CSU Dominguez
Hills Experts Guide Online Directory
EARTH SCIENCES - EARTHQUAKES, LANDSLIDES, VOLCANOES
Brendan McNulty, Professor of Earth Sciences,
Structural geology, plate tectonics, stratigraphy; sedimentology, field geology and physical geology. Field study experience Cordillera Blanca Batholith in Peru.
(310) 243-3412j.
bmcnulty@csudh.edu.
EDUCATION, COOPERATIVE LEARNING
James Cooper, Professor of Graduate Education and Director Network for Cooperative Learning in Higher Education
National figure in active and group learning in higher education. Published three books and over 60 chapters and articles on teaching and learning in higher education. Has presented workshops at more than 40 colleges and professional organizations, including the University of Chicago, U-W Madison and Penn State. Over 30 years of experience in program evaluation for clients including LAUSD and other school districts and for the National Science Foundation. Named CSUDH Outstanding Professor for 2004-05.
(310) 243-3961/3810
jcooper@csudh.edu
EDUCATION, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Suzanne Medina, Professor of Graduate Education
Accelerative methods of teaching English as a second language, using music and the arts
to teach second language learners, action research, academic essay writing, systematic approach to research paper writing, second language instructional design
(310) 243-3925
smedina@csudh.edu
EDUCATION, LITERACY
Danny Brassell, Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Reading motivation, vocabulary, first and second language acquisition, reading materials, read aloud, student reading motivation, elementary education; author of more than 30 articles and two books; national speaker; founder, www.lazyreaders.com, website with monthly recommended readings
(310) 243-2436
dbrassell@csudh.edu
EDUCATION, MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Glenda Alemán, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Specializes in multicultural competencies for public school teachers, and critical pedagogy training. Her research also focuses on the schooling experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, and the intersection of sexuality and race for ethnic minority LGBT
students.
310-243-3348
galeman@csudh.edu
EDUCATION REFORM
James B. Cantor, Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Expert in comprehensive reform of schools; leadership and development schools; university partnerships; support of beginning teachers; curriculum methods; literacy development in elementary schools. Teaches teacher preparation. Was public school teacher 20 years, principal for five years, and instructor in higher education for three years.
(310) 243-3775
jcantor@csudh.edu
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Peter Desberg, Coordinator of Technology Based Education
Stage Fright (Performance Anxiety), Psychology of Humor and Educational Technology
(310) 243-3908
pdesberg@earthlink.net
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