Graduate Research Papers
This collection contains graduate research papers by students in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
The Graduate Research Paper is a non-thesis paper or project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. To view the Award Winners, click here.
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Submissions from 2025
Arts-Integrated Mindfulness: Social-Emotional Learning for Elementary Education, Ashley J. M. Canny, Katherine A. Taylor Clausen, Amanda K. Cox, and Bryce D. Cox, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative Groups in Math: How Student Grouping Strategies Can Impact Math Achievement, Trevor S. Fletcher and Jenifer J. Dise, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Benefits of Play Within Mathematics, Nicole Gerlach, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2024
Student Reading Motivation through Book Talks, Amy Abbott, Stephanie Stockton, Luvy Webb, and Jessica Werderman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Case Study of the Impact of Lateral Reading Instruction On Students’ Evaluation of Digital Information, Devon Allbee, Jenny Marburger, and Tiffany Ostrowski, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Proposal for an Analysis of the Depiction of Prosocial Behaviors in High Quality Early Elementary Picture Books, Teresa Bettin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Impact of Book Self-Selection and Format on Student Motivation to Read, Josie Bishop, Mattie Carstens, and Molly Mitola, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Gamification and Engagement in a 3rd Grade Classroom, Ellen Braet, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the Impact Book Promotions Have on Student Book Selection, Chelsea Dearborn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher Librarians’ Influence on Information Literacy Skills: A Research Proposal, Amy Diewold, Diana Lord, and Sierra Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Quality Inclusive Classrooms and Integrating the Project Approach with Children with Special Needs, Marie Elizabeth Helmrich, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and Delivering New-Hire Training Curriculum, Lacey A. Montgomery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Increasing Reading Fluency in ELL learners, Jennifer N. Patton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study of the Influence of the Teacher Librarian On Middle and High School Student Book Selection, Hilary Peyton, Lindsay Salinas, Josie Smock, and Meg Tisinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Representation of LGBTQ+ Characters In the 2019 to 2022 Iowa Teen Award Books, Jamie Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Gamification on the Motivation of Students in the Classroom Setting, Jack Woodard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2023
Diversity in Collections Utilizing Accelerated Reader Programs, Leah Cahill, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Communicating Emotions Through Art and Conversation, Paige E. Kayvan, Samantha R. Doyle, Payton Cannon, and Traci Jolley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2024 Award
Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Elementary Children Through the Use of Quality Picture Books: A Content Analysis, Shauna Mostek, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Does systematic phonological awareness in the early primary grades impact student learning beyond primary grades, Renee Lyn Sorenson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2022
Building an understanding of the Common Core state standards and complex texts, while supporting upper elementary readers with complex text through shared reading, Joanna Mae Carlson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship between decoding and writing with early readers: An action research study, Nicole M. Henningsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Vocabulary strategies in elementary science - A self-study, Katherine Hooey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Partnership to grow effective readers: professional learning for interventionists and classroom teachers, Jennifer Lane, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher librarian influence on students' self-selection of books, Elizabeth A. Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Native Americans and Native culture in children's picture books, Janace Nester, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Pleasure reading workshop: Meeting SEL competencies based on sustained (and maybe not so silent) reading, Lora Sink, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of book talks on reader engagement in fourth grade students, Jennifer Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A case study of the impact a pleasure reading curriculum has on students' passion for reading, Danielle M. Wolfe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Hey! That's how I feel! A qualitative content analysis of anxiety in middle grade literature, Heather M. Wood, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2021
The influence of book club conversations on reluctant or struggling readers, JaDee Jo Gloede, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mental illness representation in young adult literature, Ashley Aberle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of characters with autism in picture books, Tara Amundson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Teaching race through multicultural children's literature, Kaley Bailey and Maiya Duthoo-Wolpert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining diversity in the Iowa Goldfinch Award, Jill M. Doyle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining teacher librarians' impact on students' self-selection strategies, Sarah Gunsolley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The portrayal of fathers in children's literature, Kate A. Hite, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Inspiring students to take action in order to make positive change through the integration of social studies themes in children's literature, Morgan Ives, Taylor Marsho, Ashtyn Riley, and Deidra Rudd, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diverse representation within secondary-level state consortium-provided e-books, Jill McDonald, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A case study of the impact of teacher librarian collaboration in the instruction of information literacy and digital citizenship on student achievement in inquiry skills, Abby M. Mussmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The historical and cultural accuracy of the Japanese internment camps in children's literature, Zoey Perrigo, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Portrayal of females in notable science trade books for children, Carolyn Proesch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Examining the impact a teacher librarian has on students' self-selection strategies, Stefanie Throndson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2020
Representation of Native peoples in picture books about Christopher Columbus: A literary analysis, Mari Butler Abry, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of characters with physical disabilities in picture books, Emily Biederman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The impact of the use of mobile computing on vocabulary learning in the language classroom, Lorena Harger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Characterizing protagonists in graphic novels for teens, Danielle Lahr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of immigration in fiction for grades 4-6, Melissa N. Marwedel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Culture in transitional chapter books: Assimilation or inclusion, Jeanette P. White, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elementary school library program integration with art, literacy, and STEAM through makerspaces, Kristi Baldwin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using mentor texts to enhance the teaching of reading comprehension and writing, Alexandra Jordyn Cushman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Diverse Family Structures in Children's Literature, Beth Grafft, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Three cases of makerspace integration in school library programs in conjunction with district initiatives: Literacy, design thinking, and STEAM, Sara Pflughaupt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influence of book clubs on reading motivation for third through fifth grade students, Allyson Reister, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Trauma in children's literature, Kyra Ross, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of ADHD in middle grade and young adult literature, Sydney Schuler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Representation of LGBTQ characters in 2019 young adult literature, Janelle M. Snyder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gazing at scattered stars: Immigration through the lens of elementary graphic literature, Jennifer K. Stanerson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Three cases of makerspace integration in school library programs in conjunction with district initiatives: STEAM, design thinking, and literacy, Lisa Tegels, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2019
