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Graduate Research Papers

The Graduate Research Paper/Project is a non-thesis paper/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.

From this page, you can browse our Graduate Research Papers by academic department or by the year of completion Some Graduate Research Papers/Projects are not eligible for open access.

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Submissions from 2021 2021

Analysis of assessments on secondary students' development and interpretation of models, Alaina L. Appley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teaching race through multicultural children's literature, Kaley Bailey and Maiya Duthoo-Wolpert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Creation and implementation of an integrated climate change curriculum centered on earth and life science standards, Katherine Eastin 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Accuracy of self-assessment in a ninth grade earth science classroom, Alyssa Jacobson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effects of stepwise guided inquiry on students' attitudes and depth of knowledge from written lab reflections in high school chemistry, Melissa Rae Campbell Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School speech-language pathologists' identification, use, and need of resources and materials, Emily Michael, Melissa Tranel, and Hannah Fahey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The historical and cultural accuracy of the Japanese internment camps in children's literature, Zoey Perrigo Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Development of a NGSS curriculum unit for periodic trends and properties in ninth-grade physical science, Amy L. Price Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Immediate vs. deferred feedback during formative assessments in a 9th grade physical science course, Jordan Sonntag Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2020 2020

Representation of Native peoples in picture books about Christopher Columbus: A literary analysis, Mari Butler Abry Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Elementary school library program integration with art, literacy, and STEAM through makerspaces, Kristi Baldwin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Portrayal of characters with physical disabilities in picture books, Emily Biederman Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The Presentation of race at Mark Twain Historical Sites in Hannibal, Missouri, Anthony Wayne Birch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Disclosure of trans & gender variant identities by students to students, C. A. Brimmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of confidence-based marking on unit exam achievement in a high school physical science course, Casey Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using mentor texts to enhance the teaching of reading comprehension and writing, Alexandra Jordyn Cushman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Portrayal of Diverse Family Structures in Children's Literature, Beth Grafft Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of the use of mobile computing on vocabulary learning in the language classroom, Lorena Harger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An analysis of learning targets on summative assessments in a high school chemistry course, Mark R. Hennessy Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

De Vos a Tú: Acomodación lingüística y actitudes lingüísticas en estudiantes internacionales de Centroamérica en los Estados Unidos, Jose Salinas Herrera Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2021 Award

Characterizing protagonists in graphic novels for teens, Danielle Lahr Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using adapted primary science literature to enhance argumentation and reasoning skills in middle school students, Betsy Wiederin Lemus Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Clinical outcomes of orofacial myofunctional therapy in children without concurrent orthodontia, Julia Logan Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2021 Award

Portrayal of immigration in fiction for grades 4-6, Melissa N. Marwedel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Issues of accessibility in victim services for survivors with disabilities: an agency assessment, Sara Naughton 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Influence of book clubs on reading motivation for third through fifth grade students, Allyson Reister Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Trauma in children's literature, Kyra Ross Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Utilizing pre-laboratory strategies in a high school chemistry classroom to improve performance on guided inquiry labs, Jacquelyn Schmitt Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

An analysis of ADHD in middle grade and young adult literature, Sydney Schuler Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Representation of LGBTQ characters in 2019 young adult literature, Janelle M. Snyder Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gazing at scattered stars: Immigration through the lens of elementary graphic literature, Jennifer K. Stanerson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Making the water cycle accessible and relevant for English language learners, Summer Teed 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Identification of trends in scientific communication by minority students in an integrated and advanced ninth grade science curriculum, Loren Thalacker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Culture in transitional chapter books: Assimilation or inclusion, Jeanette P. White Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2019 2019

Communicating about being parents in the workplace, Ruqayah Almuzayn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher perceptions of understaffed school libraries, Amanda Bonjour Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effect of gamification on student motivation, David A. Brahn Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The effects of gamification on student engagement and motivation, Sara Butcher Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Computer science is elementary: Comprehensive plan for computer science implementation at the elementary level, Erin Chute Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using critical literacy and emotionally responsive teaching to discuss racism in a literature circle unit, Autumn Rose Den Boer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student engagement within the use of graphic novels, Melissa Felsenthal Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Best practices in assessment and evaluation of literacy at the secondary level, Meaghan Kathleen Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using NGSS phenomena as a formative assessment to measure understanding of science concepts in a ninth grade physical science classroom, Keith Richard Kohl Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Is there a correlation between oral reading rate and social conversational speaking rate?, Sarah C. Mason Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Portrayal of females in agriculturally themed children's books, Malinda Mick Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The effects of a makerspace curriculum on the 4C's in education, Staci Novak Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of text-to-speech on students with reading disabilities, Melissa Oberembt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effect of digital game-based learning on student learning: A literature review, Katrina Serrano Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective professional development design, Katie Stull Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The effectiveness of using intelligent tutoring systems to increase student achievement, Tedi Swanson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supporting early social-emotional development with wordless picture books, Kayla E. Takatsuka Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The effects of computer coding on elementary students, Cassidy Winslow Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Submissions from 2018 2018

