National Institute on the
Teaching of Psychology


For teachers of psychology at two- and four-year colleges,
universities, and high schools, who wish to explore new ideas
that will enhance and broaden their teaching skills.

31st Annual NITOP
January 3-6 (Saturday through Tuesday), 2009
The TradeWinds Island Grand Hotel
St. Pete Beach, Florida

Cosponsored by:
The University of South Florida
The Association for Psychological Science

Mark your calendar! Register early!

Learn innovative teaching techniques and course updates from over 35 distinguished speakers.
Explore computer software and other new instructional resources.
Enhance your effectiveness and broaden your skills by participating in specialized workshops.
Share ideas with colleagues at:

And much more.

The conference program includes several morning workshops on the first day, general and concurrent sessions, three poster sessions, three participant idea exchanges, social hours, book and software displays, and about 40 featured speakers, well-known for their excellence in teaching psychology. Additional program details are available at . Registration is limited to 375 participants; early registration is highly recommended. The conference registration fee is $475, which includes admission to all sessions and other events, registration materials (about 200 pages of handouts), buffet breakfasts and lunches, refreshments at coffee breaks and poster sessions, and an evening reception. Poster session proposals should be received by October 1, 2008 to guarantee space in the program, although later submissions from registered participants will be considered if poster space remains available. For information about submission of proposals, click on . For information about the poster competition award winners in January 2008, go to . For further information about NITOP in 2009, click on or contact Joanne Fetzner, National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, 2303 Naples Court, Champaign, IL 61822, or by phone at 217/398-6969 or by email at jfetzner@uiuc.edu.