Graduate Research Papers

 

This collection contains Graduate Research Papers written by students in the Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, College of Education.

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Submissions from 2022

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An examination of the six roles of the dental hygienist in relation to the field dependence-field independence construct, Melanie R. Hamer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2010

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The question is the answer : making the language arts classroom meaningful with essential questions and student-driven inquiry, Ashley A. Jorgensen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Impact of time reduction in physical education class, Ada Potratz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2009

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Inclusion : Why? What now?, Robert Michael Bolick Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Gender based strategies for increased student achievement, Mary Louise Bryant-Wilder Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Phonemic awareness : one piece of the "learning to read" puzzle, Michelle S. Carradus Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Differentiated instruction in the secondary social studies classroom, Chad A. Christopher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Autism spectrum disorder : characteristics seen with ASD and interventions used in and outside the inclusion classroom, Monica K. Dircks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Developing a technology committee for the integration of technology at Edison Elementary in Waterloo, Iowa, Travis Elliott Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Approaches to differentiated instruction that serve the needs of struggling readers, Dawn Even Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Parental involvement in child's education : Does it help? How can we make it better?, Keith Galloway Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Instructional strategies within single-gender learning environments, Rachelle Sarrah Grandon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effectively implementing project based learning in the business classroom, Leasha Henriksen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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What methods have been used to help narrow the achievement gap between African-American students and White students?, Cindra L. Landau Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Is Reading Recovery a beneficial reading program to have implemented in a school district?, Carrie Langan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Accountability and collaborative inquiry in a school-based early childhood program, Sherri Peterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Factors that influence student motivation, Abbie Petsche Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implementation of early reading interventions to increase student achievement, Julie Schmitz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Teacher collaboration : why isn't it working?, Jill Suzanne Schnathorst Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Year-round education : a continuing debate, Heather D. Schultz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Jazz and gender : teaching improvisation to girls, Valerie A. Shanley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Co-Teaching and Inclusion: A Model for Effective Implementation, Sara A. Straw Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2008

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Motivation success and failure, Dawn D. Buol Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The relationship of preservice teachers' and faculty members' perceptions of critical thinking and their epistemological beliefs, Meskerem Debele Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The role of writing: Increasing higher level thinking for all students, Caroline Elser Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The roles of coaches and teachers : fostering a climate for motivation in an age of accountability, Jocelyn Hays Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Going beyond cookbook labs : computer-based laboratory tools in the high school physics classroom, Jennifer A. Strohbehn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2007

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No Child Left Behind Act : implications and strategies for middle school science teaching, Kimberly A. Holmes Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Why students in the Hispanic culture dropout of school?, Lori A. Schoenauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Instructional recommendations for the teaching of writing, Bridgette Wagoner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Identity exploration in the secondary ESL setting, Sarah Wait Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder in children, Jessica A. Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Spelling Instruction in the Primary Grades, Kathleen Ziegler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2006

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An investigation of the general population's understanding of forgiveness, Wen-Chuan Rita Chang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The study of computational fluency, Cassandra Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Components of inclusion, Jodi Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Attributing success and failure : attribution theory at work, Ellen M. Shay Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2005