Development of curriculum for Next Generation Science Standards in high school chemistry, Jennifer L. Brown Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teaching evolution and common ancestry with dissection, fossils and phylogeny, Nicolas A. Brown Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Parent perspectives on inclusive bookclubs, Amy Bucciferro Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Shift into ctrl: Integrating digital citizenship into high school freshman transition curriculum, Ellen Fairfield Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Blended learning and second language acquisition in the classroom, Victoria R. Hamilton Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Genetics unit lesson plan for the Next Generation Science Standards, Erin Hogan Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2020 Award

Blended learning in credit recovery, Robin Kuhn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exploring the effects of web-based parenting support on access to information and resources for rural families, Anne Plagge Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The role of virtual environment and virtual reality for knowledge transfer, Michelle Rice Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of a station-rotation model of blended learning on student engagement, Melinda Tremmel Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The eleven days of Christmas: an analysis of and conductor's guide to Alfred Reed's Russian Christmas Music, Logan Vander Wiel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Evaluation of a flipped classroom on student achievement in a low income school district, Michael Yeoman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2017 2017

Collaborative learning: Do two-stage quizzes positively affect students' perceptions of their understanding and achievement in high school physics?, Benjamin J. Arp Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Fluency and instruction in the elementary grades, Stacey Bakken Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Taking university business courses online: An instructional designer's perspective, Zachary P. Benton-Slocum Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Ultrasound simulators: Determining the simulator's role in diagnostic medical sonography programs, Lisa Bindert Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Developing writing prompt assessments for the next generation science standards: Physical science, Kristen Ann Birchard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Vocabulary matters : why vocabulary instruction is important and how to implement quality instruction in preschool, Melanie Blocker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Visual phonics : its impact as an instructional tool to promote literacy development in kindergarten students, Lori J. Bower Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Going 1:1 across the district, Kim Carlson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

TPACK learning activity types for secondary computer science courses, Rebecca Carton Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Understanding by Design approach to a Next Generation Science Standard in high school chemistry: Chemical reactivity, Jill Christofferson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Invented spelling and its effect on kindergarten students' reading and writing abilities, Kelli A. Daly Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using Google tools to enhance secondary writing instruction, Sarah Ebener Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The power of professional learning communities, Amanda Eller Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The value of inquiry-based science instruction for elementary students, Jessica Renae Enger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of blended learning on K-12th grade students, Laura Hesse Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Impact of family engagement on child outcomes in preschool, Kathryn S. Ingham Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of using technology to enhance and enrich music instruction, Megan L. Kannenberg 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher librarians and technology leadership, Jennifer Kizer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of using digital tools to support writing in the ELL classroom, Katrina Lint Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Play-based early childhood classrooms and the effect on pre-kindergarten social and academic achievement, Amy McGinn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The use of touchscreen devices to support writing development of preschoolers, Celeste Mortvedt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

First year professional learning community implementation within the Marion High School Science Department, Madilyn M. Ramaekers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Energy, matter, and change: A high school chemistry unit development, Allison Schipper Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Strategies for integrating literacy into a science classroom, Michelle Seddon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Development of a standards-based classroom for high school physics at Solon Community School District, Tim Sheeley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Developing model identification skills in an advanced placement Physics 1 classroom, Ian Spangenberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Prep-kindergarten teachers' beliefs : basic skills versus child-centered orientation, Katie Stundahl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Vocabulary development with instructional coaching support, Jessica L. Swaab Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Parent-child interaction : how it impacts language and literacy skills, Angie Thurman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Infant and toddler care, Maggie Trecker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Technology and young children, Jamie Vircks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Benefits of movement for academic achievement and classroom behaviors, Alison A. Waltz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Recreational reading in secondary schools through book clubs, Briana White Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using the Next Generation Science Standards EQuIP Rubric: Evaluating a course in biomedical science, Brandon Yoder Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Submissions from 2016 2016

