The Inclusive Classroom
Submit proposals here | Deadline: October 7, 2027, 11:59 PM PDT
At a time when more than half of US states have passed legislation that have dismantled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DEI offices and even prohibited DEI subjects in required courses, how can Political Scientists meaningfully engage students in such restrictive environments? This track seeks submissions that grapple with teaching DEI-related material, adopting inclusive & equitable practices in the classroom, and building institutional support for inclusive practices. Topics may include, but are not limited to, 1) countering misinformation about Critical Race Theory, intersectionality, disproportionate impact, anti-racism, and other related theories; 2) classroom strategies that invite critical thinking about history, politics, government, and policy, 3) inviting classroom conversations about diversity in constrained environments, and 4) ways to foster inclusive and equitable practices in the classroom, in your curriculum, and on campus.
- Submit your proposal for the 18th APSA Teaching & Learning Conference.
- All TLC 2027 proposals must be submitted by October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT.
- Explore all TLC 2027 tracks or view submission instructions.
About the APSA Teaching & Learning Conference
Join political science teacher-scholars and students for the 2027 APSA Teaching & Learning Conference, held in Portland, Oregon, February 5-7, 2027. The conference theme is “Building Bridges: Dialogue and Discovery in Political Science.” Partisan polarization is at all time highs, and the value of higher education, the liberal arts, and social science knowledge is under scrutiny, Political Science is in a unique position to address both threats by building bridges across differences. The TLC is a unique conference that provides a highly interactive forum for scholars to share research and innovative tools for political science education. The conference focuses on promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning, equipping faculty with new techniques and resources for teaching, and enhancing the role of teaching in the discipline of political science.
All attendees will be asked to select a track when registering and will expected to attend each session in the selected track. Workshop and roundtable attendance is not determined by track, and these sessions are open to any conference attendee.
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