For both novice and experienced educators, the teaching of psychology as a subject continues to evolve as more information is learned and evidence is uncovered about the field.
To help ensure that educators at the undergraduate and graduate level are bringing best practices into their classrooms, APA has compiled a wide selection of resources that highlight the latest research and information available on teaching psychology to students.
From educational guidelines on student expectations and learning outcomes to informative articles that spotlight innovative instruction approaches developed by experts in the field, these resources aim to help educators bring out the best in both their students and themselves.
Undergraduate resources
Graduate resources
Training and continuing education
Learn 2 Learn Webinars: Apply the Science of Learning in Your Teaching
This webinar series discusses recent advances in the science of learning and explains how educators can apply these advances in the classroom through novel and inclusive educational approaches, strategies and techniques.
APA publications
APA publications
Resources for high school educators
High school educators who teach psychology are encouraged to visit the APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) website. TOPSS is the voice of high school psychology teachers within the APA, promoting excellence in the teaching of psychological science at the high school level.