Teacher perceptions of understaffed school libraries, Amanda Bonjour, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of gamification on student motivation, David A. Brahn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of gamification on student engagement and motivation, Sara Butcher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Computer science is elementary: Comprehensive plan for computer science implementation at the elementary level, Erin Chute, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using critical literacy and emotionally responsive teaching to discuss racism in a literature circle unit, Autumn Rose Den Boer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student engagement within the use of graphic novels, Melissa Felsenthal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in assessment and evaluation of literacy at the secondary level, Meaghan Kathleen Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is there a correlation between oral reading rate and social conversational speaking rate?, Sarah C. Mason, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of females in agriculturally themed children's books, Malinda Mick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of a makerspace curriculum on the 4C's in education, Staci Novak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of text-to-speech on students with reading disabilities, Melissa Oberembt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Representation of Controversial Materials in Middle School Library Collections in Iowa, Danielle Ramsey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of digital game-based learning on student learning: A literature review, Katrina Serrano, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development design, Katie Stull, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effectiveness of using intelligent tutoring systems to increase student achievement, Tedi Swanson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting early social-emotional development with wordless picture books, Kayla E. Takatsuka, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of computer coding on elementary students, Cassidy Winslow, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2018
Shift into ctrl: Integrating digital citizenship into high school freshman transition curriculum, Ellen Fairfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Blended learning and second language acquisition in the classroom, Victoria R. Hamilton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Embracing New Experiences: Young Adult Literature About the Immigrant Experience, Ashley Hoppenjan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Blended learning in credit recovery, Robin Kuhn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the effects of web-based parenting support on access to information and resources for rural families, Anne Plagge, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The role of virtual environment and virtual reality for knowledge transfer, Michelle Rice, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Depression and Anxiety in Current Middle Grade Fiction: Finding Quality, Authentic Portrayals for Use in Bibliotherapy, Tonia Sandersfeld-Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of a station-rotation model of blended learning on student engagement, Melinda Tremmel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Information Literacy: Expectations of High School Students in Joint Enrollment Courses, Steven Witmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2017
Defying the odds: A research based reading program project guide, Megan Casey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fluency and instruction in the elementary grades, Stacey Bakken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Taking university business courses online: An instructional designer's perspective, Zachary P. Benton-Slocum, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ultrasound simulators: Determining the simulator's role in diagnostic medical sonography programs, Lisa Bindert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Vocabulary matters : why vocabulary instruction is important and how to implement quality instruction in preschool, Melanie Blocker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Visual phonics : its impact as an instructional tool to promote literacy development in kindergarten students, Lori J. Bower, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Going 1:1 across the district, Kim Carlson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
TPACK learning activity types for secondary computer science courses, Rebecca Carton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Invented spelling and its effect on kindergarten students' reading and writing abilities, Kelli A. Daly, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining student selection behaviors with library fiction collections, Katie Delaney, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Google tools to enhance secondary writing instruction, Sarah Ebener, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The power of professional learning communities, Amanda Eller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The value of inquiry-based science instruction for elementary students, Jessica Renae Enger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Book selection approaches and the middle school student, Sara Fischer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading aloud to tweens and teens to create empathy: A functional criteria, Elizabeth Good, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of blended learning on K-12th grade students, Laura Hesse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of family engagement on child outcomes in preschool, Kathryn S. Ingham, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using technology to enhance and enrich music instruction, Megan L. Kannenberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Dungeons and Dragons and literacy: The role tabletop role-playing games can play in developing teenagers' literacy skills and reading interests, Stefanie L. B. Kaylor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher librarians and technology leadership, Jennifer Kizer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using digital tools to support writing in the ELL classroom, Katrina Lint, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play-based early childhood classrooms and the effect on pre-kindergarten social and academic achievement, Amy McGinn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of touchscreen devices to support writing development of preschoolers, Celeste Mortvedt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration between School and Public Librarians, Elizabeth Pearson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Prep-kindergarten teachers' beliefs : basic skills versus child-centered orientation, Katie Stundahl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary development with instructional coaching support, Jessica L. Swaab, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parent-child interaction : how it impacts language and literacy skills, Angie Thurman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Infant and toddler care, Maggie Trecker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology and young children, Jamie Vircks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Benefits of movement for academic achievement and classroom behaviors, Alison A. Waltz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Recreational reading in secondary schools through book clubs, Briana White, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2016