The effect of flipped instruction on student learning : perspectives from students and teachers, Britta Adams Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fostering reading with a summer literacy unit for elementary students, Diane M. Bahrenfuss Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The use of meditation and yoga as a treatment tool for juvenile offenders in Residential Treatment Centers for relapse prevention, Danielle K. W. Ballard-Green Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The development and support of geometric and spatial concepts in preschool- and kindergarten-aged children, Laura J. Becker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective professional development for teachers : read-alouds in the middle level, Kelly Ann Behmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of digital storytelling on student motivation and student engagement, Robyn Bredvick Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Developing authentic summative assessments that correlate to the Next Generation Science Standards for a middle school science classroom, Nick Bushkofsky Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Increasing vocabulary and oral language skills of pre-K English language learners through shared storybook reading and take-home literacy bags, Angela Butler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supporting reading curriculum without restricting access to library materials: Resources for teacher librarians, Tricia Carty Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using interactive read-alouds to support students' comprehension, Emily D. Chaffin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

How can a child's fluency be improved and provide support for comprehension?, Sharon Marie Collins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fogging practices of Iowa counties for mosquito abatement, Alex Jay Davey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exploring effective classroom management techniques in a 1:1 classroom setting, Kenton Engels Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of specific interventions on child engagement in a preschool classroom, Sarah Elizabeth Farber Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of using digital storytelling for fourth graders' literacy learning, Benjamin J. Feight Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of flipped learning on students in secondary education, Abigail M. Fish Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Word study and its importance to reading and writing in the primary classroom, Korie Frazier Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Female sexuality in current young adult literature, Joanna M. Freking-Smith Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Sign language in the preschool classroom : a self-study, DiAnna Geiger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Readers' advisory program for non proficient readers, Lisa Gogel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Make it so: Employing a multi-player starship bridge simulator in a military-based leadership course, Robert Green Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A unit design : learning to code with Finches, William V. Gruman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A selective annotated list of reading promotion events recommended for elementary students, Nicole Nadine Guldager Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A twist on happily ever after : Fractured fairy tales for young adults, Kathryn Hale Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Critical literacy and digital technology with a novel unit, Brandon Harrison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The use of mentor texts to teach writing in kindergarten, first and second grades, Mary Heeringa Open Access Graduate Research Paper

E-readers and struggling middle school readers, Abigail L. Hendrickson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The impact of augmented reality on curriculum and training design, Destery K. Hildenbrand Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Content analysis of two libraries resources for supporting primary economics instruction, Lindsey J. Hilts Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Racial disparities among African Americans primarily in the criminal justice system and other areas in society, Juana D. Hollingsworth Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Enhancing student motivation and success in reading through learning clubs, Sarah Pamela Jackman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Strengthening early mathematics in early childhood classrooms : a professional development project, Jennifer Lynn Jansen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Empowering elementary teachers to explore critical literacy through drama-based instruction, Courtney J. Jensen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Utilizing local project experts to provide professional development for early childhood educators : a professional development project, Dawn Janette Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cinematherapy in gifted education identity development : integrating the arts through STEM-themed movies, Timothy Carl Kangas 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing a self-directed gamified professional development course for technology integration, Rebecca J. Kinnander Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The design of a professional development program for technology integration, Dana M. Lampe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The rise of close reading, Jayne E. Larsen 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Online audiobook reference guide for Iowa elementary school librarians, Kerry LeWarne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Makerspaces and the Iowa Core: Connections in a high school library, Tracie Marshall Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The advantages and disadvantages of school- and center-based preschool programs : implications for early childhood policy, Christy Martin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using digital writing tools in supporting student writing, Sarah McKee Open Access Graduate Research Paper

After-school success: Associations between youth participants and youth outcomes, Dana Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Sound : the study of differentiating pitch and volume with preschoolers, Jennifer Lyn Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effects of gamification on motivation and engagement in secondary curriculum, Matthew J. Molumby Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effect of serious gaming on elementary student learning, Amanda Moritz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-study of one to one reading conferences in a third grade setting, Angel Munson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Robotics in the classroom: The effectiveness of robotics based curriculum in STEM education, Mark Nall Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gender stereotypes in children's literature, Christine C. Nebbia Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Differentiated reading instruction through guided reading : a framework for effective reading instruction in the primary grades, Kara L. Neville 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using sign language in the infant room, Sara Paar 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exposure therapy discontinuation among Iraq War veterans, Kendra Renner Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The transition of flipped instruction : from professional development to classroom, Alison J. Sauter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What relationship between preschool class sizes and student behaviors do teachers report?, Lindsey Steen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A journey of designing and beta-testing a game-based unit, Renee E. Thomas Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using running records data in planning for literacy instruction, Tabitha A. Waltz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using comprehensive literacy instructional modules for literacy instruction with students with disabilities, Amanda M. Wasylik Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Impact of problem based learning on teaching light to middle school science students, Stephanie Yager Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Extending mathematic learning beyond the classroom through online discussion and reflection, Linsey Zimmerman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2015 2015

