026, the Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT), under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) at UP Diliman, launched the first episode of Usapang Guro, Usapang Turo with the webinar “Faculty Well-being and Sustainable Teaching Practices.” The session was attended by 141 participants, including educators and other interested individuals from various institutions.
Associate Professor Jay Yacat, Chair of the Department of Psychology at UP Diliman, discussed challenges that teachers face across different career stages, such as burnout and maintaining work-life balance. He also discussed practical approaches to sustaining effective teaching.
The discussion emphasized that teacher well-being is not something educators should manage on their own. Supportive colleagues, academic leaders, institutions, and teaching development offices all help create conditions that enable educators to thrive.
Through this webinar, UP Diliman reaffirmed the importance of creating supportive environments where educators can sustain both their well-being and their commitment to teaching.