The development and support of geometric and spatial concepts in preschool- and kindergarten-aged children, Laura J. Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of flipped instruction on student learning : perspectives from students and teachers, Britta Adams, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering reading with a summer literacy unit for elementary students, Diane M. Bahrenfuss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development for teachers : read-alouds in the middle level, Kelly Ann Behmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of digital storytelling on student motivation and student engagement, Robyn Bredvick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Increasing vocabulary and oral language skills of pre-K English language learners through shared storybook reading and take-home literacy bags, Angela Butler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting reading curriculum without restricting access to library materials: Resources for teacher librarians, Tricia Carty, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using interactive read-alouds to support students' comprehension, Emily D. Chaffin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can a child's fluency be improved and provide support for comprehension?, Sharon Marie Collins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring effective classroom management techniques in a 1:1 classroom setting, Kenton Engels, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of specific interventions on child engagement in a preschool classroom, Sarah Elizabeth Farber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using digital storytelling for fourth graders' literacy learning, Benjamin J. Feight, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of flipped learning on students in secondary education, Abigail M. Fish, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Word study and its importance to reading and writing in the primary classroom, Korie Frazier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Female sexuality in current young adult literature, Joanna M. Freking-Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Parent perceptions of support from the school library, Heather Garrett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sign language in the preschool classroom : a self-study, DiAnna Geiger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Readers' advisory program for non proficient readers, Lisa Gogel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Make it so: Employing a multi-player starship bridge simulator in a military-based leadership course, Robert Green, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A unit design : learning to code with Finches, William V. Gruman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A selective annotated list of reading promotion events recommended for elementary students, Nicole Nadine Guldager, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A twist on happily ever after : Fractured fairy tales for young adults, Kathryn Hale, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical literacy and digital technology with a novel unit, Brandon Harrison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of mentor texts to teach writing in kindergarten, first and second grades, Mary Heeringa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
E-readers and struggling middle school readers, Abigail L. Hendrickson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The impact of augmented reality on curriculum and training design, Destery K. Hildenbrand, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Content analysis of two libraries resources for supporting primary economics instruction, Lindsey J. Hilts, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student motivation and success in reading through learning clubs, Sarah Pamela Jackman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strengthening early mathematics in early childhood classrooms : a professional development project, Jennifer Lynn Jansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Empowering elementary teachers to explore critical literacy through drama-based instruction, Courtney J. Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing local project experts to provide professional development for early childhood educators : a professional development project, Dawn Janette Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cinematherapy in gifted education identity development : integrating the arts through STEM-themed movies, Timothy Carl Kangas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The attitudes of typically developing young children toward their peers with disabilities : a review of the literature, Sara Elizabeth Kayser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing a self-directed gamified professional development course for technology integration, Rebecca J. Kinnander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design of a professional development program for technology integration, Dana M. Lampe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The rise of close reading, Jayne E. Larsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Changing early intervention provider practices to a coaching model through self-study and distance mentoring model : family-guided routines-based interventions and the key indicators, Cindy Lefeber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Online audiobook reference guide for Iowa elementary school librarians, Kerry LeWarne, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Makerspaces and the Iowa Core: Connections in a high school library, Tracie Marshall, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The advantages and disadvantages of school- and center-based preschool programs : implications for early childhood policy, Christy Martin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methods for Supporting 21st Century Learning in School Library Spaces, Ashley McGrath, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using digital writing tools in supporting student writing, Sarah McKee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sound : the study of differentiating pitch and volume with preschoolers, Jennifer Lyn Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of gamification on motivation and engagement in secondary curriculum, Matthew J. Molumby, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of serious gaming on elementary student learning, Amanda Moritz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-study of one to one reading conferences in a third grade setting, Angel Munson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender stereotypes in children's literature, Christine C. Nebbia, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated reading instruction through guided reading : a framework for effective reading instruction in the primary grades, Kara L. Neville, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A professional development plan to increase student motivation through the analysis of three motivational components : student, teacher, and accountability measures, Ashley Ann Oleson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using sign language in the infant room, Sara Paar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Picture Book Biography of Jessie Field Shambaugh, Kimberly Peterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for a teacher librarian to take a leadership role in the implementation of supplemental reading program initiatives to achieve desired student outcomes, Mindy M. Reimer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The transition of flipped instruction : from professional development to classroom, Alison J. Sauter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A New Vision for a 6-12 Library Science Curriculum, Jacqueline Leigh Seidl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What relationship between preschool class sizes and student behaviors do teachers report?, Lindsey Steen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A journey of designing and beta-testing a game-based unit, Renee E. Thomas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using running records data in planning for literacy instruction, Tabitha A. Waltz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using comprehensive literacy instructional modules for literacy instruction with students with disabilities, Amanda M. Wasylik, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending mathematic learning beyond the classroom through online discussion and reflection, Linsey Zimmerman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2015
The 21st century school teacher librarian: Trends in the Iowa school library survey data over the last decade, Emily Baltes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Closing the knowledge gap between virtual design and product manufacturing : using 3D printing for the ninth grade, Jeremiah D. Cooper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The 1930s: The Great Depression and beyond ; an annotated bibliography, Tydra Corbin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of school library circulation policy change: A case study, Kristen Downes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Middle school leisure reading selection: Influences during selection and implications for school library programs, Jessica A. Elliot, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An annotated bibliography of materials recommended for middle school classrooms regarding the multiple perspectives on the causes of the American Civil War, Emma Folland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coaching stances : changing practice through self-reflection, Patricia D. Foster, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
