Welcome From STP President
Welcome one and all and thank you for visiting us!
If you are seeking specific information, I am confident you will find that which you seek easily. If you are here to browse for a while, I am sure you will be impressed with the wide array of materials, resources, services, opportunities, and information contained herein, all of which work to support and enhance the teaching of psychology and the learning of psychology by our students.
The myriad of good things we have to share with you here are the direct result of the fine work of many members of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. The Society is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to the improvement and recognition of the teaching of psychology at the high school, community college, college and university levels. We are your colleagues and we hope you will feel right at home and will visit us again soon.
Happy teaching!
Janet F. Carlson
2009 STP President
STP Mission Statement
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology advances understanding of the discipline by promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of psychology. The Society provides resources and services, access to a collaborative community, and opportunities for professional development. The Society also strives to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning, advocate for the needs of teachers of psychology, foster partnerships across academic settings, and increase recognition of the value of the teaching profession.
Note: STP functions as Division 2 of the American Psychological Association (APA) but welcomes to full membership those who have no APA affiliation. It is not necessary to belong to the APA in order to be a member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.