Osteoporosis in older Saudi women: A perspective study, Zahra Saeed Alfaraj Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Alternative therapy for sickle cell disease, Huda Alsultan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The 21st century school teacher librarian: Trends in the Iowa school library survey data over the last decade, Emily Baltes Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Active landing velocity: "pawing motion", Erin Dean Blind Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The return on investment from comprehensive worksite health promotion programs, Kayla Nicole Blocker Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The downside of being up: The blight of the nonprofit pedestal, Jamie Branch Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Instruction and standards-referenced grading in a 9th grade conceptual physics classroom, John C. Chai 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The 1930s: The Great Depression and beyond ; an annotated bibliography, Tydra Corbin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of school library circulation policy change: A case study, Kristen Downes Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Middle school leisure reading selection: Influences during selection and implications for school library programs, Jessica A. Elliot 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Coaching stances : changing practice through self-reflection, Patricia D. Foster Open Access Graduate Research Paper

ELA teacher perceptions of the school librarian's role in standards implementation, Franny Frey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Genrifying the school library's fiction collection, Andrea Hora Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The use of marketing in nonprofit organizations, Elizabeth Kehret Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using a 5E learning cycle to adapt a college physics instructional unit for high school, Stacia Marie Kelly Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The inclusion of engineering design into the high school biology curriculum, Cody D. LaKose Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Examining variations in technology use for K-12 students of different gender and socioeconomic status, Nikki Lyons Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Generational characteristics: How do we all play together, Jessica L. Malcheff Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Effective professional development for elementary teachers : creating dialogic classrooms to improve reading comprehension, Amanda J. Mroch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Poverty and homelessness : A content analysis of children's nonfiction literature, Christine Newell 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Factors influencing successful planning and implementation and employee participation in worksite wellness programs, Amanda Ramthun Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Lifeguard fitness readiness: Certification vs. qualification, Jacob Rasmussen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A study for comprehensive and collaborative relationships: Partnering public schools and nonprofit outdoor programs, Nicole Rottinghaus Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher librarians & literacy coaches: Their roles in reading support, Nicole N. Ruthaivilavan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Nonprofit marketing strategies for small organizations, Emily Saveraid Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Understanding by Design unit lesson plans for the next generation science standards: life science, Arie Schiller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student achievement in the area of inquiry learning with the implementation of 1:1 iPads, Denise Shekleton Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Strength in numbers: collaborating to support nonprofit advocacy, Emily J. Shields Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Influx of child immigrants to the United States: Policy & practice implications, Megan Vogt Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2016 Award

Sustainable microfinancing: improving microenterprise's traditional measures of success, Stephen R. Watson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2014 2014

The effectiveness of flipped classroom learning in higher education : a literature review from 2009 to 2014, Samir Taha Amin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An investigation of adolescent boys' dispositions toward leisure reading, Julie Barnett Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Influencing incoming fourth graders' reading habits through a summer literature circle: A case study, Brandy E. Bingman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Affordances of flipped learning and its effects on student engagement and achievement, Jarod Bormann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Overhand throwing: overuse injury analysis, Peter Z. Broome Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The effects of on-line math games and e-books use on elementary student achievement, Mel Carnahan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

To complete or not complete : Student persistence in post-secondary education online courses, Amy Christian Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital storytelling : the impact on student engagement, motivation and academic learning, Mindy Foelske Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A review of the effects of computer-based reading programs on middle school students, Ann Hansen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Integrating iPads into the elementary physical education curriculum, Tyler M. Hellmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Understanding motivating factors for college students involvement in club sports, Ryan Thomas Houselog Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The collaborative relationship between teacher librarians and public librarians, Jennifer J. Keltner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of interactive videoconferencing on elementary literacy : collaborative learning environment, Heather A. Klenke Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of Web 2.0 pedagogy on student engagement, collaboration, and achievement, Kelsey Lage Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of blogging on K-12 student learning: engagement, self-expression, and higher-order thinking, Brian McGurk Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Determining the benefits and designing an externship program for medical office students at Marshalltown Community College, Kristin Murphy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effect of game-based learning on middle school students' academic achievement, Marija-Lisa Musselman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Resource to support teaching local history in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The health benefits of dietary fiber consumption of adults in the United States, Nathan Stewart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective implementation of 1:1 computing : benefits and teacher readiness, Kirstin Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Video modeling : play skills for students with autism spectrum disorder via peers, Ashley Ulin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effectiveness of blended learning on student engagement, Tyler Youngers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2013 2013

