Political Science Educator

Emerson and Douglass in the Political Science Classroom

September 30, 2020

Shyam K. Sriram, Georgia Perimeter College


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Fall 2013 issue.


In the summer of 2011, I had the opportunity to attend a week-­‐long NEH1 seminar on the American Lyceum at …

Using Presidential Daily Diaries as an Instructional Tool

September 30, 2020

Frank Franz, PhD, James Madison High School, Vienna, Virginia, frank.franz@fcps.edu


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2014 issue.


For the past several years, I have used presidential daily diaries as an instructional tool with students …

Classroom Innovation with “The Hunger Games”

September 30, 2020

Bruce Martin, PhD, New Mexico State University, Alamogordo


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2014 issue.


After nearly 15 years working as administrative staff in our college’s Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, I retired …

From the Classroom to the TV Studio: A New Approach to Civic Education

September 30, 2020

Elizabeth A. Bennion, Indiana University South Bend


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2014 issue.


As a regular PSE columnist who writes “The Teaching Scholar” column, I have urged PSE readers to take risks inside …

Making it Work: Teaching Political Theory as a Toolbox

September 30, 2020

Michael Laurence, University of Western Ontario


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Fall 2014 issue.


Just imagine, as joyful or painful as it might be, that you are an undergraduate student again.

Political theory class. Always …

RU Ready -­‐ Extending Political Learning Outside the Classroom and into the Community

September 30, 2020

Elizabeth Matto, Director, Youth Political Participation Program Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Fall 2014 issue.


As teacher-­‐scholars of civic engagement, we always are looking for ways to offer students learning …

AFTERSHOCK: Designing an Educational Board Game

September 30, 2020

Rex Brynen, McGill University


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2014 issue.


After the earthquake that devastated the capital, aid was slow to reach the slums of District 3. Poor coordination resulted in duplication of

Making Time for Research at a Teaching Institution

September 30, 2020

Elizabeth A. Bennion, Indiana University South Bend


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Spring 2011 issue.


I recently participated in a roundtable on the topic of balancing teaching and research. Here are some reflections on the …

Rethinking Internships to Maximize Student Learning

September 30, 2020

Elizabeth Bennion, Indiana University South Bend


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Summer 2016 issue.


I’ve been thinking a lot about internships lately. Internships provide a valuable opportunity to connect students to post-graduation service and work …

Using Internships to Promote Student Learning: An Annotated Bibliography

September 30, 2020

Elizabeth A. Bennion, Professor, Indiana University South Bend

Xander E. Laughlin, Undergraduate Student, Indiana University, Blooming


This essay originally appeared in the Political Science Educator’s Summer 2016 issue.


Internships are a valuable way to further key Political Science …

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