2014 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference

2014 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference February 7-9, 2014| Philadelphia, PA | Sheraton Society Hill

Join us at the 2014 Teaching and Learning Conference! The call for proposals is now open and will close on October 15. View submission details and submission portal »

Meeting Theme: Teaching Inclusively: Integrating Multiple Approaches into the Curriculum

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 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.

Paper Themes

The meeting consists of 14 tracks* constructed around these themes:

Civic Engagement

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Core Curriculum/General Education

Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Equality

Curricular and Program Assessment

Graduate Education: Teaching and Advising Graduate Students

Integrating Technology into the Classroom

Internationalizing the Curriculum

Distance Learning

Simulations and Role Play

Teaching and Learning at Community College

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

Distance Learning

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Professional Development

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Open Call

FAQ's: Questions about the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference? See frequently asked questions », or contact tlc@apsanet.org.

Previous Conferences

2014 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference Program Committee

Victor Asal (Chair), SUNY, University at Albany
Mark Johnson, Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Agnieszka Paczynska, George Mason University
Boris Ricks, California State University, Northridge
Cameron Thies, Arizona State University
Sherri Wallace, University of Louisville