Call for Nominations
2005 TOPSS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS

The purpose of the TOPSS Excellence in Teaching Award is to provide an opportunity for TOPSS to recognize outstanding teachers in psychology. There will be up to three annual awards. Teachers of high school psychology who are self-nominated or nominated by a colleague, supervisor, student or administrator will be eligible.

Evidence of Excellence / Criteria:

• Recommendation Letter: One letter of reference (e.g., from a former student, colleague or supervisor)

• Professional and/or Student Growth Activities: Submit a resume or curriculum vitae that includes professional development activities and/or student-centered psychology-related activities

• Content and Pedagogy: Highlight a topic taught during the psychology course that best represents your teaching. Include the following elements in your submission:
• A content outline for a lesson plan of what is taught for the topic with a correlation of the topic to the National Standards
• Example(s) of activities or demonstrations related to the topic

Judging Criteria:

Submissions will be evaluated using the rubric posted here. The award committee is appointed by the TOPSS Chair and will include no less than 3 members. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. The committee reserves the right not to confer an award if submissions do not meet minimum requirements.

Award:

New in 2005 , Worth Publishers is co-sponsoring the TOPSS Excellence in Teaching Award by providing each winner with a Worth Video (Media Archive: Psychology) and a $50 American Express Gift Certificate. These will be awarded in addition to a framed certificate and award. Winners will also receive a free membership renewal for the 2006 membership year.

Time-Line:

• All supporting materials must be postmarked by March 21, 2005. Please submit materials to Emily Leary, APA Education Directorate, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
• The winners will be announced in the Psychology Teacher Network newsletter.

For additional information, please contact Emily Leary, APA Education Directorate, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002, (800) 374-2721 ext. 3013, or email Emily Leary.