St. Louis TOPSS Fall 2016 Workshop

FALL 2016 

STLTOPSS Workshop 

St. Louis Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools 

Partially funded by a generous grant from the APA High School Psychology Teacher Network Grant 

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Where: Education Plus – (formerly Cooperating School Districts) 

1460 Craig Rd St Louis, MO 63146 McDonnel Room 

 Bring your Own: Side Dish or Dessert and Best Practices to Share!

I will send a sign-up genius link in October

Sandwiches and Mostaccioli from Psghetti’s 

Share your teaching techniques with your peers 

Develop collegial relationships with fellow psychology teachers. 

Agenda: 

Guest Speaker- Anne Kraus 

Dissecting the AP Exam 

Sharing of Best Practices 

Book Club 

Vision for Spring 

Registration: Please email Jennifer Flores or Melody Barger if you would like to attend 

Jennifer Flores – Jennifer.Flores@fhsdschools.org  

Melody Barger – mbarger@parkwayschools.net 

 posted by Chuck Schallhorn

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Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology Meeting - May 11, 2011

Please excuse the cross-posting. We are trying to make sure we reach everyone interested in the MATOP meeting.

Since 1993, Milwaukee area psychology teachers have gathered twice a year to share teaching ideas and develop friendships. Our group has come to be called the "Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology" (MATOP). Below you will find an invitation to our next meeting on May 11th. If you live within driving distance of the Milwaukee area, please feel free to attend. If you would like to be included on the MATOP mailing list please contact me at the email address below.

For those of you not within driving distance of Milwaukee, feel free to "check out" our agenda for items you might find useful in your classroom. Whenever possible, I have tried to include email or website addresses for further information. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

For more information on MATOP, please go to my website at http://www.germantownschools.org/faculty/kkorek/

Kent

Kent Korek
Germantown High School
W180 N11501 River Lane
Germantown, WI 53022
Phone: 262-253-3400
Fax: 262-253-3494
kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us


Dear Psychology Teacher:

Please consider attending the meeting of the Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology (MATOP) on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Pius XI High School, 135 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee 53213 in the Library.

Our meeting will include:

■ an examination of Peter Gray’s Psychology 6e from Worth Publishing. This text is a number one seller for AP and IB classes. Thanks to Eileen Tanania, the Bedford, Freeman and Worth representative (866-843-3715 ex 1714) etanania@bfwpub.com , everyone attending the meeting will receive an examination copy of the text and student study guide. For more information on this text go to http://highschool.bfwpub.com

■ a discussion of the just released 2011 AP Psychology Exam Free Response Questions. For your own copy of both questions, go to http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap11_frq_psychology.pdf

■ an inspection of the new edition of Psychology 9e (AP Edition) by Bernstein, Penner, Clarke-Stewart, and Roy from Holt-McDougal. Through the courtesy of Katie Golem, Advanced & Elective Programs Specialist at Holt-McDougall, (800-479-9799 ex. 3870) katie.golem@hmhpub.com everyone will receive a complementary copy of this mainstay AP Psychology text. Go to http://holtmcdougal.hmhco.com to learn more about the Bernstein text.

■ a demonstration of a pair of both displacement and inversion goggles courtesy of Gerry Palmer palmtree60045@yahoo.com at Psychkits at http://www.psychkits.com. Thanks to Gerry for his contribution to almost every MATOP meeting. Two lucky teachers will be leaving the meeting with a pair of these goggles with suggested lesson plans to use next year in their sensation and perception unit.

■ an appraisal of the first AP version of Prentice Hall/Pearson’s Psychology 2e (AP Edition) by Ciccarelli and White. For our fall meeting Kevin Kuckkan of Prentice Hall (866-340-3692) kevin.kuckkan@pearson.com has sent copies of this new edition for all those in attendance. The Prentice Hall/Pearson website can be found at http://pearsonschool.com

■ a presentation of My Psych Lab, a internet based learning and assessment tool for students using Prentice Hall/Pearson textbooks. Elaine Shemas, the AP, Honors, & Electives representative for Prentice Hall (201-236-5521) Elaine.Shema@PHSchool.com has graciously provided information to give access to all attending our spring meeting. The Prentice Hall/Pearson website can be found at http://pearsonschool.com

■ a review of Laura King’s The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View 2e from McGraw-Hill/Glencoe. At our fall meeting, Crystal Hooks, the AP, Honors and Electives at Glencoe/McGraw-Hill (877-286-4821) crystal_hooks@mcgraw-hill.com stopped by to highlight the Annual Edition series. For this meeting Crystal has donated copies of the King text. For additional information go to https://www.mheonline.com

■ Mike Kopish from UW-Madison has been conducting research on AP Psychology for his doctoral dissertation. Mike has agreed to present some of his research findings from studying four different AP Psychology programs throughout WI.