ELA teacher perceptions of the school librarian's role in standards implementation, Franny Frey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Genrifying the school library's fiction collection, Andrea Hora, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Practices for Adoption of an Inquiry Learning Model in K-5 Education, Michelle M. Kruse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining variations in technology use for K-12 students of different gender and socioeconomic status, Nikki Lyons, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development for elementary teachers : creating dialogic classrooms to improve reading comprehension, Amanda J. Mroch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty and homelessness : A content analysis of children's nonfiction literature, Christine Newell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of online and blended learning environments : measuring approach and learning outcomes in corporate settings, Meghan B. O'Neal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher librarians & literacy coaches: Their roles in reading support, Nicole N. Ruthaivilavan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Annotated Bibliography of Thematically Related Historical Fiction Picture Books and Nonfiction Pairs, Katherine Seibel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty's Effect on Students' 21st Century Skills Acquisition and Learning Experiences, Anne Sellers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Public Library Experience: Choosing Books to Read from Predetermined Levels and Its Implications, Amy L. Seufert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student achievement in the area of inquiry learning with the implementation of 1:1 iPads, Denise Shekleton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2014
The effectiveness of flipped classroom learning in higher education : a literature review from 2009 to 2014, Samir Taha Amin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of adolescent boys' dispositions toward leisure reading, Julie Barnett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influencing incoming fourth graders' reading habits through a summer literature circle: A case study, Brandy E. Bingman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Affordances of flipped learning and its effects on student engagement and achievement, Jarod Bormann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining professional history as context for instructional meaning, Kristie L. Beyer Campbell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of on-line math games and e-books use on elementary student achievement, Mel Carnahan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
To complete or not complete : Student persistence in post-secondary education online courses, Amy Christian, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why don't they read?, Cynde Duncan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How fifth grade elementary students select books, Tiffany Evans, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital storytelling : the impact on student engagement, motivation and academic learning, Mindy Foelske, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of the effects of computer-based reading programs on middle school students, Ann Hansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating iPads into the elementary physical education curriculum, Tyler M. Hellmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Usefulness of Graphic Novels as Information Sources for Nonfiction Reading, Sarah Holub, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The collaborative relationship between teacher librarians and public librarians, Jennifer J. Keltner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of interactive videoconferencing on elementary literacy : collaborative learning environment, Heather A. Klenke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of Web 2.0 pedagogy on student engagement, collaboration, and achievement, Kelsey Lage, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of blogging on K-12 student learning: engagement, self-expression, and higher-order thinking, Brian McGurk, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology's Role in Inquiry-Based Learning, Melissa Mulder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining the benefits and designing an externship program for medical office students at Marshalltown Community College, Kristin Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of game-based learning on middle school students' academic achievement, Marija-Lisa Musselman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to support teaching local history in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to Support Teaching Local History in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of problem-based learning for adults: Student, instructor, and organization leader challenges, Randon Ruggles, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Apprenticeship Model in a Library Setting, Jennifer Sloan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective implementation of 1:1 computing : benefits and teacher readiness, Kirstin Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Video modeling : play skills for students with autism spectrum disorder via peers, Ashley Ulin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of blended learning on student engagement, Tyler Youngers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2013
Reader's workshop: A new approach to integrating literacy, Ashlea M. Ahrenholtz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Improving multiplication fact recall; Interventions that lead to proficiency with mathematical facts, Brandon J. Bauer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cold Shoulder: An Alaskan adventure, Christine C. Berlin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the effects of integrating technology into student literacy?, Lauren A. Bitetto, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Teacher perceptions of graphic novels, Katherine Block, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Getting graphic: Exploring the inferential thinking skills that are required to comprehend graphic novels, Angela Brauns, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary instruction : becoming word conscious to support reading comprehension, Amy Evelyn Bries, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building empathy through literacy: A review of classroom literacy practices, Alyssa J. Bruecken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using readers theaters to help students develop reading fluency, Adrianna D. Cavanaugh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of explicit writing instruction, Christine M. Clark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of student achievement, understanding, enjoyment, and motivation in mathematics units for high-achieving fifth graders with and without creative problem solving games, Kalyn Jon Cody, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Latinos in young adult fiction, Jennifer Cole, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A training guide and reference handbook for elementary school library secretaries in the Iowa City Community School District, Lisa Collier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library instruction designed to support core curriculum, Julie Courter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology, toddlers and vocabulary development, Gwendolyn Dayton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective comprehension strategies in the elementary classroom, Melissa Ann Determan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The uniqueness of the English language learner : Research based strategies for English language learners, Carolyn Lindgren Dietz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the instructional coaching model to implement positive behavior supports in early childhood special education programs, Heather Donoho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Literature circles and technology : a study of students' attitudes, Laura Ann Edwards, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of student choice on acquisition of alphabet knowledge, Lindsey L. Fonkert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of STEM inquiry practices on English language acquisition in a first grade classroom in Thailand, Rebecca J. Fuhrman-Petersen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Transition to kindergarten : a project for the Grinnell-Newburg School District, Donna Godar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of peer-conferencing on writing revisions in a second grade classroom, Emily C. Guetzlaff, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A WebQuest for the Instruction of Appropriate Online Behavior, Susan Heilig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Books, blogging, and boredom : the impact of one-to-one computing on student engagement and literacy, Amanda M. Hudson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Iowa core technology integration: A resource for kindergarten through second grade teachers, Shalyn Huerter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Investigating the use of an interactive whiteboard to teach literacy in the early childhood classroom, Laci A. Hummel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