Reader's workshop: A new approach to integrating literacy, Ashlea M. Ahrenholtz Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Prevalence of obesity and culturally appropriate prevention among young adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wardah Almahdi Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Improving multiplication fact recall; Interventions that lead to proficiency with mathematical facts, Brandon J. Bauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cold Shoulder: An Alaskan adventure, Christine C. Berlin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What are the effects of integrating technology into student literacy?, Lauren A. Bitetto Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Teacher perceptions of graphic novels, Katherine Block Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Vocabulary instruction : becoming word conscious to support reading comprehension, Amy Evelyn Bries Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using TPACK to promote effective language teaching in an ESL/EFL classroom, Wilson M. R. Bugueño Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using readers theaters to help students develop reading fluency, Adrianna D. Cavanaugh Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of explicit writing instruction, Christine M. Clark 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Portrayal of Latinos in young adult fiction, Jennifer Cole 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Artist residency programs: The present and future, Emily Coussens Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Technology, toddlers and vocabulary development, Gwendolyn Dayton Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective comprehension strategies in the elementary classroom, Melissa Ann Determan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The uniqueness of the English language learner : Research based strategies for English language learners, Carolyn Lindgren Dietz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using the instructional coaching model to implement positive behavior supports in early childhood special education programs, Heather Donoho Open Access Graduate Research Paper

College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Literature circles and technology : a study of students' attitudes, Laura Ann Edwards Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effect of student choice on acquisition of alphabet knowledge, Lindsey L. Fonkert 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What are the mechanisms of action of stereotype threat and how does it contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease in African Americans, Anthony Gage Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Transition to kindergarten : a project for the Grinnell-Newburg School District, Donna Godar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of peer-conferencing on writing revisions in a second grade classroom, Emily C. Guetzlaff Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Books, blogging, and boredom : the impact of one-to-one computing on student engagement and literacy, Amanda M. Hudson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Iowa core technology integration: A resource for kindergarten through second grade teachers, Shalyn Huerter Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Investigating the use of an interactive whiteboard to teach literacy in the early childhood classroom, Laci A. Hummel Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

How elementary students can apply self-guided learning strategies in the classroom, Nicole Ivers Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Gifted student achievement and motivation levels related to participation in gifted programming, Stacey M. Jambura Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A comparison of print and e-book texts with 4th grade students to evaluate comprehension and motivation, Sarah Johnson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Portrayal of agriculture in children's literature: Contemporary stories in picture books, traditional tales, and nonfiction, Kathryn S. Koller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A professional development program for balanced literacy, Sheila Charlene McCullough Open Access Graduate Research Paper

How educators and parents can collaborate to improve student reading fluency, Jackie M. McDermott Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A selective annotated bibliography of materials recommended for junior high classrooms regarding resistance during the Holocaust, Katharine Mulfinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

101 books for youth that feature hunters & hunting, Leann Seddon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Integrated curriculum in the elementary classroom, Katherine Decker Simpson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Scheduled library visits and reading achievement, David Stanfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Improving 21st century literacy skills and student engagement by integrating digital storytelling across the curriculum, Sandra J. Steinfadt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A comparative analysis of leisure and tourism in China and in the USA, Xin Wang Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

A need for motivation : increasing engagement to bolster success, Libbie M. Willert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Facilitating transfer for adult learners through cross-cultural e-learning, Min Zhang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2012 2012

Understanding and meeting the needs of the millennials in the classroom: A literature review, Amanda Alexander Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementing a family involvement project in early childhood classrooms, Elizabeth Barrett Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teens Read book trailers, Jill Besler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teachers' perceptions of skills needed for children's entry into kindergarten, Jessica Blohm Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Leadership of identified gifted compared to high-potential students studying Iowa's natural history, Katie E. Broeg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Lecture capture technology : does it make a difference on college student achievement?, Debra S. Bruxvoort Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The influence of digital communication on young adult contemporary fiction, Melissa J. Dagel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective professional development and social media technologies' potential for enhancement, Jami J. Elliott Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supporting English language learners in today's early childhood classrooms, Katie Furlong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Multicultural picture books: Windows and mirrors, Dawn M. Goodale Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementing electronic storybooks and the effects on reading achievement at the elementary level, Chelsey Heidemann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Fifth graders' discussions of graphic novels facilitated by de Bono Thinking Skills, Kimberly Ann Jennings Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Access versus circulation for kindergarten students, Linda Johnson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

