Teaching and Learning
- APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS)
The voice of high school psychology teachers within the APA, TOPSS promotes excellence in the teaching of psychological science at the high school level. - Classroom behavior
Solutions for classroom management and discipline to help teachers and schools cope with bullying or violence against teachers. - Creativity in the classroom
A module to help you make creativity a part of your everyday teaching toolbox. - Curricular materials
Find exciting lesson plans and activities and learn how to apply research on teaching and learning to your classroom. - Diversity and inclusion
Use psychological research to promote safe and supportive school environments for all students. - Student learning
Understand how your students think and learn and how to help increase their knowledge. - Teacher professional development
APA provides opportunities for PreK–12 teachers to earn professional development/continuing education credits that could count toward meeting and maintaining teaching license requirements.
Specialties
- Gifted and talented education
Enhance the achievement and performance of students with special talents. - Math and science education
Psychological science sheds light on how brains process math and science, achievement gaps, and how students learn. - Science fairs, clubs, and student research
School psychology clubs or science fairs can nurture an interest in psychological science.
Last updated: July 2021Date created: 2008