How elementary students can apply self-guided learning strategies in the classroom, Nicole Ivers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Gifted student achievement and motivation levels related to participation in gifted programming, Stacey M. Jambura, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparison of print and e-book texts with 4th grade students to evaluate comprehension and motivation, Sarah Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Misconceptions of the Teacher Librarian Role, Mary Junker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration of the Teacher Librarian and the Classroom Teacher to Incorporate Literature and Information Literacy Skills into a Sixth Grade Social Studies Unit, Susan A. Klett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library Paraeducators' Training: Assumptions or Facts?, Virginia H. Knapp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of agriculture in children's literature: Contemporary stories in picture books, traditional tales, and nonfiction, Kathryn S. Koller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Making Historical Fiction Appealing to Young Adults Through Book Trailers, Chelsey Kolpin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A professional development program for balanced literacy, Sheila Charlene McCullough, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How educators and parents can collaborate to improve student reading fluency, Jackie M. McDermott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A selective annotated bibliography of materials recommended for junior high classrooms regarding resistance during the Holocaust, Katharine Mulfinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Young Adult Memoir Dealing with Alcohol, Abuse, Infidelity, Violence and Poverty, Kelly Reinhold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using virtual worlds in medical and health education, Amy J. Renze, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early Childhood Library Resources and Support, Lisa Catherine Riese, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using TPACK to promote effective language teaching in an ESL/EFL classroom, Wilson M. Rojas Bugueño, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the benefits of technology in training, Nelson Rokke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Characters with Disabilities within K-6 Fictional Literature, Katie Roling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary acquisition in kindergarten for English language learners: Ventriglia's Rule of 3, or Marzano's Six Steps to Effective Vocabulary Instruction?, Danielle Marie Rose, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
101 books for youth that feature hunters & hunting, Leann Seddon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrated curriculum in the elementary classroom, Katherine Decker Simpson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Scheduled library visits and reading achievement, David Stanfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving 21st century literacy skills and student engagement by integrating digital storytelling across the curriculum, Sandra J. Steinfadt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student, Teacher and Parent Perceptions of the Role Accelerated Reader Plays in Elementary Students' Reading Motivation, Jannette Thrane, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A need for motivation : increasing engagement to bolster success, Libbie M. Willert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Facilitating transfer for adult learners through cross-cultural e-learning, Min Zhang, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Examination of the Criteria for the Iowa Children's Choice Award List, Jessica Zimmerman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2012
Understanding and meeting the needs of the millennials in the classroom: A literature review, Amanda Alexander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing a family involvement project in early childhood classrooms, Elizabeth Barrett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teens Read book trailers, Jill Besler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' perceptions of skills needed for children's entry into kindergarten, Jessica Blohm, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early Algona: A digital story, Kathy Bottaro, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leadership of identified gifted compared to high-potential students studying Iowa's natural history, Katie E. Broeg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Lecture capture technology : does it make a difference on college student achievement?, Debra S. Bruxvoort, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental perspective on technology integration in PK-2 in a rural community school, Stephanie L. Callan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of digital communication on young adult contemporary fiction, Melissa J. Dagel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development and social media technologies' potential for enhancement, Jami J. Elliott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional development for the library para educator: Developing a guide to answer questions about school libraries in the 21st century, Tifini Foglesong, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting English language learners in today's early childhood classrooms, Katie Furlong, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multicultural picture books: Windows and mirrors, Dawn M. Goodale, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing electronic storybooks and the effects on reading achievement at the elementary level, Chelsey Heidemann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Storybook for Children with Celiac Disease, Heather A. Hope, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fifth graders' discussions of graphic novels facilitated by de Bono Thinking Skills, Kimberly Ann Jennings, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Access versus circulation for kindergarten students, Linda Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The inverted classroom : a literature review, Jennie Kies, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparing fossil instruction with and without analogy use for gifted middle-school students, Tabatha J. Klopp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Concept-Based Picture Books for Mathematics, Miranda E. Kral, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital storytelling : building 21st century literacy skills in the secondary classroom, William P. Lammers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of the school principal in technology integration : a literature review, Lance Lennon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building 21st century business skills in high school business classrooms using digital games and simulations, Stacy Marcus, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Universal Design for Learning at the University of Northern Iowa, Marty Mark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School Libraries: Developing a Valuable Resource for Gifted Learners, Corinn K. Matheson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective in-service professional development for child care providers, Tina McCullough, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Invented spelling and its value in kindergarten, Michelle J. McDonald, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS) in early childhood, Megan Merkel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated instruction : learning profiles, assessment, and professional development, Sharon Kay Meyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects new literacy and digital learning have on our youth, Joshua L. Mitchell Sr., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using social technology in professional development: a literature review, Catherine