Jack L. Michael: Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award.

Presents one of two winners of the American Psychological Foundation's Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award (1971): Jack L. Michael. This award recognizes individuals who have made unusual contributions to instruction in psychology either through their own teaching or through other instructional functions such as the development of new courses or execution of creative work in evaluation of research in the teaching of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Philip G. Zimbardo: Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award for 1975.

Presents a brief biography of Dr. Philip Zimbardo on the occasion of his receiving the Distinguished Contribution to Education in Psychology Award from the American Psychological Foundation in 1975. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Theophile S. Krawiec: Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award.

Presents one of two winners of the American Psychological Foundation's Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award (1971): Theophile S. Krawiec. This award recognizes individuals who have made unusual contributions to instruction in psychology either through their own teaching or through other instructional functions such as the development of new courses or execution of creative work in evaluation of research in the teaching of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award, Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Awards, and the National Media Awards: 1971.

At the annual meeting of the APA in Washington, D.C., on September 4, 1971, the American Psychological Foundation announced the recipients of the Gold Medal Award, Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Awards, and National Media Awards. The presentations were made by Nicholas Hobbs, President of the APF. B. F. Skinner received the Gold Medal Award; T. S. Krawiec and Jack L. Michael were given the Teaching Awards, and Richard I. Evans, Emily Hahn, and David Prowitt were the recipients of the National Media Awards. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award and the Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Awards: 1970.

At the Annual Meeting of the APA in Miami Beach, Florida, on September 5, 1970, the American Psychological Foundation (APF) announced the recipients of the Gold Medal Award and the Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Awards. Presentations were made by APF President Nicholas Hobbs. Sidney Pressey is this year's Gold Medal Award winner. Freda Rebelsky and Fred Keller, won the 1970 Teaching Awards. One part of the APF program is the presentation of the Gold Medal and a check for $1,000, given to an American psychologist in recognition of a distinguished and long-continued record of scientific and scholarly accomplishments. The Award is limited to psychologists 65 years of age or older and to those residing in North America. This year, for the first time, the American Psychological Foundation has given awards for distinguished contributions to education in psychology. Initiation of these awards was suggested by the APA Division on the Teaching of Psychology, and are intended to recognize individuals who have made unusual contributions to instruction in psychology either through their own teaching or through other instructional functions such as the development of new courses or execution of creative work in evaluation of research in the teaching of psychology. The award is a check donated to the college of the awardee's choice to be used at the discretion of the awardee to further education in psychology. The article also includes the names of previous award winners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Sheila M. Eyberg: Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Sheila M. Eyberg, the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Fred S. Keller: Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award.

Presents the citation of the American Psychological Foundation's Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award for 1970. Fred S. Keller is one of this year's recipients. His award citation reads: "Pioneer in applying behaviorism to the teaching of psychology. He and his followers have wrought major changes in undergraduate psychology courses." A check for $1,000 was also presented to the recipient. The article includes Keller's personal biographic information. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Freda Gould Rebelsky: Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award.

Presents the citation of the American Psychological Foundation's Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award for 1970. Freda Gould Rebelsky is one of this year's recipients. Her award citation reads: "Superlative teacher, creative developer of new courses, respected model for students. Her teaching makes science relevant without sacrificing rigor." A check for $1,000 was also presented to the recipient. The article includes personal biographic information. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Awards for Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training and Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training.

The Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training and the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training are given by the Board of Educational Affairs in recognition of the efforts of psychologists who have made distinguished contributions to education and training, who have produced imaginative innovations, or who have been involved in the developmental phases of programs in education and training in psychology. These contributions might include important research on education and training; the development of effective materials for instruction; the establishment of workshops, conferences, or networks of communication for education and training; achievement and leadership in administration that facilitates education and training; or activity in professional organizations that promotes excellence. This document lists the winners of these awards from 1987 to 2006, and provides the citations, brief profiles, and bibliographies for the 2006 recipients of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training, Janet E. Helms and Michael C. Roberts. Helms' award address, Fairness Is Not Validity or Cultural Bias in Racial-Group Assessment: A Quantitative Perspective (see record 2006-21079-024) and Roberts' award address, Essential Tension: Specialization With Broad and General Training in Psychology (see record 2006-21079-026), are also included here. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award, Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Awards, and the National Media Awards for 1972.

