Graduate Research Papers
This collection contains Graduate Research Papers written by students in the Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, College of Education.
Submissions from 2026
A Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Emergent Bilingual Students with and without Disabilities, Ben Christensen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2025
Motivations and Challenges for African International Students in Choosing On-Campus Housing and Transitioning Off-Campus, Francis Dugbartey, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Black Girls in School: The Harmful Effects of Dehumanization and Disciplinary Inequities, Annika Peterson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2024
Implications of Educational Environments for Gender and Sexually Diverse Adolescents, Margaret J. Staff, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2010
The question is the answer : making the language arts classroom meaningful with essential questions and student-driven inquiry, Ashley A. Jorgensen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of time reduction in physical education class, Ada Potratz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2009
Inclusion : Why? What now?, Robert Michael Bolick, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender based strategies for increased student achievement, Mary Louise Bryant-Wilder, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Phonemic awareness : one piece of the "learning to read" puzzle, Michelle S. Carradus, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated instruction in the secondary social studies classroom, Chad A. Christopher, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Autism spectrum disorder : characteristics seen with ASD and interventions used in and outside the inclusion classroom, Monica K. Dircks, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a technology committee for the integration of technology at Edison Elementary in Waterloo, Iowa, Travis Elliott, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Approaches to differentiated instruction that serve the needs of struggling readers, Dawn Even, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental involvement in child's education : Does it help? How can we make it better?, Keith Galloway, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructional strategies within single-gender learning environments, Rachelle Sarrah Grandon, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectively implementing project based learning in the business classroom, Leasha Henriksen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What methods have been used to help narrow the achievement gap between African-American students and White students?, Cindra L. Landau, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is Reading Recovery a beneficial reading program to have implemented in a school district?, Carrie Langan, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accountability and collaborative inquiry in a school-based early childhood program, Sherri Peterson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors that influence student motivation, Abbie Petsche, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of early reading interventions to increase student achievement, Julie Schmitz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher collaboration : why isn't it working?, Jill Suzanne Schnathorst, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year-round education : a continuing debate, Heather D. Schultz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Jazz and gender : teaching improvisation to girls, Valerie A. Shanley, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Co-Teaching and Inclusion: A Model for Effective Implementation, Sara A. Straw, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2008
Motivation success and failure, Dawn D. Buol, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship of preservice teachers' and faculty members' perceptions of critical thinking and their epistemological beliefs, Meskerem Debele, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of writing: Increasing higher level thinking for all students, Caroline Elser, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The roles of coaches and teachers : fostering a climate for motivation in an age of accountability, Jocelyn Hays, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Going beyond cookbook labs : computer-based laboratory tools in the high school physics classroom, Jennifer A. Strohbehn, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2007
No Child Left Behind Act : implications and strategies for middle school science teaching, Kimberly A. Holmes, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why students in the Hispanic culture dropout of school?, Lori A. Schoenauer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructional recommendations for the teaching of writing, Bridgette Wagoner, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Identity exploration in the secondary ESL setting, Sarah Wait, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder in children, Jessica A. Weber, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling Instruction in the Primary Grades, Kathleen Ziegler, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2006
An investigation of the general population's understanding of forgiveness, Wen-Chuan Rita Chang, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of computational fluency, Cassandra Hart, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Components of inclusion, Jodi Janssen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attributing success and failure : attribution theory at work, Ellen M. Shay, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2005
English language learner program at Irving Elementary : finding a life preserver for sink or swim education, Pamela Argotsinger, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
English language learners in the integrated middle school science classroom, Julie A. Fee, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of math teaching strategies on math achievement, Patty Jenkins, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of reciprocal teaching at Central Middle School, Audrey Kimball, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Could distributed curriculum improve the ITBS scores of non-proficient students?, Lesli Lancey-Wensman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fourth grade student achievement on math standardized tests in the absence of a math curriculum, Trista Manternach, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in math and distributive learning in math problem solving, Mary Jo Metz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Study of reciprocal teaching and peer coaching at Central Middle School, Rebecca Mohorne, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective strategies for reading improvement, Susan Pelleymounter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can teachers motivate secondary language arts students? : 5 prototypes, Kylee Schmitt Pusteoska, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A distributed strategies approach to teaching multiplication and problem solving, Holly K. Ritter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of reciprocal teaching strategies, Michael Sauer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing geographic education research to increase learning in a seventh grade geography course, Eric Uwe Schulz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small group math instruction : is it beneficial in a seventh grade classroom?, JoEllen A. Schwab, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing distributed practice, Christi Sires, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering writing through instructional strategies : a case study in a special needs class, Melissa A. Steggall, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Success of Early Reading Interventions, Tammy A. Theroith, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reciprocal teaching as an instructional strategy to increase reading comprehension, Paula Thome, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective Thinking Strategies, Wendy Trainer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2004
Using young adult literature : a classic way to teach English, Matt B. Pries, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Loss and grief : implications for mental health professionals, Lila K. Stephens, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2003
Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of separation anxiety disorder with a focus on research based intervention strategies, Lauryn C. Kittleson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character education program : an evaluation description, Hou Chun Kuong, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What keeps inclusion working? : an examination of current ideas, Kevin McRae, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical thinking in high school literature classes, Simona Sarbu, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-perceptions, peer influence, social information processing and bullying behavior, Jaime Strickler, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher discourse in a culturally diverse classroom, Madalina Tanase, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2002
The importance of behavioral interventions and stimulant medication effects on reducing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Elizabeth Alvarez, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preventing childhood depression by building resiliency in children, Sarah Carroll, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gifted underachievers : a review of the past and present with implications for the future, Angela R. Fry, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School climate : a review of literature, Sarah Galloway, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting learning goals in the classroom : a preventative approach to motivational problems, Marc Groen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
When the wildebeest gets your berries : adolescent anger management, Patresa A. Hartman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The trend of academic achievement and retention for immigrant Latino youth, Pamela Humphrey, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based prevention of adolescent substance abuse, Kristina Lorenzen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An overview of bibliotherapy as an intervention for young children, Lisa Ludwig, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating the literature and social studies curriculum, Christa S. Lynch, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based bully prevention and violence, Catherine T. McLallen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A writing instruction tool for Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa, Kristine Milburn, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A school psychologist's role in decreasing eating disorder prevalence in school-aged children, Natalie Muth, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How does childhood incest affect the interpersonal relationships of adult females, Lyle Potter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature review : using humor with children, Carol J. Aswegen Thornhill, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in social skills training with preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-school collaboration : an effective intervention for facilitating homework completion?, John D. Warrington, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2001
Teachers' pedagogical content knowledge and new structures for subject matter content, Corina S. Cimpoeru, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing peer mediation : conflict resolution in schools, Amy Junkermeier, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The major developmental skills necessary for emergent reading : a review of literature, Stacy B. Longley, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of family process and status variables on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What Is Critical Thinking and How Critical Thinking Improves Student Learning, Madalina F. Tincu, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Group Contingencies and Classroom Applications, Eric Weichers, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2000
Play therapy for children with aggressive behavior, Jennifer M. Brehm, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diversity in the college curriculum : overview of the literature, Ruben J. Carrion, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of insecure attachment on children's social skill development, Kimberly A. Conrad, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching and learning, Helga M. Gudenschwager, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based intervention programs for dropouts, Mmamiki Gaolatlhe Kamanakao, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective multidisciplinary team problem solving : a review of literature, Debra S. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery, Wendy Neagle, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