■ information regarding activities/demonstrations/resources for classroom use. At our fall meeting, we agreed spend more time letting teachers share some of their best classroom activities. A number of people have agreed to share. Please feel free to bring something to the group.

■ and much more.


Everyone is welcome to attend any and all MATOP meeting. There is no need to RSVP. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel might be interested in coming. Our meetings usually last about two hours. You need not stay the entire time.

If you have any questions concerning our meeting, please contact Ruth Regent-Smith at Pius H.S. (414-290-7000) rregent@piusxi.org or Kent Korek at Germantown H.S. (262-253-3400) kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us.

For directions to Pius, go to http://www.piusxi.org/prospective/Transportation.aspx We look forward to seeing you.


Ruth Regent-Smith
Kent Korek

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AP Psychology Summer Institutes (APSI)

As our thoughts turn from preparing for the AP Psychology Exam to the end of the school year, many teachers start thinking about AP Summer Institutes (APSI). These week long adventures designed for both the beginning and seasoned AP teacher, provide valuable insights into the teaching of any AP Psychology course. I've heard many a teacher say the APSI is probably the one best thing that has helped their teaching of AP Psychology with the possible exception of being an AP reader.

This summer, AP Psychology Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI)are offered at over 50 locations throughout the country. Almost all are designed for both experienced and new AP teachers, while a few are exclusively for new teachers. APSI's usually last four or five days and are run by endorsed consultants of the College Board.

I (Kent) have had the good fortune to facilitate AP Psychology Summer Institutes over the past seven years. This year I am scheduled to be in MN, WV, PA and KN. I am always impressed with the professionalism and willingness to share by all the participants. I can confidently say, I always walk away from the weeks with many new ideas for my classes.

To provide a little insight into a typical AP Summer Institutes I facilitate, I have posted a brief overview of the week on my website (http://www.germantownschools.org/faculty/kkorek/Advanced_Placement_Psychology_Summer_Institutes.cfm). Please be aware, every institute varies based on the facilitator, needs of the participants, sponsoring organization's requirements, as well as a host of other factors, but most APSIs contain many of the same basic elements. Other APSI consultants are invited to post comments, information, website links, or other items of interest in the comments section of this posting.

To learn more about summer institutes, go to the Institutes and Workshop section of AP Central at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Pageflows/InstitutesAndWorkshops/InstitutesAndWorkshopsController.jpf The site includes a search engine where you can find an APSI in your part of the country. You can search by topic, date, and/or location.

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Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology Meeting - November 9, 2010

Since 1993, Milwaukee area psychology teachers have gathered twice a year to share teaching ideas and develop friendships. Our group has come to be called the "Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology" (MATOP). Below you will find an invitation to our next meeting on November 9th. If you live within driving distance of the Milwaukee area, please feel free to attend. If you would like to be included on the MATOP mailing list please contact me at the email address below.

For those of you not within driving distance of Milwaukee, feel free to "check out" our agenda for items you might find useful in your classroom. Whenever possible, I have tried to include email or website addresses for further information. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

Kent

Kent Korek
Germantown High School
W180 N11501 River Lane
Germantown, WI 53022
Phone: 262-253-3400
Fax: 262-253-3494
kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us
kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us

Dear Psychology Teacher:

Please consider attending our semi-annual meeting of the Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology (MATOP) on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Pius XI High School, 135 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee 53213 in the Library.

