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. There are some papers/projects in this collection that were done for specific classes within the graduate curriculum. To view the Award Winners, click here.
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Submissions from 2009
Donor Intent: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature between Donors and Charities and the Legalities of Complying With the Donor’s Restrictions on Gifts, Sherry Kluender, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating and implementing literacy in a toddler classroom, Emily Knutson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Measuring Youth Worker Efficacy Levels in a Not-For-Profit Youth Development Setting, Carly Jean Konecny, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender Segregation and the Physical Education Classroom, Amanda Kopplin-Rodgers, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining Differences of Precompetition Sport Anxiety between Individual Sport and Team Sport Athletes, Jordan E. Lacy, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology-enriched learning environments : creating a classroom environment for the 21st century, Megan Lahey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Meeting academic needs through explicit vocabulary insturction, Ann D. M. Langenfeld, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of character education programs and their impact on student performance, Cara Marie Ludemann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Iowa State Fair in Iowa's History, Leann Matlage, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Princesses persevere: Seeking representations of gender equity in modern fairy tales, Erin Becker McConnell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Shooting Under Pressure: How Pressure Affects the Shooting Percentage of Men’s College Basketball Players, Brooks Joseph McKowen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Wisconsin Fast Plants to Incorporate Inquiry into the General Biology Curriculum at Linn-Mar High School, Steven R. Meeker, Science Education Program, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital storytelling, Erin Alynn Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies to improve the comprehension of struggling readers and the elementary level, Melissa Mueller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Benefits of Soccer within Diverse Soccer Programs and Their Cultural Differences, Aldin Muhamedagic, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preschool Spanish speakers who are learning English : factors related to later reading success, Debra S. Negley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The portrayal of volunteer firefighters in children's literature, Jamie Noack, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Using online rubrics to make project grading more standardized and efficient, Sandra Ann Groff O'Brien, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"I can do it" and you can, too : toddlers and autonomy in a multicultural classroom, Chelssi Lynn Michelle Parrott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Utility of a Non-exercise Method of Estimating Aerobic Capacity, Meghan Phillips, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Forest City: the city on the hill, Teresa Pietsch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Not enough non-fiction literacy material in early childhood, Melani L. Piscitelli, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Time for books : motivating children through choice, change, and chances to read, Amy Prime, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist practices that positively impact literacy development and motivation in young children, Sara Pruss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Attention Deficit Disorder in Children's and Young Adult Literature, Ambri Refer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective family literacy practices, Stefanie Naumburg Riepe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Intensity vs. Duration of Exercise in Producing Cardiovascular Benefits, Katie Lynn Sandbulte, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of the Iowa Reinstatement of the Professional Teacher Librarian Requirement on School Libraries, Kelly Schaufenbuel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of technology on primary students' phonemic awareness achievement, Joy Marie Schirmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
“Atmosphere and Climate”: A Curricular Guide for High School Environmental Science a Creative Component, Kari M. Schmidt, Science Education Program, 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
The impact of oral language activities in preschool on reading competence in kindergarten and beyond, Melissa Sifert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children with cleft lips and/or palates in early childhood classrooms : overcoming obstacles and misconceptions, Angel Simons, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family with domestic violence, La Tonya R. Stokes, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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
Problem-based Learning in the Middle School Science Classroom, Lesley Taylorson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exercise Benefits for People With Multiple Sclerosis, Ethan Tews, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of differentiation for the struggling reader, Christine M. Troyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Postpartum Depression and Universal Screening: Consequences, Benefits, and Barriers, Jennifer Setzer Trumbull, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher-Child Relationships in Early Childhood Classrooms, Michelle Tuttle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sign language and gestures in young early childhood, Donna Uhlenberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructing for fluency in the first grade, Kim Vierkant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Development Project: Water Quality Unit, Keith Weber, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of instructional materials on the motivational of struggling readers, Kimberly Weeks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best grouping practices for reading instruction, Stacia Ann Weisskopf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of applied behavior analysis on teaching social skills to young children with autism, Michelle Yeggy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Youth Volunteerism: By Looking at Who Volunteers and Why Organizations May Be Able to Recruit Youth to Become Long-Standing Volunteers, Kathryn M. Zimmerly, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling and educating deaf individuals, Sarah Zollar, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling Instruction in the Classroom, Kristin Zweibohmer, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2008
