Amanda M. Rosen

I’ve done this for 2 weeks now and it *absolutely rules*. Best class discussions I’ve ever had. Best engagement with readings. They write in this worksheet for 15 minutes, then talk about their responses in groups of 3-4, then groups share with the whole class, and *then* we talk about the readings

And taught by Dr. Ronnie Olesker who is doing some really creative work in this space.

In my latest essay, I explore factors that can affect who serves in the leadership of ISA. I argue that requiring potential chairs to serve first as program chairs--and v.v.--could preclude many qualified, interested members from serving in entry-level leadership. @isanet.bsky.social #polisky

The joy of the teaching track: Learning and Teaching in Politics and International Studies - Cathy Elliott, Ellen Watts, Kalina Zhekova, Keith Smith, Rose Gann, Madeleine Le Bourdon, 2025 In recent years, the number of academic jobs in research-intensive universities that are described as ‘academic education route’, ‘teaching and scholarship’, or...

If you're intrigued by the slide in the picture, please do have a read of this article which says more about the joy of the teaching track and the politics of the emotions that go with it: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
@uclspp.bsky.social

For those who want to design assignments that AI struggles with, some ideas I learned from Ashley Evan's of Valencia College.

Very very excited about this, as usual!

#TeachLearnSky @isanet.bsky.social Just 1 more day to submit to the Teaching Day at ISA. Send us micro lectures, activities, workshops, games/simulations, and any other teaching modeling/demo you want to propose. It's concurrent with Day 1 of ISA 2026. See the CFP and submit at the link below.

The deadline to submit your proposal to the 2026 Teaching Day at ISA is coming up on 15 May. Help us make this a great day of sharing teaching practice in politics and international relations.

Here's the link to the Teaching Day at ISA CFP: www.isanet.org/ISA/Governan...
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The Teaching Day at ISA is co-sponsored by ISA HQ and the Pedagogy Conference Planning Committee (PCPC), the Education and Learning section (ELIAS) and the Teaching Centric Institutions Caucus (TCIC).

We are also accepting virtual Teaching Day proposals for an event to be held outside the Annual Meeting that will be free for all members. And resources from the in-person event will be posted online in the ISA teaching resource center. #polisky #teachlearnsky

Consider submitting to the 2026 'Teaching Day at ISA', a teaching-centered mini conference within the ISA Annual Meeting. This year, we invite proposals of teaching demonstrations, workshops, and interactive activities. Please review the CFP and submit by 15 May 2025. #polisky #teachlearnsky

NEW publication alongside wonderful colleagues including @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @rosegann.bsky.social. We argue that there is so much JOY in pedagogical research and scholarship. Thank you Cathy for bringing us together! See @aspirenetwork.bsky.social to join the joy.

We had an excellent working group exploring how we further develop Political Science Education as a sub filed. Thanks to @amandamrosen.bsky.social & Tavishi Bhasin for organising.

Shouldn't we aspire to every day being pedi day?

Call for Applicants: APSA-PSE Political Science Pedagogy Fellows | Deadline: April 15, 2025 The APSA Political Science Education Section seeks applications for its inaugural Pedagogy Fellows initiative. The first cohort of our Pedagogy Fellows will work in collaboration with the PSE Section and APSA to launch a new Certificate in Political Science Pedagogy Program. This certificate program is designed to provide high quality professional development opportunities to political science faculty and graduate students.

Become an APSA-PSE Pedagogy Fellow! 📢 The Political Science Education Section and APSA seeks one generalist fellow and three area specialist fellows to launch a new Certificate in Political Science Pedagogy Program. Applicants must apply by 4/15:
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I will miss you greatly. A true loss in so many ways--but not of your integrity. Diva on!

Congrats Charmaine!

I missed this!!! I'm so sorry Lindsay. Losing a beloved pet is crushing. That hole in your heart will b never be filled, but it sounds like you gave him a wonderful life and built tremendous memories with him. My heart aches for you.

What an honor to receive the 2025 Susan Strange Award from @isanet.bsky.social. It is given in recognition of "a person whose singular intellect, assertiveness, and insight most challenge conventional wisdom and intellectual and organizational complacency in the international studies community."

Teaching Political Science and International Relations for Early Career Instructors This edited collection introduces the term early career instructor (ECI) as a novel concept in understanding the experience of graduate students...

#Teaching often takes a backseat to research in PhD programs—how does this shape early career instructors? 📚 Excellence in Teaching awardee @michaelpamurphy.bsky.social & Misbah Hyder explore the experiences of ECIs in #PoliSci & #IR. link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #HigherEd #Pedagogy

Looking for a list of the #ISA2025 meetings and events? Watch this video on how to access and make sure to look at our mobile app guide for more in-depth instruction: buff.ly/3Xf7iDs

Finally, if you are interested in teaching or working at teaching-centered institutions, I'd be happy to chat or answer questions. I'll be hanging around all the pedagogy events at ISA--please say hi, particularly if you are an early career person! #ISA2025 #polisky #teachlearnsky

Please also attend the business meetings for the Teaching Centric Institution Caucus (3/3, 1230pm) and for the Education and Learning Section (ELIAS) (3/3, 6pm), and our joint reception (3/3, 7pm). We welcome newcomers--you do not need to be a member of either group. #ISA2025 #polisky #teachlearnsky

#ISA2025 Attendees, consider attending the Teaching Day at ISA on Sunday, March 2nd. We have four great interactive panels planned on creative course design, active engagement approaches, AI, and early career instructor guidance. All in the same room-check the program for the location. #polisky

Webinar. A Classroom Game Design Primer. Feb 24, 2025. 11 am (ET). ISA logo. Background: Rubik's Cube on a sandy beach

Interested in designing #Games for an #ActiveLearning #Classroom? Join @drpigeon.bsky.social's virtual workshop to learn the basics of building games that blend #Pedagogy, immersion, & fun—plus, get a preview of Ashes of Winter, an #ISA2025 simulation design example: https://buff.ly/4jR7um1

I'm co-chairing a session on loving conversations about a polisci pedagogy subfield forward: establishing a canon; considering graduate curriculum; and outline the key research questions, topics, and methodologies of this growing area of research and practice. Apply if these are areas of interest!

As we gear up for our annual meeting please attend the Teaching Day at ISA virtual event on February 13th!

#TeachLearnSky