Our meeting will include:

■ an inspection of the new Myers’ Psychology for AP supplements courtesy of Eileen Tanania, Bedford, Freeman, & Worth Publishing, (866-843-3715 ex 1714) etanania@bfwpub.com Thanks to Eileen for providing copies of the Teacher’s Edition and Student Study Guide for everyone coming to the meeting. For more information on this text, go to http://www.bfwpub.com/HIGHSCHOOL/newcatalog.aspx?disc=HS&course=Social+Studies&type=AP*+Social+Studies&isbn=1429244364/

■ insights from the 2010 AP Psychology Reading. We anticipate a number of AP Psychology table leaders and readers will be attending our meeting. Come listen to their reflections on Kansas City and the 2010 reading. The FRQs, rubrics, sample responses, etc. can be found at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com

■ a review of the new 19th edition of Psychology and Life by Gerrig and Zimbardo. Everyone attending our meeting will receive an examination copy of this mainstay text through the generosity of Kevin Kuckkan of Pearson School (866-340-3692) kevin.kuckkan@pearson.com To read more about this text, go to http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Psychology-and-Life/9780205685912.paget

■ a report from the October 22nd College Board One-Day Workshop at Grayslake, IL. We would ask anyone who attended this institute, to briefly discuss the events of the day. We’ve been in contact with Mary Spilis, the College Board consultant who coordinated the day at Grayslake, who has agreed to share with us some items from the day.

■ an analysis of the supplements for Psychology: Themes and Variations 8e by Wayne Weiten. Thanks to Katie Golem, Holt McDougal Sales Representative for Advanced & Elective Programs, (800-479-9799 ex. 3870) katie_golem@hmhpub.com for providing us copies of these resources. For more information on Weiten’s text, go to http://holtmcdougal.hmhco.com/hm/detail.htm?ID=1007500000073418

■ a demonstration of the new inversion goggles from www.PsychKits.com. These new goggles, selling for only $25, literally turn the world upside down. One lucky person will leave with a pair of these goggles courtesy of Gerry Palmer palmtree60045@yahoo.com of Psychkits at http://www.psychkits.com

■ an examination of the supplements for the new REGULAR Psychology textbook, Psychology: A Discovery Experience by Stephan Franzoi of Marquette University. These supplements were provided by Mary Sommers of Cengage Learning (608-239-1928) mary.sommers@cengage.com Thanks to Mary for all her help. To find out more about this new text, go to http://www.cengage.com/search/showresultsbysortpage.do?pageSize=10&urlQueryString=Ne%3D2%26N%3D+15+4294922390+4294950661

■ information from the October 22nd CHI-TOPSS meeting at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, IL.

■ a Powerpoint presentation of AP Psychology Exam statistics. The 2011 AP Psychology Exam will be the nineteenth time the exam has been given. Over the course of those years, a number of stats have been generated.

■ a discussion of changes in the AP Psychology Exam. Items include; online retrieval of scores, moving the exam to the first Monday of the cycle, scoring changes with regards to guessing, and more.

■ information on smartphone apps for Quizlet flashcards. A number of different cell phone apps have been developed applicable for Quizlet files. Your students can now study their psychology terms and concepts using their smartphones and iPads, iTouches, etc.

■ and more.

Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no need to RSVP. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel might be interested in coming.

If you have any questions concerning our meeting, please contact Ruth Regent-Smith at Pius H.S. (414-290-7000) rregent@piusxi.org or Kent Korek at Germantown H.S. (262-253-3400) kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us.

For more information on MATOP go to http://www.germantownschools.org/faculty/kkorek/MATOP_Home_Page.cfm. For directions to Pius go to http://www.piusxi.org/prospective/Transportation.aspx

We look forward to seeing you.

Ruth Regent-Smith
Kent Korek

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News on AP Psychology

As with most years, there have been a number of changes in the AP Psychology Program. Below you should find a listing of some of the major items in no particular order.

• This summer, for the first time, AP teachers were able to find their student's AP exam scores online. For the most part, the process worked extremely well and was, in my opinion (Kent), a hundred times better than waiting for the paper reports. Make sure to look over the Instructional Planning Report in addition to the scores. Go to https://scores.collegeboard.com for more information.

• After maintaining the same fee structure for some time, the cost for an AP exam (2011) was increased to $87. For detailed information on the fee structure http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/190165.html
  

• For those of us in AP Psychology, many feel the biggest change this year has been the moving of the AP Psyc exam date from the second Tuesday to the first Monday of AP testing. Last year the AP Psychology exam was on May 11th. The 2011 exam is scheduled for May 2nd. Please be aware, if your school's spring break is based on Easter, May 2nd might be the Monday students come back from break. For a complete schedule of AP exams go to http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/index.html

• To download the new AP Psychology Course Description Book for Fall 2010 (Acorn Book) go to http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-psychology-course-description.pdf I have not had the opportunity to look for changes in this edition of the book. Please feel free to leave any changes you have found in the comments section of this posting.
  