Hydrogen production through the process of electrolysis can benefit fuel conservation in automobiles, Wade D. Stahr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Rapid eLearning : its impact on instructional design in the corporate world, Stephen W. Acheson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addicted to food : food as a drug, Emily A. Axvig Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Cross-Curricular Science: Lessons in Quadrant D, Barbara Bates, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivation success and failure, Dawn D. Buol, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gaming towards academic and physical success, Eric Burt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Physical Activity Among Women 50 Years and Older, Nikke Carrion, Division of Health Promotion and Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
My philosophy of educational leadership, David A. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Standardized Testing and Alternative Assessment as a Means of Measuring the Science Student, Johnpaul L. Collins, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The History of Athletic Scholarships, Nathan O. Courtney, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-Determination Theory and Applications to Physical Education and Coaching, Eric Wayne Crandall, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining if the use of certification goals in Accelerated Reader impacts student selection of books, Randy J. Crawford, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
21st century teaching, learning, and one-to-one computing, Sarah Davison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
National Board of Professional Standards Portfolio Project, Daniel De Groot, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cost of manufacturing: Experiment to establish process-specific cost functions for a deviation based cost formulation, Parikshit Rajendra Deshmukh 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, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School library orientation: Introducing teachers to the roles and services of teacher librarians, Allison Emery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
My philosophy of educational leadership, Jody L. Fink Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cultivating Baby Boomers and Generation Xers: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature of the Motivational Techniques for Nonprofit Organizational Fundraisers to Consider When Cultivating Donors Categorized as Baby Boomers and Generation Xers, Jane A. Flanagan, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Importance of teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction texts, Valeria Jo Frey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
No One Will Love You If You Are Fat, Mary Lynn Gerzema, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study on the effectiveness of Kurzweil software on improving participation and comprehension with special education students in the science classroom, Christina Glaub, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hearing Loss and the Role of Physical Education for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children, Anastassia Alexandrovna Grineva, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Visual perceptions: A study of how children can learn through pictures, Melody L. Gustas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of the portrayal of evil in fairy tales and contemporary fantasy fiction, Donna Gwinnup, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children’s web site: History of Elkader, Iowa… for kids, Nancy Healy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing, Division of School Library Studies, 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, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Agritourism: Success Factors of Leisure Farm Business in Taiwan, Yin-Ya Huang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coeducational and Single-Sex Physical Education in Middle School: Impact on Physical Activity Levels, Sarah Huffer, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding gender stereotypes and their impact on clients, Stacey Hurt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Janesville CSD K-12 School Library: A Facility Design and Development Study, Christine Jacobs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accountability for comprehensive school counseling programs in Iowa, Emily N. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of Effort Measured by Heart Rate of 5th Grade Boys and Girls, Laura Jennelle, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Feasibility Assessment for a Bed and Breakfast Associated With the University of Northern Iowa, Seth A. Johnson, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperation or Irritation: The Relationship Between Teacher-Librarians and Public Librarians in the North Central Iowa Library Service Area, Joette L. Kofoot, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counselor-client connection, Sarah Larsen-Kos Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mississippi River Towns: From Dubuque, Iowa to Hamilton, Illinois, Bonnie Jean Lawhorn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Study of Rural Iowans' Challenges and Benefits in Buying and Owning a Wind Turbine as Their Source of Renewable Energy, Garth LeFevre Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in America's middle schools : identifying factors that affect school environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective e-learning environments for adult learners, Lois A. Lindell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Web 2.0 technology to support collaborative learning in distance education, Sarah E. Ling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Music and the brain, Kimberly D. Madison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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, Department of Languages and Literatures, 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
Disordered Eating in the Athletic Population: A Review of Literature, Randi Lyn Mehmen, Division of Athletic Training, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review Examining the § 501 (H) Election and § IRC 501 (C)(3) Organizations, Kimberly Anne Hefernan Moss, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating middle level students : strategies to help reach and teach middle level students, Lisa L. Munsey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision of educational leadership in schools : a reflective essay, Melinda A. Orris Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Comparison of the National Park Service Between Korea and the US, Beom Park, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Teaching of Elementary School Science in the Pre and Post No Child Left Behind Era: For Better or Worse?, Jeffrey K. Perkins, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology integration into the elementary school curriculum, Yulia Vladimirovna Koreshkova Poblete, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
History of Inclusive Recreation, Renee Raap, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
