SPSSI Teaching Resources Award
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The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is issuing a new award for teaching resources to reward innovative activities, assignments, and projects related to the psychological study of social issues. Five prizes of $50 will be awarded to SPSSI members who have developed novel resources that advance students’ understanding of social issues and can be used in a variety of settings (e.g., on ground/online, small or large groups).
Nominees should be SPSSI members who submit resources they have developed and utilized in teaching. Resources may be for undergraduate, graduate, or online courses.
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The annual deadline is September 15.
Online submissions are the preferred method. Please limit the number and size of files uploaded when applying online. Apply online now.opens in new window
Submission is limited to two single-spaced pages and should include the following:
- description of the activity, assignment, or exercise
- purpose of the resource (e.g., foster critical thinking, enhance presentation skills, improve writing skills)
- resource itself (e.g., in-class teaching exercise, paper/project assignment, online assignment or exercise, service learning component of course, activities involving the integration of technology in the classroom, such as use of iPads)