• No doubt the largest change for AP teachers and students as a whole, is the removal of the quarter point deduction for an incorrect answer. Starting in 2011, a student's score will be based only on how many questions they get correct. For more information on this change and revised worksheets for scoring the 2004 and 2007 released AP Psychology exams, go to http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/212187.html

• AP Central now includes a link to PDF copies of the 1994 and 1999 AP Psychology Released Exams at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/213057.html

• Below is a listing of the currently scheduled College Board one-day workshops throughout the country for the 2010-2011 school year. Click on the workshop title for more information on that specific workshop. Click on the location for a link to Yahoo maps.
  
  There is an Institutes and Workshop page at AP Central http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Pageflows/InstitutesAndWorkshops/InstitutesAndWorkshopsController.jpf where you can search for a workshop by topic, date, and location.

AP Workshop - Psychology	10/09/2010		La Jolla HS (La Jolla, CA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/11/2010		Greenway Professional Development Center (Pittsburgh, PA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/12/2010		Niagara University (Niagara University, NY)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/15/2010		Valencia Community College - West Campus (Orlando, FL)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/15/2010		South Hagerstown HS (Hagerstown, MD)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/15/2010		Viera HS (Viera, FL)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/16/2010		Roosevelt HS (Seattle, WA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/19/2010		University of Nebraska - Omaha (Omaha, NE)
AP Workshop - Psychology - New Teachers	10/21/2010		Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center (Norwood, MA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/22/2010		University Center of Lake County (Grayslake, IL)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/23/2010		Perth Amboy HS (Perth Amboy, NJ)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/23/2010		Bingham HS (South Jordan, UT)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/25/2010		Edward H. White HS (Jacksonville, FL)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/29/2010		Broward County Convention Center (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
AP Workshop - Psychology	10/29/2010		Heritage HS (Wake Forest, NC)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/02/2010		Norview HS (Norfolk, VA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/02/2010		Long Island City HS (Queens, NY)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/03/2010		Delsea Regional HS (Franklinville, NJ)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/06/2010		Cherry Creek HS (Greenwood Village, CO)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/10/2010		Eastern Michigan University - Livonia (Livonia, MI)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/13/2010		Abington Senior HS (Abington, PA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/20/2010		Glasgow HS (Newark, DE)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/23/2010		Butler University (Indianapolis, IN)
AP Workshop - Psychology	11/30/2010		University of Wisconsin - Madison - Pyle Center (Madison, WI)
AP Workshop - Psychology	12/14/2010		University of Minnesota - Continuing Education and Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)
AP Workshop - Psychology	01/03/2011		Lincoln HS (Tallahassee, FL)
AP Workshop - Psychology	01/04/2011		Georgia Perimeter College (Dunwoody, GA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	01/21/2011		Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel (Richardson, TX)
AP Workshop - Psychology	02/05/2011		Aragon HS (San Mateo, CA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	02/12/2011		Roybal Learning Center (Los Angeles, CA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	03/05/2011		Sachem North HS (Lake Ronkonkoma, NY)
AP Workshop - Psychology - Experienced Teachers	03/10/2011		Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center (Norwood, MA)
AP Workshop - Psychology	03/16/2011		Triton College (River Grove, IL)

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MIlwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology Meeting - May 13th

Since 1993, Milwaukee area psychology teachers have gathered twice a year to share teaching ideas and develop friendships. Our group has come to be called the "Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology" (MATOP) even though many come from outside the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Below you will find an agenda for our next meeting on May 13th. If you live within driving distance of the Milwaukee area, please feel free to attend. If you would like to be included on the MATOP mailing list please contact me at the email address below.

For those of you not within driving distance of Milwaukee, feel free to "check out" our agenda for items you might find useful in your classroom. Whenever possible, I have tried to include email or website addresses for further information. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

The Milwaukee Area Teachers of Psychology (MATOP) Fall Meeting will be held on Thursday May 13, 2010, 7:00 PM, at Pius XI High School, 135 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213 in the library.

Our agenda includes:

• an introduction to the brand new Myers' Psychology for AP. David Myers has adapted his popular college textbook used by many AP Psychology teachers to fit the specific needs of Advanced Placement Psychology. Thanks to the generosity of Eileen Tanania, the Bedford, Freeman and Worth representative (866-843-3715 ex 714) etanania@bfwpub.com we have examination copies for everyone attending our meeting. To learn more go to http://www.bfwpub.com/highschool/

• information on the Teaching High School Psychology Blog http://teachinghighschoolpsychology.blogspot.com

• new information on the Quizlet Flash Card Website (www.quizlet.com) Recently both Quizlet and MATOP have made some changes to the flash card website.
  

