The Western Psychologist
2011 WPA Convention
The 2011 WPA Convention will be in Los Angeles from April 28 to May 1, 2011 at the Wilshire Grand. The Terman Teaching Conference will be held on April 27, from 9am to 5pm. The hotel is very close to the LA Live Entertainment Complex, Disney Hall, and other downtown attractions. It is next to a metro station to take you to Union Station, Hollywood, and Universal City. More information >>
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2011 Call-for-Papers & Submission Forms
Writing a Conference Abstract: Some Suggestions and Common Errors
Student Guide to the WPA Convention
Announcements
APF invites nominations for its 2010 Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award. The award honors a career contribution to the teaching of psychology and is named after Charles L. Brewer, PhD, whose career-long devotion and contributions to the teaching of psychology embody the purpose of the award.
Nominees must demonstrate:
Exemplary performance as a classroom teacher; Development of innovative curricula and courses; Development of effective teaching methods and/or materials; Teaching of advanced research methods and practice in psychology; and/or, Administrative facilitation of teaching; Research on teaching; Training of teachers of psychology; Evidence of influence as a teacher of students who become psychologists.
The winner receives a plaque, $2,000, and an all-expense paid round trip to APA's 2010 Annual Convention in San Diego, where the award will be presented.
The nomination deadline is December 1. For more information on this award, including nomination information, see http://www.apa.org/apf/brewer.html.