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A key component of APSA's mission is to support political science education and the professional development of its practitioners. Teaching is a vital component of our discipline. The Association seeks to generate a greater understanding of cutting-edge approaches, techniques, and methodologies that can be effectively applied in the political science classroom through programs like the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference, the APSA Distinguished Teaching Award, the APSA Spotlight on Undergraduate Research, and various panels on pedagogical topics at the annual meeting. 

APSA Celebrates 2013 Undergraduate Research Week!

APSA Spotlight on Undergraduate Research-During the week of April 15-19, 2013, APSA will be showcasing faculty and departmental efforts to promote undergraduate research by highlighting individuals' endeavors online. We would like to know if you or your department is hosting or participating in events in conjunction with National Undergraduate Research Week, or if your undergraduate students are engaged in research projects this semester.

Share how your undergrads are engaged in research! Please send a short (3-5 sentences) description of your activities or projects (with a link if applicable) to teaching@apsanet.org by April 10th, 2013. Visit the following website for more information on National Undergraduate Research Week.

• 2013 Spotlight on Undergraduate Research Projects
• 2012 Spotlight on Undergraduate Research Projects
• 2011 Spotlight on Undergraduate Research Projects
  

APSA Teaching and Learning Conference

The APSA Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) is a forum for scholars to share effective and innovative teaching and learning models and to discuss broad themes and values of political science education. The APSA Teaching and Learning Conference is a unique meeting in which APSA strives to promote greater understanding of cutting-edge approaches, techniques, and methodologies for the political science classroom. discuss broad themes and values of political science education--especially the scholarship of teaching and learning. More information  >>

2013 TLC Papers

Previous TLC Papers

Track Summaries Each year, the TLC tracks publish in PS a summary on the key topics, innovations and suggestions for improving teaching and learning in political science that were discussed in each track. Review the following summaries:

• 2012 TLC Track Summaries
• 2011 TLC Track Summaries

APSA Teaching Resources and Programs

• Assessment Resources
• Civic Engagement - Teaching Civic Engagement (new APSA publication)
• Syllabi Collections
• Teaching Resources
• APSA Distinguished Teaching Award 
• Teaching Recognitions
• APSA Organized Section on Political Science Education 
• APSA Teaching and Learning Committee 
• Internationalizing the Curriculum

APSA Task Force Reports

The APSA task forces seek to expand the public presence of political science by putting the best of political science research and knowledge at the service of critical issues that have major public policy implications, and by sharing with broader society what political scientists know about important trends and issues in areas of public concern.  Many of task forces include teaching relevant topics and resources, such as the Task for on Political Science in the 21st Century and APSA Task Force on Political Violence and Terrorism. Free .pdf downloads are available at Reports and Publications.

Contact APSA's Education team: For more information on APSA's education and teaching resources, please visit APSA Office of Education and Professional Development or contact us at teaching@apsanet.org.

EVENTS, SEMINARS, ACTIVITIES Conferences, Seminars, Events Participate in or direct an NEH Summer Program Program and Development Opportunities  APSA Teaching and Learning Conference APSA Annual Meeting

FOR YOUR STUDENTS APSA Mentoring Program APSA Graduate Student Connection ICPSR Teaching and Learning! Annenberg Classroom Call: Critique: a worldwide student journal of politics, is seeking submissions year round from both undergraduate and graduate students on ideas of democracy and justice. Global Perspectives is an undergraduate international affairs journal edited and compiled by students from the Occidental College department of Diplomacy and World Affairs. We are now accepting submissions from all over the world. Check us out at http://tinyurl.com/2uhflw.   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Perspectives@oxy.edu.

OTHER RESOURCES

- Websites on Teaching - Teaching Centers - Online Textbooks - Syllabi - Key Issues - Journals - Simulations and Games - Listservs - Journal Articles Assessment in Political Science APSA State of the Profession Series Edited by Michelle Deardorff, Kerstin Hamann, and John Ishiyama. Learn more » Assessment in Political Science provides in-depth discussion and resources for classroom, departmental and program assessment. In addition to general assessment tools, the authors and editors provide guidance on assessing learning in special situations such as in online environments and experiential program. This is an excellent reference tool for all departments and faculty in political science.  The book includes a companion website with additional supplemental material and resources on classroom, departmental and program assessment, and which reflect the scope of the discipline in our work to teach and educate from the undergraduate level to the doctoral level (see: www.apsanet.org/~assessment)

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