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English language learner program at Irving Elementary : finding a life preserver for sink or swim education, Pamela Argotsinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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English language learners in the integrated middle school science classroom, Julie A. Fee Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The impact of math teaching strategies on math achievement, Patty Jenkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The implementation of reciprocal teaching at Central Middle School, Audrey Kimball Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Could distributed curriculum improve the ITBS scores of non-proficient students?, Lesli Lancey-Wensman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Fourth grade student achievement on math standardized tests in the absence of a math curriculum, Trista Manternach Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Writing in math and distributive learning in math problem solving, Mary Jo Metz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Study of reciprocal teaching and peer coaching at Central Middle School, Rebecca Mohorne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective strategies for reading improvement, Susan Pelleymounter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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How can teachers motivate secondary language arts students? : 5 prototypes, Kylee Schmitt Pusteoska Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A distributed strategies approach to teaching multiplication and problem solving, Holly K. Ritter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implementation of reciprocal teaching strategies, Michael Sauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Utilizing geographic education research to increase learning in a seventh grade geography course, Eric Uwe Schulz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Small group math instruction : is it beneficial in a seventh grade classroom?, JoEllen A. Schwab Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implementing distributed practice, Christi Sires Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fostering writing through instructional strategies : a case study in a special needs class, Melissa A. Steggall Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The Success of Early Reading Interventions, Tammy A. Theroith Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Reciprocal teaching as an instructional strategy to increase reading comprehension, Paula Thome Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective Thinking Strategies, Wendy Trainer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2004

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Using young adult literature : a classic way to teach English, Matt B. Pries Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Loss and grief : implications for mental health professionals, Lila K. Stephens Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2003

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Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A review of separation anxiety disorder with a focus on research based intervention strategies, Lauryn C. Kittleson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Character education program : an evaluation description, Hou Chun Kuong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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What keeps inclusion working? : an examination of current ideas, Kevin McRae Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Critical thinking in high school literature classes, Simona Sarbu Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Self-perceptions, peer influence, social information processing and bullying behavior, Jaime Strickler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Teacher discourse in a culturally diverse classroom, Madalina Tanase Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2002

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The importance of behavioral interventions and stimulant medication effects on reducing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Elizabeth Alvarez Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Preventing childhood depression by building resiliency in children, Sarah Carroll Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Gifted underachievers : a review of the past and present with implications for the future, Angela R. Fry Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School climate : a review of literature, Sarah Galloway Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Promoting learning goals in the classroom : a preventative approach to motivational problems, Marc Groen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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When the wildebeest gets your berries : adolescent anger management, Patresa A. Hartman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The trend of academic achievement and retention for immigrant Latino youth, Pamela Humphrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School-based prevention of adolescent substance abuse, Kristina Lorenzen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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An overview of bibliotherapy as an intervention for young children, Lisa Ludwig Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Integrating the literature and social studies curriculum, Christa S. Lynch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School-based bully prevention and violence, Catherine T. McLallen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A writing instruction tool for Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa, Kristine Milburn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A school psychologist's role in decreasing eating disorder prevalence in school-aged children, Natalie Muth Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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How does childhood incest affect the interpersonal relationships of adult females, Lyle Potter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Literature review : using humor with children, Carol J. Aswegen Thornhill Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Best practices in social skills training with preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Home-school collaboration : an effective intervention for facilitating homework completion?, John D. Warrington Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2001

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Teachers' pedagogical content knowledge and new structures for subject matter content, Corina S. Cimpoeru Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Addressing peer mediation : conflict resolution in schools, Amy Junkermeier Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The major developmental skills necessary for emergent reading : a review of literature, Stacy B. Longley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Impact of family process and status variables on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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What Is Critical Thinking and How Critical Thinking Improves Student Learning, Madalina F. Tincu Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Group Contingencies and Classroom Applications, Eric Weichers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2000

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Play therapy for children with aggressive behavior, Jennifer M. Brehm Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Diversity in the college curriculum : overview of the literature, Ruben J. Carrion Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Impact of insecure attachment on children's social skill development, Kimberly A. Conrad Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching and learning, Helga M. Gudenschwager Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School-based intervention programs for dropouts, Mmamiki Gaolatlhe Kamanakao Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective multidisciplinary team problem solving : a review of literature, Debra S. Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Reading Recovery, Wendy Neagle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A review of empirically based preference assessments' ability to identify reinforcers for individuals with disabilities, Jennifer A. Sellers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 1999

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Bibliotherapy : background, application and research, Carla Marie Eich Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Helping children with difficulties learn : an overview, Sherry Marie Jack Open Access Graduate Research Paper