• a review of Psychology and the Real World (1st edition) from Worth Publishers www.worthpublishers.com Quoting from the Worth website, "Psychology and the Real World: Essays Illustrating Fundamental Contributions to Society is a collection of brief, personal, original essays, ranging in length from 2500 to 3500 words, in which leading academic psychologists describe what their area of research has contributed to society..... The book is unique the world of textbook ancillaries in that it does not reprint writings. Rather, innovative psychological scientists clearly and entertainingly tell readers why their research matters and how their line of inquiry developed. This text would be perfect for a regular high school level class which emphasizes the application of psychology into our lives." Eileen Tanania, the Bedford, Freeman and Worth representative (866-843-3715 ex 714) etanania@bfwpub.com has sent enough copies for everyone coming to our meeting. A special thanks to Eileen for sending two major items for our meeting.

• thoughts about the 2010 AP Psychology free response questions released earlier the afternoon of the MATOP meeting. The FRQs, rubrics, sample responses, etc. from previous years can be found at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com
  

• discussing the date change for the AP Psychology Exam and the ramifications. For many years the exam has been on Tuesday of the second week of testing (i.e. May 11 in 2010). In 2011 the AP Psychology Exam will move to Monday of the first week of testing (May 2) which for many will be the day back from Spring Break.
  

• discussing the potential of an AP Psychology Quiz Bowl for the spring of 2011. In many cities around the country, AP Psychology students from multiple schools gather in a competition style event. We will determine if interest exists in the Milwaukee area to sponsor such a quiz bowl and discuss what format the event might take.
  

• announcing a new regular Psychology textbook. After a short hiatus, Cengage Learning is returning to the high school psychology market with the release of Psychology: A Discovery Experience by Steven Franzoi of Marquette University. Everyone attending our meeting will receive an examination copy of this book thanks to Mary Sommers (608.846.2174) Mary.Sommers@cengage.com To find out more about this new text, go to http://school.cengage.com/
  

• activities from PsychKits. Earlier this spring, PsychKits introduced a newly designed set of inversion goggles. These goggles literally "turn the world upside down" for whoever is wearing them. One lucky person will be leaving the meeting with their own set of goggles. More information on PsychKits can be found at www.psychkits.com
  

• plus much more

Everyone is welcome to attend at no charge. There is no need to RSVP. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel might be interested in coming. If you would like to be added to the MATOP email listing, please contact Kent Korek at kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us For directions to Pius High School, 135 N. 76th, Milwaukee, WI 53213 go to http://www.piusxi.org/prospective/Transportation.aspx Our meetings usually last about two hours.

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Enhancing the Teaching of Psychology Conference - UW Green Bay

The 10th annual Enhancing the Teaching of Psychology Conference will be held on May 19, 2010 at UW-Green Bay. The scheduled talks include:

Helping Students Distinguish Science from Pseudoscience

- Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)

Threshold Concepts in Psychology

- Jeff Henriques (UW-Madison)

U-Pace Instruction: Enabling a Diversity of Students to Succeed

- Diane Reddy, Raymond Fleming, Katie Ports, & Rodney Swain (UW-Milwaukee)

Teaching sensitive/controversial/resistance-prone subjects

- Cyndi Kernihan (UW-River Falls)

Learning from Disasters

- Elizabeth Yost Hammer (Xavier University)

DSM_V: Some answers, opinions, and the story so far

- Scott Lilienfeld (Emory University)

How much Feedback is Good feedback: Developing Writing

- Illene Noppe - (UW-Green Bay)

Teaching with Technology

- Tanya Joosten (UW-Milwaukee)

Early Bird Fee (prior to April 29 deadline):
$30 per person
$25 per person departmental rate (4 or more registrants per school – registration and payment must be sent together)
$15 High School Teacher or Society for Teaching of Psychology member
$10 Teaching of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) member)

After April 29th - add $5 per person. Last day to register is Wednesday, May 12, 2010

For more information go to http://www.uwgb.edu/gurungr/teachpsych.htm or contact Regan Gurung at gurungr@uwgb.edu or 920-465-5679. I would be more than happy to email the Conference Program and/or Registration form to anyone interested. Simply contact me at kkorek@germantown.k12.wi.us

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