My philosophy of educational leadership : a reflective essay, Lincoln James Rasche Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivational Factors of Seasonal Volunteers: A Study of the Student Conservation Association, Cory J. Roegner, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Research and reflection on successful principal leadership : a reflective essay, Leah M. Rogers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing electronic portfolios, Courtney Rogne, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character counts! incentive program : implementation and evaluation, Julie A. Rouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting student success in online courses, Cecilia Ruhlmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Electroconvulsive therapy : a brief overview, Adam A. Sauceda Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The psychosocial effects of pediatric cancer on young adult cancer survivors, Jacob D. Schaefer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Insects: A Sixth Grade Curriculum Unit, Katherine Schultz, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teenage Life in the Fat Lane, Kristi Shreffler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective homework in the middle school, Kelly J. Simon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leadership and education : a reflective essay, Erik J. Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Restructuring a Secondary Business Curriculum for the 21st Century, Eric Springer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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
What I believe about leadership education : a reflective essay, Melissa M. Stuber, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Freshman Transition Retreat, Amy E. Swisher, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of the National Board Certification Process on the Instructional Practices of Teacher Librarians, Deanne Thiede, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Body image disturbance : cultural differences, how it develops, its impact, and clinical implications, Priscilla Villarreal, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Artificial Satellites: Lessons About Perspectives, Tom L. Wagner, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Application of a fifth grade group with behavioral adjustment difficulties, Lindsey B. Wahl Vandrovec, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The portrayal of bullying in young adult fiction novels, Deanna L. Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A vision for leading and learning : a reflective essay, Todd M. Werner, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Reform: A Comparison of a Teacher Created Rock Unit and the SEPUP Rock and Mineral Unit, Derek Thomas Wibe, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board of Professional Standards Portfolio Option, Rochelle Rene Wilkins, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Sarah E. Willenborg, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Micronesian Youth in Hawaii: Development of After School Programs to Support Micronesian Youth in Selected Schools in Hawaii, Hao Yang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alcohol use among adolescents, Malynda R. Zuck, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2007
What I Believe About Leadership and Education: A Reflective Essay, Douglas M. Spahn, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Use of learning styles in the selection of instructional strategies : Does pedagogy lead to practice?, Roger E. Baker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP) : a model for English language learners, Edith L. Bakley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Introversion : relationship with mental well-being, Elizabeth A. Balder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sandplay with children in the school setting, Sophie I. Banwarth Open Access Graduate Research Paper
NBPTS Portfolio Option: Young Adolescence Science, Mary Margaretta Beck, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family literacy nights : factors for success, Crystal Betts, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Advisory programs : organization and implementation, Angela Ruth Black, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home and school literacy partnerships : building stronger tomorrows hand in hand, Tera Bockenstedt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Adam R. Booth Open Access Graduate Research Paper
NBPTS Portfolio Option, Cindy L. Borske, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fathers as readers : A program for African American fathers and their children, Amber Nicole Boyd, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
When to refer : Religiosity and counseling students' decision to refer GLBT clients, Cynthia R. Boyle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Acupuncture for Labor Pain Management a Review of the Literature, Saraj Brainard, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Global Gag Rule: Implications for Feminism, NGO Funding, and Women’s Global Health, Amanda L. Breeden, Women's and Gender Studies Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Julie A. Bride Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"Feelin' blue, oh what to do?": coping with negative emotions, Jana L. Brinkman, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of parental involvement on student achievement, Meghan J. Budke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impacts of cyberbullying, Kelly Burns Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Practice what you preach : a look at retention research and classroom practice, Angela R. Carpenter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Christopher A. Cartee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading strategies for struggling readers in the middle school, Kathleen Claeys, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dealing with grief and depression issues in schools, Nykole L. Conrad Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of service learning on children, Cedilia R. Corken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Guided reading in early childhood classrooms, Shyla Dawn Crosser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Crisis management in education, Jamie L. Cusick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exercise : nature's defense against depression and anxiety, Holly A. Dorenkamp Open Access Graduate Research Paper
From isolation to integration : an in-class writing model for literacy specialists, Sarah Nadine Dorsey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Measuring Levels of Satisfaction, Commitment, and Constraints of Middle-Age Women Exercising in Fitness Centers, Melissa Dowd, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of mentoring first year teachers, Julia Lynn Doyle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The What, the Why, and the How of using repeated readings of poetry to increase reading fluency, Melissa Feldmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year round schooling, Rita Danielle Fiala, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Angela C. Fogle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using picture books to enhance content area reading, Tamra C. Foster, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using a balanced literacy approach in elementary schools, Jennifer Lynn Freeman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Roles and reflections : using team teaching to improve literacy teaching, Jennifer L. Frett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading intervention : using self-assessment to increase fluency and comprehension for struggling readers, Paula L. Ganzeveld, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivation for leisure reading : a model Camp Adventure curriculum, Nicole