Join us at the 2023 Pacific Division Teaching Hub
The 2023 AAPT-APA Pacific Division Teaching Hub is (an unprecedented!) four days of programming focused on the practice of teaching philosophy. Instead of standard academic talks, Teaching Hub sessions are highly interactive and aim to leave participants with concrete and practical strategies. All APA attendees are welcome to come to as many (or as few) sessions as they like to develop relationships with other philosophers who care about teaching, learn from each other, and problem-solve together.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
9:00 a.m.–Noon, Applied Ethics Across the Curriculum 1
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Jack Musselman (St. Edwards University)
Presenters:
- “An Intro to Teaching Disability Cultural Competence,” Christine Wieseler (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)
- “Medical Ethics and Mindfulness,” Rich Eva (Baylor University)
- “Teaching the Doctrine of Double Effect in Connection with Laws Restricting Access to Abortion,” Anne Baril (Washington University in St. Louis)
1:00–4:00 p.m., Applied Ethics Across the Curriculum 2
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Jack Musselman (St. Edwards University)
Presenters:
- “Living and Breathing Ethics Inside and Outside of the Classroom,” Shanti Chu (College of Lake County)
“Virtual Reality and Moral Empathy,” Matthew Watts (University of Miami)
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
9:00 a.m.–Noon, Advice for Job Seekers and Public Philosophy
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy and PLATO (Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization)
Chair: Jack Musselman (St. Edwards University)
Presenters:
- “Consider Two-Year Colleges: An Overview of the Benefits and the Hiring Process for Two-Year Colleges,” Ian Duckles (San Diego Mesa College)
- “Getting More Cooks in the Kitchen: How to Teach Public Philosophy,” Claire Michael (University of California, Berkeley)
- “Public Philosophy, Children, and the SLAC,” Erica Preston-Roedder (Occidental College)
- “Radically Hopeful Pedagogy,” Benjamin Hole (Marywood University)
- “Teaching Transformation Through Public Philosophy,” Frances Fairbairn (California State University, Bakersfield)
1:00–4:00 p.m., Pre-College Philosophy and Inclusive Pedagogy
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Jack Musselman (St. Edwards University)
Presenters:
- “Expanding the Philosophical Canon: Diversifying Philosophy in K-12 and Beyond,” Nic Jones (University of Washington)
- “Philosophy for Figuring Out What’s Next,” Angela Barnes (Arizona State University) and Laura Siscoe (University of Southern California)
- “You Belong Here: Easing the Way for Nontraditional Students,” Greg Novack (Virginia Tech)
4:00–6:00 p.m., Teaching of Philosophy Poster Session: Faculty and Graduate Students
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy and American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT)
Chair: Jack Musselman (St. Edwards University)
Presenters:
- “PWOL Dialogues on Race and Gender,” Wes Siscoe (University of Notre Dame)
- “The Inclusive Teaching in Philosophy Project,” Caitlin Murphy Brust (Stanford University), Sydney Alexandra Jordan (Stanford University), and Bendix Kemmann (Stanford University)
- “The Introduction to Philosophy Essay at Scale,” Eric de Araujo (Purdue University)
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Friday, April 7, 2023
9:00 a.m.–Noon, Innovative Pedagogy 1
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Rebeka Ferreira (Green River College)
Presenters:
- “Mindfulness for Student Minds: Using Contemplative and Reflective Practices in Philosophy Courses,” David A. Shapiro (Cascadia Community College)
- “Teaching/Learning Apprenticeships: Pedagogical Opportunities for Undergraduate Philosophy Students,” Ann J. Cahill (Elon University) and Billie Waller (Elon University)
- “Using Yoga and Meditation to Discuss Philosophical Questions,” Leigh Duffy (State University of New York Buffalo)
1:00–4:00 p.m., Innovative Pedagogy 2
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Rebeka Ferreira (Green River College)
Presenters:
- “Civic Virtue, Political Polarization, and Philosophical Dialogue,” Zac Odermatt (Florida State University) and Wes Siscoe (University of Notre Dame)
- “Making Philosophy Three-Dimensional: Using Interactive Pedagogy to Bring Students into the World of Philosophy,” Kyle Thompson (Harvey Mudd College)
- “Making Thinking Critical: Incorporating Debate into Philosophy Courses,” James Mollison (Purdue University)
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Saturday, April 8, 2023
9:00 a.m.–Noon, Innovative Pedagogy 3
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Rebeka Ferreira (Green River College)
Presenters:
“Flipped Classroom Assignment,” Matthew Watts (University of Miami)- “Transcending the Canon with DEI,” Shanti Chu (College of Lake County)
- “Writing-Intensive Instruction in the Age of LLMs,” Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin (Sam Houston State University) and John Symons (University of Kansas)
1:00–4:00 p.m., Innovative Pedagogy 4
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy
Chair: Rebeka Ferreira (Green River College)
Presenters:
- “Descartes Is Not Our Father? Student Driven Critical Considerations of Canonical Narratives,” Madeline Cronin (Santa Clara University)
- “Expanding the Philosophy of Science Curriculum: Including Robin Wall Kimmerer and the First Person Perspective and Its Cultivation,” Keya Maitra (University of North Carolina Asheville)
- “Some Effective Strategies for Teaching a TBL (Team-Based Learning) Course on Indigenous Philosophies of the Americas,” Alessandro Ramón Moscarítolo Palacio (Hamilton College)
