Annual Meeting Pre-Conference Seminar Information for the ASA Section on Teaching & Learning

ASA Pre-Conference Seminar

The 2012 ASA Section on Teaching and Learning Pre-Conference Workshop," The Art at the Heart of Learner-Centered Teaching", will be held from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Thursday August 16, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

Through engagement with experienced colleagues and with each otherr, keynotes, panels, discussions, roundtables and networking are designed to provide an integrated learning experience grounded in the scholarship of teaching and learning. We invite colleagues at the earlier stages of their teaching careers who are particularly dedicated to the science and art of teaching sociology to become part of this community of scholarly teachers.

Acceptances are made on a rolling basis but we would appreciate applications and registration fees no later than June 15, 2012; space is limited to 40 participants but a waiting list will be maintained. A non-refundable $60 registration fee covers conference materials, programming, and meals. Participants are expected to be Section members of the ASA Section on Teaching and Learning which sponsors this workshop. Early application is appreciated and ensures that there is space for you. The application form is available here.

A separate process for travel grants sponsored by Sage/Pine Forge Press is also available, and information is posted on the Section website and at www.sage.com. The deadline for travel applications is March 1st, 2012. For information on the travel grants, you may also contact Keith Roberts.

AKD, The International Sociology Honor society also provides travel grants to members. The award covers up to $1,000 in travel expenses; a maximum of five awards will be made. This award is intended to advance the quality of teaching in the discipline of sociology. It is available to AKD members only and the selection committee will give the highest priority to AKD chapter representatives, especially those who are early in their careers (i.e., untenured assistant professors). Graduate students who are ABD and within a year of entering the job market are encouraged to apply as well. For more information go to:

http://sites.google.com/site/alphakappadeltainternational/Home/asa-pre-conference-workshop

Please contact the workshop organizer, Melinda Messineo, for any additional information. We hope you can join us!

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