The American Political Science Association, founded in 1903, is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics.
The American Political Science Association (APSA) Teaching and Learning Conference 2012 is a unique meeting in which APSA strives to promote greater understanding of cutting-edge approaches, techniques, and methodologies for the political science classroom.
The theme for the 2012 conference is “Teaching Political Science: Relevance in a Changing World”. The conference provides a forum for scholars to share effective and innovative teaching and learning models and to discuss broad themes and values of political science education—especially the scholarship of teaching and learning.
The meeting consists of 12 tracks constructed around these themes:
Civic Engagement
Conflict and Conflict Resolution (new)
Core Curriculum/General Education
Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Equality
Curricular and Program Assessment
Graduate Education
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Internationalizing the Curriculum
Simulations and Role Play
Teaching and Learning at Community College (new)
Teaching Political Theory and Theories
Teaching Research Methods
Workshops focus on practical issues related to teaching and allow participants to interact with political scientists outside of their assigned conference track. The call for workshops includes the following themes:
Civic Education and Engagement
Classroom and Program Assessment
Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Professional Development
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Teaching Campaigns and Elections (new)
Open Call
The 2012 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference Pi Sigma Alpha Keynote Speaker is Kathleen Hall Jamieson from The University of Pennsylvania.
2012 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference is being held February 17-19th at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC.
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