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Volume 47, No. 3
Special Issue: Happy 75th Birthday to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology Introduction
Introduction to the Special Section: STP at 75
Stephen F. Davis and Randolph A. Smith
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 183
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Supporting and Recognizing Excellence in Teaching: STP at 75
G. William Hill, Thomas P. Pusateri, Randolph A. Smith, Bernard C. Beins and Linda M. Noble
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 184–198
Established in 1945 as Division 2, one of the original divisions of the American Psychological Association, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2020. On the occasion of STP’s 50th anniversary, Wight and Davis published a history of the Division’s first 50 years. Using that history, we summarize STP’s first 50 years and then focus on developments and changes during the last 25 years. We believe that STP has experienced greater change and growth in the last 25 years than it did in the first 50 years.
history, STP, Division 2
STP at 75: Membership & Member Communication
G. William Hill
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 199–206
As part of the exploration of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s (STP) history, subsets of STP leaders participated in panel discussions on various topics that represent areas of dramatic change and evolution over the last 25 years. This panel focused on membership recruitment and management as well as the evolution of how STP communicated key information with its members.
history, STP, Division 2
STP at 75: Development of Teaching Resources
Bernard C. Beins
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 207–214
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a division of the American Psychological Association. During its history, it has served as a repository of materials for the teaching of psychology. This article highlights the discussion among longtime STP members and officers who played key roles in the evolution of the repository and provides some suggestions as to its future.
teaching of psychology, history, teaching resources
STP at 75: Conferences and Programming
Linda M. Noble
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 215–222
As part of the exploration of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP)’s history, subsets of STP leaders participated in panel discussions on various topics that represent areas of dramatic change and evolution over the last 25 years. This panel focused on conferences and programming and the role these topics played in advancing the mission of STP.
history, STP, Division 2
STP at 75: Past Presidents Look Back . . . and Forward
Randolph A. Smith
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 223–232
As part of the updating of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s (STP) history, STP leaders and past leaders participated in discussions of topics concerning change and evolution of STP during the last 25 years. This panel consisted of STP Past Presidents and focused on the changes they have seen in STP.
teaching of psychology, history, STP, Division 2
The History of STP’s Excellence in Teaching Awards
Thomas P. Pusateri
Teaching of Psychology, 47(3), 233–239
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP, Division 2 of the American Psychological Association) established its Excellence in Teaching Awards program in 1979. This article explores the history of STP’s teaching awards program: the establishment of the first four awards categories, the Committee on Teaching Awards, the awards’ endowment fund, expansion and refinement of awards criteria, changes in the venues for publicly honoring awardees, and the recent establishment of STP awards programs that honor achievements beyond teaching.
teaching awards, history