The inverted classroom : a literature review, Jennie Kies Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Comparing fossil instruction with and without analogy use for gifted middle-school students, Tabatha J. Klopp Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital storytelling : building 21st century literacy skills in the secondary classroom, William P. Lammers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The role of the school principal in technology integration : a literature review, Lance Lennon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Building 21st century business skills in high school business classrooms using digital games and simulations, Stacy Marcus Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Universal Design for Learning at the University of Northern Iowa, Marty Mark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective in-service professional development for child care providers, Tina McCullough Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Invented spelling and its value in kindergarten, Michelle J. McDonald Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS) in early childhood, Megan Merkel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Differentiated instruction : learning profiles, assessment, and professional development, Sharon Kay Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects new literacy and digital learning have on our youth, Joshua L. Mitchell Sr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using social technology in professional development: a literature review, Catherine M. Olson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher education protocol : how social media improves connections between teachers and students, Darcel Pledge Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Integrating literacy into the math classroom : a staff development for innovative educators, Kathryn Pollina Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Peer coaching in early childhood, Michelle Silvera Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School library circulation records: What do they reveal about boys' reading preferences?, Chelsea Sims Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of pretend play on cognitive and academic development of kindergarten students, April Marie Thelen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Observation as a formal assessment tool in early childhood classrooms: A professional development module, Kathleen M. Thornton-Lang Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Beyond the dictionary : what teachers can do to help build struggling readers' vocabularies, Stefanie Van Heukelom Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital gaming as a learning tool : a literature review, Seth Weylin Vickers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The role of teacher belief systems in technology integration, Joni M. Walvatne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using serious games in an educational setting, Angela Webb Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Infant literacy, Tera Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teaching perfectionism through cartoons compared to bibliotherapy for primary grade students, Miranda L. Zousel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2011 2011

Supporting student learning through scientific inquiry, Allison J. Barness Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Accelerated reader and sustained silent reading's impact on students' motivation to read, Amy Benedict Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Kindergartners can read and understand : emergent reading strategies at work, Kacey Lynn Beyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Homework : Providing quality activities that engage the students and extend the learning from the classroom, Angella M. Blatz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teaching poetry writing in the primary grades, Staci Cramer-Wilkinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Readers' workshop in the elementary classroom, Alaina Terese Daters Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Surveying the online classroom : Student reactions to e-learning, Jordan Dierks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An analysis of the Dynamics Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, Lisa Doering Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Misconceptions in middle school life science and strategies teachers can use to change them, Jody L. Fairbanks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Supervision in the school library program: Administrator expectations of paraprofessionals and traveling teacher librarians, Dixie Forcht Open Access Graduate Research Paper

PCE groundwater quality assessment of the University of Northern Iowa campus area, Brian Gedlinske Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Homework : burden or benefit?, Mandy Glawe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Social discourse of literature circles with a focus on gender, Laurie Hornor Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Children with cerebral palsy and early intervention services, GenaLee Horsfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivating struggling readers, Tawnie Kerska Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student motivation and No Child Left Behind, Tiffany Kleckner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Curricular integration in the elementary classroom, Jill Leibold Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Engaging emergent writers with anchor lessons, Jamie Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Life of chaos, life of hope: Dystopian literature for young adults, Lisa Newgard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School uniforms, Nicole Waytenick Reuter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Student motivation : encouraging children to read in school, Kelly White Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Are students ready for post-secondary research?, Paula Winward Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The development of musical improvisation in second grade children, Akiko Yoshizawa Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2010 2010

Design practices business organizations employ to deliver virtual classroom training, Rebecca L. Adams Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The Unforgettable June 2008 Cedar River Flood, Keri Annis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Meeting social emotional needs in early childhood education, Veronica Armstrong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Divorce and its effects on the development of children, Lisa Barron Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exploring behavior disorders in children and adolescents, Melissa Berger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Obsessive compulsive disorder, Angela Bigelow Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivation and its impact on the academic achievement of at-risk students, Emily Ann Bishop Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Welcome to the Iowa Early Learning Standards : a professional development opportunity, Tammy R. Bormann 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effects of parental alcoholism on child development, Randi Burns Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing a library program to increase the number of fourth grade reading goals, Jodonna Carlson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Essential assessment for quality online learning in higher education, Shu-hsiang Chen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Applying forgiveness therapy to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), Tiffany L. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cyber-communication : can virtual server technologies serve as effective media delivery tools for human performance enhancement?, James E. Dorris Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Developing personal learning networks through social media as an effective learning strategy across generational demographics, John A. Engelhart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-censorship in Iowa elementary libraries, Lacey Fliger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing and developing online instruction for the adult learner : learning theories, motivational models, and e-tivities, Krystal Grady Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Facilitating maximum benefit for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in distance education, Rodd Grady Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Divorce : supporting children and adolescents, Shannon Griffiths Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Interaction and social learning : keys in distance education, Delmar Hafermann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Writing instruction : a new approach, Sunni M. Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing effective multi-user learning environments to enhance game-based learning, Brian C. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Cloning in young adult fiction, Jennifer L. Kehoe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Sheldon community history traveling trunk project, Jan M. Kinderknecht Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Mediation as an effective method to transform relationships and resolve conflict, Julie R. Kneip Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Major depression : diagnosis and intervention, Lindsay Linck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Exercise intervention, Thomas Earl Loney Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A review of instructional strategies for assisting children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the preschool classroom, Michelle Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Educating a school community implementing a one-to-one laptop learning initiative, Shannon McClintock Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What is really happening when I teach? : A self-study in a secondary English classroom, Margaret Christensen Mnayer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Social development of children with allergies & asthma, Nicholas Mohwinkle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cyberbullying : a literature review, Natalie Nesbitt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Constructivism and distance education : meeting the needs of adult learners in distance education, Kimberly D. Nicholson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using mobile devices in education, Jennifer N. Nitchals Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Gender identity disorder controversies : male to female transgender/sexual focuses, Tuyet Noriega Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Virtual field trips, Jill R. Stannard Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Borderline personality disorder and suicidal attempts : how to calm an uprising dilemma, Ashley Anne Welter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Electronic portfolios : tools for authenic formative assessment, Melissa Yocum 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2009 2009

