The Prince George’s Community College Department of Psychology and Argosy University are sponsoring the 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Teachers of Psychology (MATOP) conference on the teaching of psychology. The mission of the MATOP conference is to bring together teachers of psychology from universities, two and four-year colleges and high schools, who wish to enhance their teaching of psychology and expand their teaching skills through, workshops, lectures, and participant idea exchanges on successful teaching strategies and techniques. In addition, MATOP fosters the development of valuable teacher networks that further strengthens the continued support of good teaching and professional fellowship. Registration is $60.00. Early registration (by September 10, 2008) is $50.00. Send contact information to the address below.
Keynote Address Dr. Thomas Bailey and Debra McLaughlin of the University of Maryland University College will present the keynote address, “Embedded Assessment.” Dr. Lisa Zemirelli, Director of the Effective Writing Center at UMUC will discuss assessment of writing. Other sessions will focus on teaching students to write and score AP essays, assessment with a multicultural population, and creating a common exam. Call for Posters Please submit your ideas, classroom tested methods, innovative courses, and research on teaching and learning psychology for the newly instituted poster session. All proposals regarding the teaching of psychology are encouraged and will be considered. From past conference participants and psychology faculty in general, we are looking for various content and technique topics, which are appropriate for an undergraduate psychology course. We welcome proposals for oral presentations, panel discussions and hands-on-workshops. All submissions should relate to the teaching of psychology. Each proposal should be typed (double-spaced) and include the following: a.) whether it is being submitted as a presentation, panel discussion, hands-on–workshop, or participant idea exchange, b) the title, c) the presenter(s) name(s), institution(s) and email and mailing addresses and telephone number, d) a summary of presentation in no more than 250 words. Presenters will be notified promptly regarding acceptance. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 1, 2008. Proposals may be submitted by mail, fax, or email to Dr. Diane Finley, Coordinator, MATOP Conference: Prince George’s Community College Fax: 301-808-0418 Department of Psychology Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774 Diane L. Finley, Ph.D. Professor , Department of Psychology Membership Chair, D47 - APA (Exercise and Sport Psychology) Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo MD 20774 (301) 322-0869 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.pgcc.edu/~dfinley --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