M. Olson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary acquisition in preschool English language learners, Leann Perkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher education protocol : how social media improves connections between teachers and students, Darcel Pledge, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating literacy into the math classroom : a staff development for innovative educators, Kathryn Pollina, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social bookmarking in the classroom, Sara Richardson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Try to See Me as Me: Understanding Autism in Children's Literature, Brandee Roelfs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of nonfiction with early childhood aged children, Lacy J. Rose, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Decoding Hollywood: An instructional design module for visual literacy of race, ethnicity, & cultural portrayals in Hollywood films, Derek A. Sallis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Kindergarten transition and parent communication, Jessica Rae Sandboth, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Measuring depth of understanding when using smartphones as cognitive tools in the elementary classroom, Lisa Westcott Schaa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The new literacies: Transitioning the secondary writing workshop classroom, Laura Schafer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Boy's Recreational Reading in a One-to-One Computer School, Michaela Seeman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Peer coaching in early childhood, Michelle Silvera, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School library circulation records: What do they reveal about boys' reading preferences?, Chelsea Sims, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Positive Portrayal of Family in Children's Books with Homosexual Characters, Amanda Skellenger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of pretend play on cognitive and academic development of kindergarten students, April Marie Thelen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Observation as a formal assessment tool in early childhood classrooms: A professional development module, Kathleen M. Thornton-Lang, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher Librarian Evaluation in Small Districts in Four Iowa Counties, Marci Titera, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What About the Girls? The Female Fantasy Protagonist in Contemporary Young Adult Literature, Christine M. Tomlinson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Beyond the dictionary : what teachers can do to help build struggling readers' vocabularies, Stefanie Van Heukelom, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital gaming as a learning tool : a literature review, Seth Weylin Vickers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library and Technology Combined Curriculum for Kindergarten/First Grade Common Core, Dyann K. Vilez, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of teacher belief systems in technology integration, Joni M. Walvatne, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using serious games in an educational setting, Angela Webb, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Infant literacy, Tera Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching perfectionism through cartoons compared to bibliotherapy for primary grade students, Miranda L. Zousel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2011
Supporting student learning through scientific inquiry, Allison J. Barness, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accelerated reader and sustained silent reading's impact on students' motivation to read, Amy Benedict, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Kindergartners can read and understand : emergent reading strategies at work, Kacey Lynn Beyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Homework : Providing quality activities that engage the students and extend the learning from the classroom, Angella M. Blatz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Connecting children's quilt literature with the Iowa Core Curriculum social studies standards, Suzanne D. Burris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The presence of gender stereotypes in children's picture book illustrations, Jenahlee Chamberlain, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching poetry writing in the primary grades, Staci Cramer-Wilkinson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Immigration as portrayed in literature for youth, April A. Crowder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Readers' workshop in the elementary classroom, Alaina Terese Daters, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Surveying the online classroom : Student reactions to e-learning, Jordan Dierks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, Lisa Doering, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Misconceptions in middle school life science and strategies teachers can use to change them, Jody L. Fairbanks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Middle school students' reading motivation for a school summer reading program, Tricia Fleagle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of a flexible schedule in an elementary library setting, Carrie Foell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supervision in the school library program: Administrator expectations of paraprofessionals and traveling teacher librarians, Dixie Forcht, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A history of the Pigtail Bridges in South Dakota, Krystol R. Frerking, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Homework : burden or benefit?, Mandy Glawe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social discourse of literature circles with a focus on gender, Laurie Hornor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children with cerebral palsy and early intervention services, GenaLee Horsfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade Information Literacy, Library, and Technology Curriculum Delivered on a Fixed Schedule for Library and Computer Facility Access, Brenda Husak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating struggling readers, Tawnie Kerska, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student motivation and No Child Left Behind, Tiffany Kleckner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curricular integration in the elementary classroom, Jill Leibold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Engaging emergent writers with anchor lessons, Jamie Meyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Life of chaos, life of hope: Dystopian literature for young adults, Lisa Newgard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities within the Library Setting, Alicia J. Patten, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School uniforms, Nicole Waytenick Reuter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
No child left behind: Advantages and disadvantages, Kelly M. Rohlfsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of one-on-one peer tutoring with below-grade-level seventh grade readers, Kelsi Salter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Environmental A to Z Book: An Educational Resource for the 21st Century, Nicolette Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hope and Despair in Young Adult Science Fiction, Erin Stohlmeyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Content Analysis of American Civil War Historical Fiction for Upper Elementary Grades, Gwen L. Van Dee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is She Real or is She Wonder Woman? Finding the Authentic Woman in Graphic Novels and Comic Strips, Michael Welch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student motivation : encouraging children to read in school, Kelly White, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are students ready for post-secondary research?, Paula Winward, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The development of musical improvisation in second grade children, Akiko Yoshizawa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2010
