Teaching Resources Award

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is issuing a new award for teaching resources to reward innovative activities, assignments, and projects related to the psychological study of social issues. Up to five prizes of $150 will be awarded to SPSSI members who have developed novel resources that advance students’ understanding of social issues and can be used in a variety of settings (e.g., on ground/online, small or large groups).

Eligibility: Nominees should be SPSSI members who submit resources they have developed and utilized in teaching. Resources may be for undergraduate, graduate, or online courses.

Nominations/Applications:  

Submission is limited to two single-spaced pages and should include the following:

1. Description of the activity, assignment, or exercise,
2. The purpose of the resource (e.g., foster critical thinking, enhance presentation skills, improve writing skills),
3. The resource itself (e.g., In-class teaching exercise, paper/project assignment, online assignment or exercise, service learning component of course, activities involving the integration of technology in the classroom, such as use of iPads)

Evaluation Criteria:  

1. Novel resource/Creativity
2. Student engagement/demonstration of active learning
3. Advances student understanding of social issues
4. Ease of usage
5. Ability to scale or use in a variety of settings (e.g., on ground/online, small or large groups)
6. Clear purpose (e.g., foster critical thinking, enhance presentation skills, improve writing skills)

Apply Now!  Online submissions are the preferred method.

Self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline for receipt of materials is September 15, annually.

Recipients will receive $150. In order to build an online teaching resource center, submitted materials may be included on the SPSSI website for public use.

Click here to view a list of recent and previous Teaching Resources Award winners!