Psychology Teacher Network
A publication of the Education Directorate
December 2019
|Vol. 29, No. 4
In This Issue
- The Deep Poverty Initiative: Teachers of Psychology Action Guide
Important action steps for educators.
- Get ready for the new edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Online resources are available to help instructors use the seventh edition of the Publication Manual.
- Update on the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative
Strengthening education in psychological science.
Teacher Spotlight
- Teacher spotlight on Tim Lawson, PhD
Highlighting the great ideas from our psychology colleagues.
News from TOPSS and CABE
- 2020 TOPSS Essay Competition for High School Psychology Students
The 2020 essay competition focuses on the psychology of politics. Essays are due March 9, 2020. - Call for nominations for the APA TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching Awards
These awards recognize outstanding teachers in psychology. Nomination deadline: Feb. 18, 2020. - APA/Clark Workshop for High School Teachers
The 2020 workshop will be held June 24-26, with presenters Jeanne Turner and Michael Sandler. The application deadline is April 15, 2020. - 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, 2020. - Assessment resources for high school psychology teachers
A new five-minute video describes the rationale for as well as instructions on how to use these free assessment resources for teachers.
From the APA Center for Psychology in Schools and Education
- Violence and Aggression Against Educators and School Personnel
Results from surveys conducted by an APA task force that aim to better understand educators’ experiences with school violence before, during, and after COVID-19
From the Society for the Teaching of Psychology
- Why should you join the Society for the Teaching of Psychology?
STP offers a wealth of teaching resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
Announcements
- News from the Association of Heads of Departments of Psychology
Attention department chairs, AHDP offers membership, resources, networking and more.
Upcoming Events
- 2020 Meetings of the Regional Psychological Associations
The annual meetings of the regional associations provide an opportunity for teachers to engage in professional development and meet new colleagues.