Beth Geopfert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Partnering with homeschoolers: Collaborations between homeschoolers and public schools, Sharon Gerst, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading aloud to children : is there a relationship to reading achievement?, Stephanie Gierstorf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adult learners : who are they, and what do they need to succeed?, Antoinette Givens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abuse and dissociation disorder, Myrtle Godfrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Lisa L. Goedken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-Esteem & Developmental Assets: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature off the Relationship between Self-Esteem and Developmental Assets in Adolescents, Angela Gorsuch, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Compliance of Iowa Private Foundations with the Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence, Julie Patricia Gosselink, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Evaluation of the Relationship between Physical Fitness Measures and Academic Achievement, George Victor Harnick, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of digital storytelling in a language arts classroom, Joseph J. Hegland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision for leading : a reflective essay, Carrie M. Heinzerling Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading comprehension : what strategies make a difference?, Jill Helgerson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inclusion of special needs students into the regular education classroom, Jennifer S. Hemann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the needs of the adult learner in the instructional design environment, Takeisha Henfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating Readings Outside of the Textbook Into a High School Science Curriculum, Melissa Hesner, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building relationships to support self-regulation, Sherice Hetrick-Ortman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Investigating the impact of data-driven decision making on elementary curriculum and its implications for teaching and learning, Sara A. Hofer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Student Achievement at the Middle Level: Is Block Scheduling a Viable Option in Science Education?, Julie A. Holub, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The benefits of collaboration and co-teaching in the elementary grades, Katherine Kelley Hoover, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using high interest reading material to motivate struggling and reluctant readers, Nicoles C. Hoover, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of the Literature Related to Pregnant Adolescents and Their Use of Doulas as Childbirth Support, Janet Hunter, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A commitment to excellence in educational leadership: a reflective essay, Michelle A. Hunt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Tree identification and age project, Mark Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision for school leadership : a reflective essay, Tamela J. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Julia M. Jorgenson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Compilation of critical element papers for principalship cohort, Ryan K. Junge Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adolescent populations : implications and implementation of LGBT guidance programs, Adam L. Karsten Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Use of social stories for students with autism spectrum disorders, Alicia Ann Karwal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature review of the think-aloud reading comprehension strategy for teacher use in the classroom, Cindy Kathryn Kauder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of grouping for reading instruction on student attitude and self-concept, Michelle Renee Keegan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative teaching : how can co-teaching be implemented effectively in the classroom?, Elizabeth Lea Kelly, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Debra A. Kisch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Brandon M. Kleve Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Thomas Keegan Knight Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board of Teaching Standards Portfolio Option, Karen Koenig, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Todd M. Kress Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adolescent dating abuse, Becky Krieg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dental Health and Nutrition in Low-Income Preschool Children, Tonya R. Krueger, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Objectional Language in Young Adult Literature: A Mixed Method Analysis of Twenty-Five Novels, Ann P. Larkin Kurt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using PowerPoint created talking books for reading fluency instruction, Gretchen R. Lawyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Think-Alouds : thinking beyond the text to increase reading comprehension, Jennifer Marie Lee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
University of Northern Iowa Intramural Sports Employee Manual, Darin Eugene Leigh, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Communication between classroom teachers and Reading Recovery teachers : a study of teacher perceptions, Erika Northey Lentz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of nutrition on academic achievement, Julie A. Long Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting resilience in inner city youth : implications for counselors, Anthony D. Lymus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assistive technology : an instructional tool to assist college students with written language disabilities, Isandra Martinez-Marrero, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Leona M. McCall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Jay Meier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Role of classroom questioning strategies as they relate to reading comprehension, Catherine M. Metz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Investigation on the Failure of a Snap Ring in the Power Shift Transmission (PST) of a Tractor, Riazuddin Mohammed Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
