TCMS Training Proposal to LAUSD from CSUN

Prior to training participants will review material on statistical tools like Chi Square test. At the training participants will be introduced to the pedagogical method of Transition to College Math and Statistics (TCMS). Following this, participants will work collaboratively on the teaching schedule for Unit 1, with a focus on "group worthiness". In addition participants will be trained on the adaptive learning system ALEKS an how to use it in coordin...

An experimental investigation to reduce homophobia and increase empathy and knowledge concerning older LGBT individuals

This randomized controlled experiment is funded by an internal CSUN grant. Prof. Lagana` has created a feature documentary that she has hosted, directed, and produced on the topic of being an older LGBT individual. She is testing the anti-bias value of viewing this film on CSUN students. Her prior LGBT film, "LGBT United," has been used in her research with success, as viewing i...

A randomized controlled study to test the anti-bias effect of viewing an original documentary on homelessness

This is a research project funded by two CSUN internal grants. It is an innovative, film-based randomized controlled experiment on whether viewing a feature documentary created and produced by Prof. Lagana' will improve attitudes and knowledge about homeless individuals among the general population and among CSUN students.