Design practices business organizations employ to deliver virtual classroom training, Rebecca L. Adams, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The unforgettable June 2008 Cedar River flood, Keri Annis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A research project contributing to African American children's literature based in the 1950s time period in Midwestern culture, Paula Noelle Bolander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Welcome to the Iowa Early Learning Standards : a professional development opportunity, Tammy R. Bormann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fifth grade student learning and interest in the American Revolution through reading graphic novels compared to reading biography or other nonfiction books, Kari Bosma, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fifth grade student learning and interest in the American Revolution through reading graphic novels compared to reading biography or other nonfiction books, Kari Bosma, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The portrayal of grandparents as caregivers in young adult fiction, Susan Christine Bunch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing a library program to increase the number of fourth grade reading goals, Jodonna Carlson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Essential assessment for quality online learning in higher education, Shu-hsiang Chen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cyber-communication : can virtual server technologies serve as effective media delivery tools for human performance enhancement?, James E. Dorris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing personal learning networks through social media as an effective learning strategy across generational demographics, John A. Engelhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-censorship in Iowa elementary libraries, Lacey Fliger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing and developing online instruction for the adult learner : learning theories, motivational models, and e-tivities, Krystal Grady, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Facilitating maximum benefit for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in distance education, Rodd Grady, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hidden Alphabet on the Farm: Can you Find it? : A Research Project, Sandra Greufe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Interaction and social learning : keys in distance education, Delmar Hafermann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Need for Picture Books Showing Girls Playing Organized Team Sports, Lisa A. Heiden, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hull Iowa: Yesterday and Today, Lisa Jansma, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of the Teacher Librarian Engaged in Collaboration with a Classroom Teacher During Implementation of a Pilot Iowa Core Curriculum Unit, Mary Beth Janssen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing effective multi-user learning environments to enhance game-based learning, Brian C. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cloning in young adult fiction, Jennifer L. Kehoe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sheldon community history traveling trunk project, Jan M. Kinderknecht, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Katelyn's Story: Using Fiction to Combat High School Dropout, Cecilia La France, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Laughter and Tears: A Qualitative Content Analysis, Apra Loomis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of instructional strategies for assisting children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the preschool classroom, Michelle Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating a school community implementing a one-to-one laptop learning initiative, Shannon McClintock Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What is really happening when I teach? : A self-study in a secondary English classroom, Margaret Christensen Mnayer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivism and distance education : meeting the needs of adult learners in distance education, Kimberly D. Nicholson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using mobile devices in education, Jennifer N. Nitchals, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Importance of Reader's Advisory Interview in Graphic Novel Promotion, Lori Petersen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Talking about Death, Laura Dostal Reicks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies for Efficient and Effective Collaborative Practice in the School Library, Ann E. Reynolds, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional development: Integrating technology into professional learning communities, Debra Robinson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Beyond just reading the words: Interacting with text using literature response journals, Lisa L. La Rue Sage, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School size and academic performance, Jennifer J. Schlomer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Virtual field trips, Jill R. Stannard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Rigor, Relevance, and Authentic Learning: A Quest to Align Projects and Activities with the Dubuque Community School District Information Literacy Standards., Cindy K. Wagner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Research Process with Primary Students, Michelle Walker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School Library Facilities, Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities, Nicole Willard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting a Desire to Read with Graphic Novels, Alexis Woodward, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental Perceptions of a Midwest Public Library: An Exploratory Study of Chinese-Speaking Residents, Lingxin Ruth Yan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Electronic portfolios : tools for authenic formative assessment, Melissa Yocum, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A mixed-methods research study comparing observations during integrated curriculum lessons with traditional single-subject lessons for primary-age students, Ksenia Sergeevna Zhbanova, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2009
Reading instruction at the secondary level, justified or unjustified? : real strategies for content area reading instruction with applications for social studies, Bridgette Pohlman Andersen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of homework on academic achievement of diverse learners, Jed Batterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Engaging and motivating young readers, Alisha Briggs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing supplemental course material websites for higher education technology courses, Mark W. Bromwich, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating an accessible child development resource for family home child care providers focusing on child-initiated play, Paula Buck, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The portrayal of Asian intercountry adoptees in children's literature, Rachel A. Burrow, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The portrayal of teenage sexuality in young adult literature, Carolyn Marie Carr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The benefits of family literacy, Cassandra Cate, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The 4-1-1 on adolescents' attitudes toward the 5-0 and the portrayal of law enforcement officials in young adult literature, Amy Chopard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A portrayal of the modern day dairy farm in children's literature, Bridget Donlon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graphic practice : a strategy for developing fine motor skills in the early childhood setting, Kathleen A. Eichelberger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A content analysis of Holocaust fiction for young people, Teresa Ann Evans-Winfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Only one quarterback, Stacey Galles, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective writing strategies for primary grades, Rebecca Gardemann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children's Picture Book Biography of the Historical American Woman, Amy Gochenouer Gardner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education : Is the classroom becoming obsolete?, Randall M. Gilbert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Networked learning in an educational environment, Garey Gill, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing K-12th technology training : technology mentoring program, Robert J. Gingery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using podcasts to support distance education for adult learners, David Graw, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood Grief: The Resilience of Loss, Brenda A. Haskin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Twinkle, twinkle, little star: the effects of using music with young children, Eileen Heck, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Interactive writing in a kindergarten classroom, Amy Henze, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of differentiation strategies on student achievement, Angela Naomi Hileman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Remember me always, love you forever: A mother's memory book, Katie Houselog, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Second language development and guided reading, Emilia Alejo Hummel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using sign language with hearing preschool children, Jamie E. