Reminder: 2020 Prize for Teaching Excellence Deadline Approaches
The deadline is drawing near but there is still time. Get your nominations for the 2020 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching, sponsored by the American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT), the American Philosophical Association (APA), and the Teaching Philosophy Association (TPA) submitted. This annual prize recognizes a philosophy teacher who has had a profound impact on the student learning of philosophy in undergraduate and/or pre-college settings. The winner will be awarded $1,000 and a plaque. Eligibility is open to any APA member.
Nomination letters should be no more than 2,000 words and should address the selection criteria detailed below. Only APA members may submit nominations; self-nominations are welcome.
Criteria to Include in the Nomination Letter
- Excellence in undergraduate and/or pre-college philosophy teaching, established, in part, by the nominee’s attention to student learning
- Creative and effective use of high-quality pedagogies
- Broader impact on the quality of philosophy education through service and/or research
To submit a nomination, fill out the nomination form (https://www.apaonline.org/teaching_nom).
For more information about the prize and nomination and selection processes, please visit the teaching prize page at https://www.apaonline.org/page/teaching_prize.
We look forward to receiving your nominations for the 2020 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching.
Submission deadline: August 1, 2020.
