By Athena King
The 2020 Presidential Election has been described by academics, pundits, and reporters alike as perhaps the “most important election in our lifetime.” There are those who give full-throated support of President Trump and the current administration, despite …
The Presidential Election “Postmortem”: Preparing Students for Election Outcomes Read More »
Dr. Brittany Perry, Instructional Associate Professor, Texas A&M University at College Station
bnperry@tamu.edu & Professional Website
Although the representation of women and minorities in STEM subjects has improved in recent decades, a lack of diversity remains an issue across …
By Shannon Bow O’Brien
Every election has winners and losers. After the election, some of our students will be ecstatic, while others will be devastated. Both groups, however, will almost certainly have questions. Many will have unrealistic expectations and concerns …
What to Expect When You’re Electing Read More »
Victor Asal, State University of New York, Albany
This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Winter 2017 issue.
I am writing to you as the new editor in chief of the Journal of Political Science Education (JPSE). …
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William O’Brochta, Washington University in St. Louis
Political science instructors across subfields utilize civic and community engagement activities to increase the relevance of course content, to help students understand diverse perspectives, and to provide avenues for students to get …
Collaborative Civic Engagement Projects in Online Courses Read More »
By Emily M. Farris and Mirya R. Holman
In Tarrant county, Texas, President Trump is on the ballot—in more ways than one. Republican incumbent sheriff Bill Waybourn, first elected in 2016, has been an advocate for Trump’s immigration policies, signing …
“I Researched the Sheriff, and I Researched All the Other Local Races” Read More »
Adam Irish University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign
This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2012 edition.
My first experiences teaching students to write occurred during a two‐year stint as a Teach For America (TFA) teacher in Las …
The Writer’s Workshop: A Solution for Better Writing and Learning Read More »
Ellen Grigsby – University of New Mexico
This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2011 issue.
Political theory instructors seeking to emphasize close textual analysis may find it challenging to teach in such a manner as to …
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Donna K. Axel • New Jersey City University
This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator, August 2008.
The political science major has shifted its focus from “promoter of substantive knowledge to an emphasis on skills, such as …
Kenneth W. Foster • Concordia College
This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s February 2008 issue.
When I took up an assistant professor position in 2003 at the University of British Columbia (UBC—I left this past summer, as …