The Teacher-Scholar
Elizabeth A. Bennion, Indiana University South Bend
On Jan. 6, 2021, rioters attacked the United States Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election and disrupt …
The January 6th Insurrection and the Civic Education Imperative Read More »
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Mark Benton, University of Missouri, & Elizabeth Dorssom, University of Missouri
Facilitating class engagement for undergraduate students can be difficult. Undergraduates may be less inclined to engage in class discussions for …
APSA’s Teaching & Learning Symposia provide a unique opportunity for faculty with similar teaching interests to present on timely substantive issues in the field, share best practices, and develop new teaching resources. Join co-leaders Casey Dominguez (University of San Diego) …
Call for Proposals: Teaching Introduction to American Politics Read More »
This Wednesday, October 27, 2021, APSA event featured expert panelists providing practical tips and suggestions for political science educators to deliberately build a classroom environment where all students have equal access to knowledge. The discussion also highlighted tools to build …
Building an Inclusive Syllabus: webinar & resources Read More »
Dr. Andrew Smith, Lecturer I, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
An area of political science education that has received renewed attention since the late 1990s is service learning – defined as “course learning outcomes…linked with community service in …
Service Learning at an HSI: A Preliminary Analysis Read More »
Excellence in teaching political science is essential to the discipline. This interview series highlights campus teaching award winners who have been recognized by APSA for their achievements. Learn more about the campus teaching award recognition program here. Niva Golan-Nadir …
Niva Golan-Nadir: 2020-2021 Campus Teaching Award Winner Interview Series Read More »
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Gregory A. Petrow, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Teaching quantitative analysis is important in disciplines such as political science that conduct the scientific study of human society. …
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Judith Torney-Purta, Professor Emerita of Human Development, University of Maryland, College Park
Only once in my career did I teach in a political science department – a course on political socialization. …
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Olivia Antonson, Peer Tutor
Erika Cornelius Smith, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Nichols College
Whether the polis is, in an Aristotelian sense, natural or crafted, it requires leadership …
Bridges over Troubled Waters: The Challenges and Opportunities of Peer Tutoring Politics Read More »
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William O’Brochta, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Louisiana Tech University
Bryant J. Moy, PhD Student, Washington University in St. Louis
Teaching for the first time involves many personal and philosophical decisions, …
Department-Level Graduate Student Peer Teaching Workshops Read More »