At the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Honolulu on September 2, 1972, the American Psychological Foundation (APF) announced the recipients of the Gold Medal Award, Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Awards, and National Media Awards. The presentations were made by Henry W. Riecken, President of the APF. Gardner Murphy received the Gold Medal Award; James L. McCary was given the Teaching Award; and CRM Productions, Gay Luce and Erik Peper, and Ronald Hollander were the recipients of the National Media Awards. The awards and their recipients are briefly discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training acknowledges psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through the use of research findings or evidence-based practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of psychological knowledge to improve learning in educational settings, including prekindergarten to Grade 12, or in communities. The 2009 recipient of this award is Richard Lehrer. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Lehrer's works are provided. Also included is Lehrer's paper, entitled "Designing to develop disciplinary dispositions: Modeling natural systems," a version of which Lehrer delivered to the American Psychological Association's annual convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

James Leslie McCary: Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award.

Announces the 1972 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation's Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award, James Leslie McCary. The award is typically given to individuals who have made unusual contributions to instruction in psychology either through their own teaching or through other instructional functions, such as developing new courses. The award is given in the form of a check for $1,000 to be used for the improvement of education in psychology in whatever manner the awardee may decide, and a citation indicating the nature of the contribution. Further, the award is made on the recommendation of the Committee on Teaching Awards, which was chaired this year by Irwin Knopf. McCary was chosen as the recipient of this award because he has extended the teaching of psychology beyond the bounds of standard courses with great distinction and success. His achievement is best illustrated by his development of "Marriage, Family and Sex Education," certainly one of the first college courses designed to instruct the student in human sexuality. A brief biography of the recipient is presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Thomas R. Kratochwill: Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Thomas R. Kratochwill, the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

The Board of Educational Affairs is pleased to bestow the Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training. This award acknowledges psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through the use of research findings or evidence-based practices. Award winners from 1998-2005 are listed. This document includes the citation presented to Cal D. Stoltenberg, the award winner of the 2005 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Stoltenburg accompany the citation. Also published here is an address, entitled Enhancing Professional Competence Through Developmental Approaches to Supervision (see record 2005-14550-029), which was delivered by Stoltenberg at the 113th annual APA Convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology is given to individuals who have made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. This document lists the winners of this award from 1991 to 2006, and provides the citation, brief profile, and selected bibliography for the 2006 recipient, Michael Cole. Cole's award address, entitled Internationalism in Psychology: We Need It Now More Than Ever (see record 2006-21079-044), is also included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Michael D'Zmura: Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology.

This article discusses the life and work of Michael D'Zmura, the recipient of the 1998/1999 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Monica R. Biernat: Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology.

This article discusses the life and work of Monica R. Biernat, the recipient of the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

American Psychological Foundation Awards for 1976: Gold Medal, Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology, and the National Media.

On September 4, 1976, at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA) in Washington, D.C., the American Psychological Foundation (APF) announced the recipients of the Gold Medal Award, the Distinguished Contributions to Education in Psychology Award, and the National Media Awards. William Sevan, President of the APF, made the presentations. Arthur W. Melton received the Gold Medal Award. James V. McConnell was given the Teaching Award. National Media Award winners were Jonathan L. Freedman, Edward Edelson, Kenneth L. Woodward, and Lonnie Carton. Other members of the APF are George W. Albee (Vice-President), Boris E. Cherney (Treasurer), Charles A. Kiesler (Secretary), Anne Anastasi, Albert Bandura, Donald T. Campbell, Kenneth B. Clark, Kenneth B. Little, Wilbert J. McKeachie, George A. Miller, and Leona E. Tyler. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training. This award acknowledges psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through the use of research findings or evidence-based practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of psychological knowledge to improve learning in educational settings, including prekindergarten to Grade 12, or in communities. The 2007 recipient of this award is Lauren B. Resnick. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Janet E. Helms: Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology.

Presents a citation for Janet E. Helms, who received the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology "for her remarkable contribution to a conceptual and reiterative empirical base that has transformed the study of racism in our time." Accompanying the citation are a brief profile and a selected bibliography, as well as Helms' award address, entitled Fairness Is Not Validity or Cultural Bias in Racial-Group Assessment: A Quantitative Perspective (see record 2006-21079-024). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)