African Americans participation and counseling, Tawanna L. Moore Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of Motivation in Youth Sports: Review of Reversal Achievement Goal Theories, Amel Muhamedagic, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An administrator's look at leadership and education : a reflective essay, Mark Musker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Jerry L. Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coaching Styles and How They Relate to the Sport of Men’s Basketball, Jonathan Bruce Nelson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A voice for our children : what I believe about leadership and education, Angela J. Noel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading high schools : a reflective essay, Troy M. Osterhaus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board of Teaching Standards Portfolio Option, Nathan Oswald, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social Interaction Patterns between Children with and without Disabilities during Recreation Activities, Mary A. Parramore, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Female Adolescent Experience: Barriers to Physical Activity, Roberta Katherine Parsons, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding children's thinking at the moment of writing, Steve Peterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Diane Pick-Harrington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How does home literacy help children?, Katie Pick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Portfolio Option, Dawn Marie Posekany, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Nicholas A. Proud Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Discovering DNA, Melisa Reilly, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of building classroom community, Sara A. Retallick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Psychological barriers to white counselors' racial identity development, Kathleen Rice Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Christopher J. Robertson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play Behaviors on Outdoor Play Structures, Angela Dawn Rodriquez, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A reflective practitioner as a leader of learning, change and service : a reflective essay, LeShane O. Saddler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of the school counselor and Internet predators, Julie A. Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Investigating the effects of an elective abortion on women's mental health, Marilyn Schneiderman 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
The advantages and challenge of fluency instruction, Jennifer Schroeder-Van Cleve, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of Readers' Workshop in a first grade classroom, Tara Lynn Seery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children with developmental disabilities : considering positive impact on the family system, Tracie L. Self Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Readers' workshop: Giving students time, choice, and flexibility in the classroom, Jennifer Lynn Shaffer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using music and movement to enhance learning, Lisa L. Snitker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring Influential Pioneers of Youth Related Delinquency Theories, LaTika Monique Speller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Evidence Base of Vocabulary Development: Theory and Instruction, Susan L. Stark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inventive spelling in the early childhood classroom, Denielle J. Stuntz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ready or not, here they come : a look at kindergarten readiness, Sara J. Swyter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A reflective administrator to lead in learning : a reflective essay, Garrick Teckenburg, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Application of the Sport Commitment Model to Strength and Conditioning, Nicholas Ryan Troupe, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Recognition of Stroke Symptoms by the General Public Associated with Delayed Hospital Presentation: A Health Awareness Challenge, Shannon Rudolph Umthum, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Full inclusion and collaborative teaching : the new wave in education, Mindy Underwood, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling children of alcoholics in schools, Melinda Voss, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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
Utilizing Heart Rate Monitors as a Program Assessment Tool in a Fifth Grade Physical Education Curriculum, Kelly Wieser, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mental Imagery Use During Rehabilitation From Athletic Injuries, Kristin P. Williams, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Learning Cycles in the Biology Classroom, Christine Winstead, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective technology integration strategies in an elementary classroom, Karen M. Worden, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-injury and the school counselor, Carla J. Wosoba, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to assist in the teaching of reading instruction, Hallie M. Wyatt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education: a reflective essay, Mary Yamoah, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Judgmental Heuristics in Nonprofit Organizations’ Web Sites, Jennifer Sue Yarrow, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using distance education to deliver English instruction in Indonesia, Muhammad Yaumi, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Considerations for the Diagnosis of Personality Disorders in Adolescents, Katherine J. Young-Kent, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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
Comparing Computer Aided Drafting Curriculum of Maquoketa Community School District in Relation to Twenty Other Schools' Computer Aided Drafting Programs in the State of Iowa, Rhonda S. Welford Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of divorce in a society with ever-changing family structures, Rebecca L. Ahlstrom Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reflective practitioner as the leader of learning : a reflective essay, Julie A. Amendt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nebbe's Nature Nest : a summary of an animal assisted therapy camp, Trisha L. Ames Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Optimal characteristics for happy and satisfying marriages, Britni J. Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What happened to Dad: A portrayal of teenage fathers in young adult literature, Becky R. Schafer Andrews, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reaching older less proficient readers with books suggested in a standard bibliography, Sandra E. Antons, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred way for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Travis M. Axeen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An introduction to body dysmorphic disorder for mental health counselors, Teresa M. Barrett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for educational leadership : a reflective essay, Amy M. Beach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Americans with Disabilities Act and how it affects post-secondary education, Annette Louise Beck, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of emotional intelligence in everyday life : what counselors can do to reinforce E.I. in couples counselings, Bridget M. Bencke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intuition, reflection, and theory: Student and teacher learning through multigenre memoir, Angela A. Benham, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Co-Teaching Environmental Science, Amanda R. Benson, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the elderly in fiction for young people, Deborah Louise Berthelsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Emergent literacy learning, Tera Bockenstedt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of including peers in social skills training for students with