Attachment and the schools, Jennifer N. Allan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Aspergers syndrome, Miquel K. Anastasi Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reading instruction at the secondary level, justified or unjustified? : real strategies for content area reading instruction with applications for social studies, Bridgette Pohlman Andersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Promoting the development of creativity in students, Amy M. Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Obsessive compulsive disorder, Dorothy M. Bartleson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of homework on academic achievement of diverse learners, Jed Batterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Engaging and motivating young readers, Alisha Briggs Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Implementing supplemental course material websites for higher education technology courses, Mark W. Bromwich Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Creating an accessible child development resource for family home child care providers focusing on child-initiated play, Paula Buck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The portrayal of Asian intercountry adoptees in children's literature, Rachel A. Burrow Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

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

The benefits of family literacy, Cassandra Cate Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Social phobia, Sarah S. Cosley 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

Facebook : friend or foe, Angela Draeger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An exploration of the diagnostic criterion, etiology, and treatment of binge eating disorder, Amy C. Ebert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Graphic practice : a strategy for developing fine motor skills in the early childhood setting, Kathleen A. Eichelberger 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

Reactive attachment disorder, Kalen J. Espy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Dance therapy, Darcy Gene Feuerbach 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

Effective writing strategies for primary grades, Rebecca Gardemann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cinematherapy and bibliotherapy : counseling LGBT clients in the coming out process, Stephanie A. Germann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Distance education : Is the classroom becoming obsolete?, Randall M. Gilbert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Networked learning in an educational environment, Garey Gill Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Designing K-12th technology training : technology mentoring program, Robert J. Gingery Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Using podcasts to support distance education for adult learners, David Graw Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Twinkle, twinkle, little star: the effects of using music with young children, Eileen Heck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Interactive writing in a kindergarten classroom, Amy Henze Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of differentiation strategies on student achievement, Angela Naomi Hileman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Remember me always, love you forever: A mother's memory book, Katie Houselog Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Second language development and guided reading, Emilia Alejo Hummel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Applications for parent-child relationship concerns, Christy A. F. Jenkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using sign language with hearing preschool children, Jamie E. Johnson 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What every kindergarten teacher should know about spelling, Gjoa King Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Class size : appropriate student-teacher ratios in early childhood classrooms in relation to student achievement, Brian D. Kingrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

School readiness : what it means to be "ready" for kindergarten, Brian D. Kingrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reading intervention support for the older struggling reader : a desk-reference for reading interventions, April L. Kleinschmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cooking : mixing and measuring with young children, Aimee Marie Klostermann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Integrating and implementing literacy in a toddler classroom, Emily Knutson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Olanzapine vs. conventional and other atypical antipsychotics in response and side effects for the treatment of schizophrenia, Jade A. Knutson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Technology-enriched learning environments : creating a classroom environment for the 21st century, Megan Lahey 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

Meeting academic needs through explicit vocabulary insturction, Ann D. M. Langenfeld Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A review of character education programs and their impact on student performance, Cara Marie Ludemann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Stress and coping behavior : the effects of poverty on women and children, Laura J. Sorensen Lyons Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Literature circles and improved comprehension in struggling readers, Christine Lynn Marxen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Princesses persevere: Seeking representations of gender equity in modern fairy tales, Erin Becker McConnell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Think like a mountain : the need for nature for increased mental health, Erin M. McLaughlin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Listening to learn : the academic achievement of auditory learners, Rae Ann McLean-Dickinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-mutilation : a growing concern, Sarah M. Meiners Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Family involvement strategies at the Meskwaki Settlement school, Carol Gary Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Digital storytelling, Erin Alynn Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Strategies to improve the comprehension of struggling readers and the elementary level, Melissa Mueller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Preschool Spanish speakers who are learning English : factors related to later reading success, Debra S. Negley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The portrayal of volunteer firefighters in children's literature, Jamie Noack Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

