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Home  › Conferences  › Teaching and Learning Conference 2012 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference February 17-19, 2012 | Washington, DC | Grand Hyatt Washington 2012 Conference Wrap-Up REVIEW THE ONLINE PROGRAM VIEW AND DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE PAPERS VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION - Select Recorded Sessions KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson About the 2012 Conference Conference Theme: "Teaching Political Science: Relevance in a Changing World." 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. 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. Reflections from attendees of previous conferences » Paper Themes 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 (* Themes may be split into more than one conference track.) Workshop Themes 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     FAQ's: Questions about the APSA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Political Science?  See frequently asked questions », or contact tlc@apsanet.org. Registration and Attendance In keeping with the working group model, all meeting participants and discussants are expected to remain with their assigned track for the duration of the entire conference. Presenters are joined in these tracks by discussants.   Exhibit Information  Exhibit, advertisiting and sponsorship opportunities are available. Questions? Please contact tlc@apsanet.org.     Previous Conferences 2011 Teaching and Learning Conference 2010 Teaching and Learning Conference 2009 Teaching and Learning Conference 2008 Teaching and Learning Conference  2007 Teaching and Learning Conference  2006 Teaching and Learning Conference   2005 Teaching and Learning Conference   2004 Teaching and Learning Conference   Conference Papers 2012 TLC Program Committee Candace Young (Chair), Truman State University Derrick Cogburn, American University Michelle Deardorff, Jackson State University Jeffrey S. Lantis, College of Wooster Tressa Tabares, American River College Deborah Ward, Rutgers University