Psychology Teacher Network
A publication of the Education Directorate
December 2018
|Vol. 28, No. 4
Featured Article
In this Issue
- A giant step forward for introductory psychology: Meet the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative
Strengthening education in psychological science.
- Psi Alpha has launched
Exciting news: A new honor society in psychology has been established for high school psychology.
Teacher Spotlight
- APA presents Citizen Psychologist Awards to two leaders in education
Congratulations to Lee Gurel, PhD, and Garth Neufeld, MA.
Book Review
- Review of Great Myths of Education and Learning
This book provides highly relevant, well-supported, current and provocative food-for-thought for seasoned and new educators.
News from TOPSS and CABE
- TOPSS welcomes new committee members
Two new committee members will begin terms on Jan. 1, 2019.
- New assessment tools added to APA Project Assessment
Ten new exemplars for high school psychology.
- APA TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students
The 2019 essay competition focuses on nonhuman animal research. Essays are due March 8, 2019. - APA TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching Awards
These awards recognize outstanding teachers in psychology. Nomination materials are due Feb. 15, 2019. - The TOPSS Resource Manual for New Teachers has been updated
See recent updates to this helpful resource for new high school psychology teachers. - Digital subscriptions to Translational Issues in Psychological Science
Look for this new member benefit for APA Teacher Affiliates in 2019.
News from CPSE
- Annelise Schools wins the 2018 Board of Educational Affairs Golden Psi Award
School in Laguna Beach receives recognition for instructional programs and engagement that promote academic achievement and social-emotional learning and development. - Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education celebrates its 15th anniversary
Recognizing CPSE for its contributions to schools and education.
Announcements
- BEA Grants for Precollege and Undergraduate Teaching Conferences
These grants support precollege and undergraduate teaching conferences to enhance the quality of teaching and learning outcomes. Deadline: Feb. 11, 2019 - Departmental Consulting Service
Program review blues?
Upcoming Events
- APA PsycShorts psychological science video festival and competition
Can you communicate a finding or concept from psychological science in just two minutes? We want to see you try.