Using online rubrics to make project grading more standardized and efficient, Sandra Ann Groff O'Brien Open Access Graduate Research Paper

"I can do it" and you can, too : toddlers and autonomy in a multicultural classroom, Chelssi Lynn Michelle Parrott 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

Not enough non-fiction literacy material in early childhood, Melani L. Piscitelli Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Time for books : motivating children through choice, change, and chances to read, Amy Prime Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Constructivist practices that positively impact literacy development and motivation in young children, Sara Pruss Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective family literacy practices, Stefanie Naumburg Riepe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Promoting resilience in school-aged children, Sherry Rizzuto Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reactive attachment disorder : implications for counselors, Kim Rogers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The effect of technology on primary students' phonemic awareness achievement, Joy Marie Schirmer 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

The impact of oral language activities in preschool on reading competence in kindergarten and beyond, Melissa Sifert Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Children with cleft lips and/or palates in early childhood classrooms : overcoming obstacles and misconceptions, Angel Simons Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Family with domestic violence, La Tonya R. Stokes Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Problem-based Learning in the Middle School Science Classroom, Lesley Taylorson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The importance of differentiation for the struggling reader, Christine M. Troyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Teacher-Child Relationships in Early Childhood Classrooms, Michelle Tuttle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Sign language and gestures in young early childhood, Donna Uhlenberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Instructing for fluency in the first grade, Kim Vierkant Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The impact of instructional materials on the motivational of struggling readers, Kimberly Weeks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Best grouping practices for reading instruction, Stacia Ann Weisskopf Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effects of applied behavior analysis on teaching social skills to young children with autism, Michelle Yeggy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Counseling and educating deaf individuals, Sarah Zollar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Spelling Instruction in the Classroom, Kristin Zweibohmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2008 2008

Rapid eLearning : its impact on instructional design in the corporate world, Stephen W. Acheson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Addicted to food : food as a drug, Emily A. Axvig Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)

Grief and loss : the effects on children and the school counselor's role, Hope Nicole Bleckwehl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Preparing instructors of adult learners to address the needs of minority students, Travell Unique Brock Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Gaming towards academic and physical success, Eric Burt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

My philosophy of educational leadership, David A. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper

21st century teaching, learning, and one-to-one computing, Sarah Davison 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

What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Stephanie Renee Dougherty Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

School library orientation: Introducing teachers to the roles and services of teacher librarians, Allison Emery Open Access Graduate Research Paper

My philosophy of educational leadership, Jody L. Fink Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Importance of teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction texts, Valeria Jo Frey 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Growing epidemic of videogame addiction, Christopher S. Hager 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

Play therapy with adults, Lisa E. Heiden Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Cyberbullying : a preventative method, Kristen A. Hoelscher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing Open Access Graduate Research Paper

How poverty affects social development, behavior, and academics of children : how can school personnel help?, Jessica Holm-Blackburn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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

Understanding gender stereotypes and their impact on clients, Stacey Hurt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Accountability for comprehensive school counseling programs in Iowa, Emily N. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

LGB students and the school environment, Molly C. Juhl Open Access Graduate Research Paper

How teacher-librarians can effectively support technology integration in 21st century schools, Holly L. Karlen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Online counseling : risks, benefits, and future development, Lindsey J. Kenison-Severson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

An herbal ABC book: A contribution to information available to children and adults, Linda Jo Kirkland Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Counselor-client connection, Sarah Larsen-Kos Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Bullying in America's middle schools : identifying factors that affect school environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Effective e-learning environments for adult learners, Lois A. Lindell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Using Web 2.0 technology to support collaborative learning in distance education, Sarah E. Ling Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Music and the brain, Kimberly D. Madison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Christine A. Mangrich Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Melissa A. Margretz Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Identity in second language learning: Access to the target language group, Stephanie J. Marra Open Access Graduate Research Paper

What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Deanna Martens Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Reflecting for action, Christopher J. McCarville Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Motivating middle level students : strategies to help reach and teach middle level students, Lisa L. Munsey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Educational leadership : a reflective essay, Craig D. Murray 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Self-mutilating behaviors, Patience Niemoth-Coleman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Barriers of technology integration in kindergarten through fifth grade, Theressa Northouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper

A preferred vision of educational leadership in schools : a reflective essay, Melinda A. Orris Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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