autism, Cortney Boulden, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Luminous Light, Angela Breitbach, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of bullying on elementary students, Renee E. Bullerman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Service Attributes of an Iowa Ski Resort: An Application of the Importance-Performance Analysis, Shawn Michael Burke, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children Experiencing Parental Incarceration: An Examination of Literature and Supportive Programming, Telisa A. Burt, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The corporate university : effective strategies used to create a productive corporate training program, Eduardo Calderon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Antibiotic Resistance and Multi-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria in Athletics, Chad Cerullo, Division of Athletic Training, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Attachment disorders in residential treatment, John Church Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using High-Order Questioning to Investigate Marine Animal Phyla, Tanya Conrad, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership in education : a reflective essay, James R. Cook Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing writers, Ann Craig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding the mind-body connection for optimal health and healing, Molly M. Cretsinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Valerie J. Daily Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reflections on culture, change, and service in educational leadership, Jonathan J. Dennis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Brian J. Downing Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Posttraumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents, Mary R. Driscoll Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Melinda S. Dunlap Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing bibliotherapy: Noah & friends, Ryan Ealy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Harry Potter: A comparison of the characters, themes, setting and plot with the Arthurian legend, Diane L. Engbretson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Augmentation of reading across the curriculum, student exploration of literature, and library collection development through the compilation of a comprehensive annotated bibliography of high school content area literature, Patricia J. ErkenBrack, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Key components in an online class, Renae Darlene Farrell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Suggested core materials for early childhood programs, Erin Feingold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The phenomenon of math anxiety, Mary S. Fliehler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Value of Black and White in an Era of Color: A Textual Analysis of Black and White Illustrations in Picture Books, Theresa Forret, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies for bridging the gender gap in technology use : from education to the workplace, Martha Frazier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation of the Under-Representation of African American Athletic Directors in Division IA Intercollegiate Athletics, William T. Freeney, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Working with children suffering from abuse and neglect, Shalon L. Frye Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The In Utero Transfer of Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Mark Edward Gamble, Division of Health Promotion and Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A textual analysis of the role of women in historical fiction for young people, Jennifer Youngblut Gassman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constraint on Leisure: An Autoethnography of Constraining Factors in My Leisure Experience, Leila Ghayoor-Rod, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Daily drawing and writing activities in a preschool classroom, Lynn Glaser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The availability of young adult fiction containing overt gay and lesbian characters in secondary schools in Northeast Iowa Area Education Agency 1, Misty Dawn Gray, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Joseph L. Green II Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Delivering English Language Camps in China, Jennifer Hall, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary development through math journaling using technology resources in an elementary math classroom, Debbie Hansel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of computational fluency, Cassandra Hart, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mom's the word: The portrayal of the single mother/son relationship in children's literature, Sheryl Renee Haveman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Planning A Small-Scale Wind-Electric Generating System in Tama County Iowa, Michael Edward Hay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Transferring a face-to-face course to online instruction at a community college, Brenda Heitmeyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How Jesse Cosby Relates to the History of Leisure and Youth Services in Black Hawk County, Jesse Clinton Henderson, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leading to develop a culture of learning : a reflective essay, Stacie A. Henderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Paul R. Henely Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of the kindergarten : history, concerns, and guidelines for developing an effective kindergarten program, Amanda N. Herber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification Portfolio, Margaret Hogan, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A solution-focused approach to school counseling, Holly Dawn Honey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cyberbullying: a workshop for parents, Erin Jackson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of Achievement Goal Theory in Physical Education, Julie A. Jahn, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Components of inclusion, Jodi Janssen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building partnerships between teachers and families to enhance literacy learning, Lisa Jasiewicz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : reflective research, Trent A. Jeffrey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy with victims of child abuse, Annie E. Jessen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A holistic self-identity model, Jacquelyne R. Joens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Caught or taught : development of a middle school spelling program, Jennie M. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of Selected Determinants of Youth Physical Activity, Emily M. Jones, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Review and recommendations for the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa regarding Phase II compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Rebecca Kauten Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a web-based video tutorial on using HyperStudio, Sangsun Kim, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering high schools : a reflective essay, Shane R. Knoche Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling gifted youth : problems and procedures, Susan C. Koldenhoven Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in middle level mathematics teaching and learning, Wendy Sue Korte, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational leadership and the vital role it plays, Brian T. Kuhle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Post traumatic stress disorder and the benefits of guided mental imagery in treatment, Lisa A. Langstraat Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Contextual learning vs. standardized testing : and the winner is ... ?, Lorinda Leedom, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are appropriate interventions and treatment programs for children with severe autism in an educational setting?, Michelle Leicht, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The factors preventing the successful implementation of a middle level advisory program at one middle school, Gina Grasso Leonard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Face-to-face training versus Web-based training : which instructional approach is better?, Nichola J. Lewis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
SHHHHH! The Negative Effect of Librarian Stereotypes on Junior High Students, Kerry Lust, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Tashona R. Marshall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Athletic Training Education: A Review of Literature, Abigail S. McCorkel, School of Applied Human Sciences, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of alcoholics : a struggle through childhood and adulthood, Christina M. McGreevey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What Does Research Tell Us About Coeducational and Single-Sex Physical Education, Jaimie McMullen, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Brian J. Meaney Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational leadership in an age of accountability : a reflective essay, Laura J. Medberry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Quality communication with parents, Michelle Meier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Role-play and counselor education : bridging the practice-theory gap in prepracticum clinical training, Brian T. Merrick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional portfolios : creating a framework for teacher accountability portfolios, Stephany K. Messer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What is the meaning of This!?: A Case Study of a Small, Public School in Iowa and its Acceptable Use Policy Interpretation, Patricia L. Miles, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating Reading Comprehension Tools into an Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum, Stephanie Monahan, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of emotional intelligence in counseling bilingual Latinos who avoid expressing or experiencing emotions, Mayra A. Montalvo Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exemplary educational leadership : a reflective essay, Sarah E. Morgan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leading from within : a reflective essay, John C. Mutum Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of vocabulary in the classroom, Sherri Neofotist, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' motivation to read independently, Benjamin David Olsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Child sexual abuse, Anna Maria Opperman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spirituality and counseling : an integration into practice, Nikole D. Paulie Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review and Grant Proposal for a Women’s Wellness Program, Laura Poppen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-mutilation : a misunderstood behavior, Carmon Rasmussen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading comprehension strategies for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Susan Reese, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Online counseling : effectiveness, benefits, roadblocks, and ethical dilemmas, Julia Aguilar Reyes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing appropriate social interventions for preschool-age children with mild autism spectrum disorders, Angela M. Riesberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Education must change : a reflective essay, Ryan K. Riewerts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The lessons and experiences of my transformation into an educational leader : a reflective essay, Kelli Kathleen Rixner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading PK-12 schools : a reflective essay, Derek L. Roberts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The high cost of bullying, Ramona J. Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The practices of a successful educational leader : a reflective essay, Christopher K. Schmit Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sign to learn : sign language as a teaching tool in hearing classrooms, Angela M. Schneden, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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
Collaborative leadership is a critical element essential for exemplary educational leadership : a reflective essay, William R. Sieck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist education : exploring the constructivist theory and No Child Left Behind to develop an effective kindergarten program, Leigh M. Siegert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Revision of the Carlisle Elementary preschool standards based on the Iowa Early Learning Standards, Marne M. Sievers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character education, Kim Slater, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of incarcerated mothers, Kisha Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating interactive writing throughout the day in a kindergarten classroom, Amy Sobaski, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Where are the Girls in Young Adult Sports Fiction Books?, Sara Stark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational Leadership, Aaron J. Stecker, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
M is for Marshalltown, Beth S. Steffa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Narrative therapy treatment for adolescents with drug abuse, Julie F. Stevens, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The advantages and disadvantages of recess, Nicole Sullivan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keys to Effective Leadership: the Principal's Role - a Reflective Essay, Amy R. Sulzbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding the Effectiveness of Sponsorship: A Review of Literature, Xiaoyan Su, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Problem Based Learning, Susan Tebbe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Empowering Families From the Start: Kindergarten Family Nights, Melissa M. Teggatz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Neal E. Thompson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year-Round Education, Kara Trentz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining Coaching Efficacy, Amanda Marie Truax, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher autonomy : a review of the research literature, Jaime A. Usma-Wilches, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements for leading secondary schools, Darci J. Wagner, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Dietary Intervention, Specifically the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet, on the Behavior and the Learning Abilities of Children Who Have Been Diagnosed with Autism., Amy Wallace, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nebbe's Nature Nest : a summary of an animal assisted therapy camp, Nicole A. Whisler, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of Economics on the Health Determinants of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, Dan Winder, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Importance of eHealth in the Education of Underserved Populations, Shanel L. Winfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of music education in early childhood classrooms, Melissa J. Wolf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Uncovering perspectives and attitudes toward inclusion : a study of parents, students and teachers, Rea-Eleene Woolley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-harm : a review of its nature, assessment and treatment, CJ Yerington, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sending Children Who Are Medically Fragile to School, Aulanda L. Zenner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender Differences in American Children's Oral Narratives, Nadezda M. Zernova, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using American Library Association's Current Notable Literature for Younger and Middle Readers to Help Enhance the 6 + 1 Trait Writing™ Model in the Elementary Classroom, Debra Zwank, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2005
Manufacturing Companies and the Information Age in the U.S., Marcos Reynero Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
The Subjectivity of Visual Inspection: Variables That Influence Inspector Decisions About Quality at a Cabinet Manufacturing Business, Bradley R. Bechthold Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of educational leadership, Cheryl J. Bentley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Value stream mapping for the core department in foundry of a tractor manufacturing firm, Narendra Bhati Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Al Blocker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding the plight of the terminally ill population, Richelle C. Bouska Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Kathlynn W. Breinich Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Matthew R. Bro Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of today's high school counselor in working with students with special needs, Josh T. Carnelley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Use of Physical Activity as a Form of Punishment: Attitudinal Influence on Behavior, Mackenzie Rae Casey, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Katie E. Christiansen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Karen J. Coates. Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Learning Cycles to Introduce the Nature of Science, Sally Coleman, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The nature of bullying in schools, Rachel M. Cole Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Components of effective peer helper programs, Aaron M. Cretin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading an exemplary school : a reflective essay, Shauna Dennison Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Oppositional defiant disorder : using family therapy and parent training techniques for effective treatment outcomes, Caroline S. Dieken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Becoming a better me : an examination of character education at the elementary level, Lori D. Dobbin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Catholic saints: An exploration and inspiration in faith, Therese Drey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Toward successful student writers: Change and growth in writing workshop, Kirstey Ewald, Department of Languages and Literatures, 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
Automated External Defibrillator Deployment in Fitness Facilities: A Review of Literature, Jennie Feltes, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using web-based material to support secondary science curriculum, Ghadeer Filimban, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Theresa A. Fisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of reciprocal teaching strategies on reading comprehension, Mary Jo Fitzgerald Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of parental alcoholism on children, Ryan A. Flaherty Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Diane Shumate Foley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Forming Developmental Mentoring Relationships: An Analysis of Pre-match Training, Kasee Fuller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ukimwi : HIV/AIDS in Kenya, Virginia Wangui Gathua Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fundamentals that result in a well-managed school : a reflective essay, Brian Gravel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating spirituality into the counseling session : facilitating positive changes, Bruce A. Gregory Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of divorce on children and adolescents, Rachelle A. Haker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social Issues in Biology: A Course Template, Marcey J. Hand, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy, Melissa A. Hardman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of cooperative groups and single gender classrooms, Kara Haugen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Overview of attachment disorder and effective treatments for children, Kathryn H. Hedican Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implications of anger and school violence, Ronda Hilbert, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nature and its application with students who have special needs, Nicholas J. Hoeger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Eliminating the fear factor : fostering an environment of equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in schools, Lana L. Hollar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cutting and self-mutilating behaviors among adolescent girls : a counselor's role in understanding and treatment, Carla C. Hughes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Ralph J. Hughes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Structured Imagery Training Program for Collegiate Basketball Players, David Lee Huss, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Michael J. Irvin 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
Meeting the accountability challenge in guided reading instruction, Rachelle E. Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is teaching history reasonable, worthwhile, and beneficial in the elementary grades?, Jill Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An effective leader : a reflective essay, Darin Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements essential for exemplary educational leadership, Kara T. Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nuclear Chemistry Unit Designed for Ames Community School District Chemistry Classes, Alan John Junck, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