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of high-quality early childhood education programs on at-risk children's literacy and language development, Gwendolyn M. Kellen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What every kindergarten teacher should know about spelling, Gjoa King, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Class size : appropriate student-teacher ratios in early childhood classrooms in relation to student achievement, Brian D. Kingrey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School readiness : what it means to be "ready" for kindergarten, Brian D. Kingrey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading intervention support for the older struggling reader : a desk-reference for reading interventions, April L. Kleinschmidt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooking : mixing and measuring with young children, Aimee Marie Klostermann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating and implementing literacy in a toddler classroom, Emily Knutson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology-enriched learning environments : creating a classroom environment for the 21st century, Megan Lahey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting academic needs through explicit vocabulary insturction, Ann D. M. Langenfeld, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of character education programs and their impact on student performance, Cara Marie Ludemann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature circles and improved comprehension in struggling readers, Christine Lynn Marxen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Iowa State Fair in Iowa's History, Leann Matlage, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Princesses persevere: Seeking representations of gender equity in modern fairy tales, Erin Becker McConnell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Listening to learn : the academic achievement of auditory learners, Rae Ann McLean-Dickinson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family involvement strategies at the Meskwaki Settlement school, Carol Gary Meyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital storytelling, Erin Alynn Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies to improve the comprehension of struggling readers and the elementary level, Melissa Mueller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preschool Spanish speakers who are learning English : factors related to later reading success, Debra S. Negley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The portrayal of volunteer firefighters in children's literature, Jamie Noack, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Using online rubrics to make project grading more standardized and efficient, Sandra Ann Groff O'Brien, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"I can do it" and you can, too : toddlers and autonomy in a multicultural classroom, Chelssi Lynn Michelle Parrott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Forest City: the city on the hill, Teresa Pietsch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Not enough non-fiction literacy material in early childhood, Melani L. Piscitelli, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Time for books : motivating children through choice, change, and chances to read, Amy Prime, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist practices that positively impact literacy development and motivation in young children, Sara Pruss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Attention Deficit Disorder in Children's and Young Adult Literature, Ambri Refer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective family literacy practices, Stefanie Naumburg Riepe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of the Iowa Reinstatement of the Professional Teacher Librarian Requirement on School Libraries, Kelly Schaufenbuel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of technology on primary students' phonemic awareness achievement, Joy Marie Schirmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of oral language activities in preschool on reading competence in kindergarten and beyond, Melissa Sifert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children with cleft lips and/or palates in early childhood classrooms : overcoming obstacles and misconceptions, Angel Simons, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of differentiation for the struggling reader, Christine M. Troyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher-Child Relationships in Early Childhood Classrooms, Michelle Tuttle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sign language and gestures in young early childhood, Donna Uhlenberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructing for fluency in the first grade, Kim Vierkant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of instructional materials on the motivational of struggling readers, Kimberly Weeks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best grouping practices for reading instruction, Stacia Ann Weisskopf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of applied behavior analysis on teaching social skills to young children with autism, Michelle Yeggy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2008
Rapid eLearning : its impact on instructional design in the corporate world, Stephen W. Acheson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preparing instructors of adult learners to address the needs of minority students, Travell Unique Brock, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gaming towards academic and physical success, Eric Burt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining if the use of certification goals in Accelerated Reader impacts student selection of books, Randy J. Crawford, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
21st century teaching, learning, and one-to-one computing, Sarah Davison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School library orientation: Introducing teachers to the roles and services of teacher librarians, Allison Emery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Importance of teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction texts, Valeria Jo Frey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
No One Will Love You If You Are Fat, Mary Lynn Gerzema, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study on the effectiveness of Kurzweil software on improving participation and comprehension with special education students in the science classroom, Christina Glaub, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Visual perceptions: A study of how children can learn through pictures, Melody L. Gustas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of the portrayal of evil in fairy tales and contemporary fantasy fiction, Donna Gwinnup, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children’s web site: History of Elkader, Iowa… for kids, Nancy Healy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Janesville CSD K-12 School Library: A Facility Design and Development Study, Christine Jacobs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How teacher-librarians can effectively support technology integration in 21st century schools, Holly L. Karlen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An herbal ABC book: A contribution to information available to children and adults, Linda Jo Kirkland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperation or Irritation: The Relationship Between Teacher-Librarians and Public Librarians in the North Central Iowa Library Service Area, Joette L. Kofoot, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mississippi River Towns: From Dubuque, Iowa to Hamilton, Illinois, Bonnie Jean Lawhorn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in America's middle schools : identifying factors that affect school environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective e-learning environments for adult learners, Lois A. Lindell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Web 2.0 technology to support collaborative learning in distance education, Sarah E. Ling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Music and the brain, Kimberly D. Madison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating middle level students : strategies to help reach and teach middle level students, Lisa L. Munsey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School librarians are teachers too!: University of Northern Iowa teacher education majors and their perceptions of the role of the school librarian, Colleen Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
