41ST ANNUAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON THE TEACHING OF PsychologyJanuary 3–6, 2019 · The TradeWinds Island Grand Hotel · St. Pete Beach, FloridaCosponsored by: Association for Psychological Science · University of South Florida Department of Psychology |
Conference OverviewThe National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology is an annual conference for teachers of psychology. NITOP is an independent, nonprofit, educational organization. The NITOP organizing committee (Robert Hendersen and Stephen Chew [Co-Chairs], Bridgette Martin Hard, Erin Hardin, and Beth Morling) invites distinguished speakers based on nominations from past participants, expertise in topics related to the teaching of psychology, and demonstrated skill in presenting. Presentations include workshops, concurrent sessions, and general sessions on topics of interest to psychology teachers at all levels, from high school through university. To assist these teachers in improving their effectiveness and enhancing their students’ learning, the Institute program offers content updates, new instructional techniques, and engaging activities. NITOP encourages Institute participants to share their own research projects, course content ideas, innovative classroom techniques, and effective class activities at poster sessions, Participant Idea Exchanges, the Teaching Slam, and the Demo Demo session, as well as in informal discussions at meals and evening social events. The 41st Institute begins on the morning of Thursday, January 3, with registration, a continental breakfast, and four workshops. It ends on Sunday, January 6, at 12:15 pm, following the closing session and the announcement of awards. Institute Meals Three breakfasts and two lunches will be buffet style. The breakfasts will include traditional items such as eggs, French toast, breakfast meats, etc., as well as lighter items such as fresh fruit, cereals, and yogurt. The lunches will include traditional salad fixings plus prepared salads, soups, and special entrées. The reception on Wednesday evening will include complimentary wine and beer, a wide selection of appetizers, salad and pasta bars, and desserts.
| Program EventsGeneral Sessions:Lectures on topics of general interest to all psychology instructors, featuring talks by Kathleen Vohs, John Dunlosky, Jean Twenge, Karen Adolph, and David Daniel.Workshops:Hands-on sessions offering techniques, strategies, and practical tips for improving statistics curricula, enhancing on-line teaching and learning, using journal articles with students of all levels, and mentoring student researchers.Concurrent Sessions:Each including four different one-hour presentations by distinguished psychology faculty addressing a wide range of content areas and teaching strategies.Poster Sessions.
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PIEs will offer participants the opportunity to share teaching ideas in a roundtable format. (See picture above from NITOP 2018.) Each of these sessions will include about 20 discussion topics, hosted by Institute participants whose proposals were approved in the review process. Hosts will lead informal, one-hour discussions of those topics at specifically designated round tables. Following a short presentation by the host, participants at the table will be invited to discuss their own ideas on that topic. Participants often move among tables and are free to switch to a different discussion at any time. Teaching Slam In the Teaching Slam, a fast-paced, dynamic session, multiple speakers will share their best teaching tip, assessment idea, or class activity. You will get fresh ideas to use in your class right away! (See picture in lower right from Teaching Slam at NITOP 2018.) Demo Demo In the Demo Demo, great instructors will microteach their favorite class demonstrations—original, ready-to-use demos and new twists on old favorites. Get a ready-to-use new class demonstration or experience an old favorite in a new way. Book and Software Displays During the poster sessions and at other times throughout the Institute, exhibitors will be on hand to discuss their newest psychology textbooks and classroom tools. Participants are encouraged to explore the exhibits and discover fresh ways to use textbooks, technology, and instructional software to enhance their students’ learning. Further InformationPlease direct your questions to the Conference Coordinator by email at coordinator@nitop.org. |
Poster Sessions will showcase presentations by Institute participants on topics related to the teaching of psychology. The following NITOP poster awards will be announced at the closing session. The winners (the first author in the case of multiply-authored posters) will receive a certificate, a check for $250, and one complimentary registration for a future NITOP. The poster awards are judged by the NITOP Organizing Committee and the Institute Faculty.
Participant Idea Exchange Sessions (PIEs)