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 2024
Implications of Educational Environments for Gender and Sexually Diverse Adolescents, Margaret J. Staff 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of time reduction in physical education class, Ada Potratz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2009
Inclusion : Why? What now?, Robert Michael Bolick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender based strategies for increased student achievement, Mary Louise Bryant-Wilder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Phonemic awareness : one piece of the "learning to read" puzzle, Michelle S. Carradus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated instruction in the secondary social studies classroom, Chad A. Christopher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Autism spectrum disorder : characteristics seen with ASD and interventions used in and outside the inclusion classroom, Monica K. Dircks Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a technology committee for the integration of technology at Edison Elementary in Waterloo, Iowa, Travis Elliott Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Approaches to differentiated instruction that serve the needs of struggling readers, Dawn Even Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental involvement in child's education : Does it help? How can we make it better?, Keith Galloway Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructional strategies within single-gender learning environments, Rachelle Sarrah Grandon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectively implementing project based learning in the business classroom, Leasha Henriksen 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is Reading Recovery a beneficial reading program to have implemented in a school district?, Carrie Langan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accountability and collaborative inquiry in a school-based early childhood program, Sherri Peterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors that influence student motivation, Abbie Petsche Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of early reading interventions to increase student achievement, Julie Schmitz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher collaboration : why isn't it working?, Jill Suzanne Schnathorst Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year-round education : a continuing debate, Heather D. Schultz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Jazz and gender : teaching improvisation to girls, Valerie A. Shanley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Co-Teaching and Inclusion: A Model for Effective Implementation, Sara A. Straw Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2008
Motivation success and failure, Dawn D. Buol Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship of preservice teachers' and faculty members' perceptions of critical thinking and their epistemological beliefs, Meskerem Debele Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of writing: Increasing higher level thinking for all students, Caroline Elser Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The roles of coaches and teachers : fostering a climate for motivation in an age of accountability, Jocelyn Hays Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Going beyond cookbook labs : computer-based laboratory tools in the high school physics classroom, Jennifer A. Strohbehn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2007
No Child Left Behind Act : implications and strategies for middle school science teaching, Kimberly A. Holmes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why students in the Hispanic culture dropout of school?, Lori A. Schoenauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructional recommendations for the teaching of writing, Bridgette Wagoner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Identity exploration in the secondary ESL setting, Sarah Wait Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder in children, Jessica A. Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling Instruction in the Primary Grades, Kathleen Ziegler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2006
An investigation of the general population's understanding of forgiveness, Wen-Chuan Rita Chang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of computational fluency, Cassandra Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Components of inclusion, Jodi Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attributing success and failure : attribution theory at work, Ellen M. Shay 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
English language learners in the integrated middle school science classroom, Julie A. Fee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of math teaching strategies on math achievement, Patty Jenkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of reciprocal teaching at Central Middle School, Audrey Kimball Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Could distributed curriculum improve the ITBS scores of non-proficient students?, Lesli Lancey-Wensman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fourth grade student achievement on math standardized tests in the absence of a math curriculum, Trista Manternach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in math and distributive learning in math problem solving, Mary Jo Metz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Study of reciprocal teaching and peer coaching at Central Middle School, Rebecca Mohorne Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective strategies for reading improvement, Susan Pelleymounter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can teachers motivate secondary language arts students? : 5 prototypes, Kylee Schmitt Pusteoska Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A distributed strategies approach to teaching multiplication and problem solving, Holly K. Ritter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of reciprocal teaching strategies, Michael Sauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing geographic education research to increase learning in a seventh grade geography course, Eric Uwe Schulz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small group math instruction : is it beneficial in a seventh grade classroom?, JoEllen A. Schwab Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing distributed practice, Christi Sires Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering writing through instructional strategies : a case study in a special needs class, Melissa A. Steggall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Success of Early Reading Interventions, Tammy A. Theroith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reciprocal teaching as an instructional strategy to increase reading comprehension, Paula Thome Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective Thinking Strategies, Wendy Trainer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2004
Using young adult literature : a classic way to teach English, Matt B. Pries Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Loss and grief : implications for mental health professionals, Lila K. Stephens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2003
Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of separation anxiety disorder with a focus on research based intervention strategies, Lauryn C. Kittleson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character education program : an evaluation description, Hou Chun Kuong Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What keeps inclusion working? : an examination of current ideas, Kevin McRae Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical thinking in high school literature classes, Simona Sarbu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-perceptions, peer influence, social information processing and bullying behavior, Jaime Strickler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher discourse in a culturally diverse classroom, Madalina Tanase 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preventing childhood depression by building resiliency in children, Sarah Carroll Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gifted underachievers : a review of the past and present with implications for the future, Angela R. Fry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School climate : a review of literature, Sarah Galloway Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting learning goals in the classroom : a preventative approach to motivational problems, Marc Groen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
When the wildebeest gets your berries : adolescent anger management, Patresa A. Hartman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The trend of academic achievement and retention for immigrant Latino youth, Pamela Humphrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based prevention of adolescent substance abuse, Kristina Lorenzen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An overview of bibliotherapy as an intervention for young children, Lisa Ludwig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating the literature and social studies curriculum, Christa S. Lynch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based bully prevention and violence, Catherine T. McLallen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A writing instruction tool for Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa, Kristine Milburn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A school psychologist's role in decreasing eating disorder prevalence in school-aged children, Natalie Muth Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How does childhood incest affect the interpersonal relationships of adult females, Lyle Potter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature review : using humor with children, Carol J. Aswegen Thornhill Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in social skills training with preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-school collaboration : an effective intervention for facilitating homework completion?, John D. Warrington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2001
Teachers' pedagogical content knowledge and new structures for subject matter content, Corina S. Cimpoeru Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing peer mediation : conflict resolution in schools, Amy Junkermeier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The major developmental skills necessary for emergent reading : a review of literature, Stacy B. Longley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of family process and status variables on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What Is Critical Thinking and How Critical Thinking Improves Student Learning, Madalina F. Tincu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Group Contingencies and Classroom Applications, Eric Weichers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2000
Play therapy for children with aggressive behavior, Jennifer M. Brehm Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diversity in the college curriculum : overview of the literature, Ruben J. Carrion Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of insecure attachment on children's social skill development, Kimberly A. Conrad Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching and learning, Helga M. Gudenschwager Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based intervention programs for dropouts, Mmamiki Gaolatlhe Kamanakao Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective multidisciplinary team problem solving : a review of literature, Debra S. Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery, Wendy Neagle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of empirically based preference assessments' ability to identify reinforcers for individuals with disabilities, Jennifer A. Sellers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1999
Bibliotherapy : background, application and research, Carla Marie Eich Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping children with difficulties learn : an overview, Sherry Marie Jack Open Access Graduate Research Paper
