Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2006
A textual analysis of the role of women in historical fiction for young people, Jennifer Youngblut Gassman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Twins in the Kindergarten Classroom : What Factors Do Parents Consider When Deciding Whether to Place Their Same-Gendered Twins in Separate or Joint Classrooms?, Tammy Marie Gehling Open Access Thesis
Constraint on Leisure: An Autoethnography of Constraining Factors in My Leisure Experience, Leila Ghayoor-Rod Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternative high schools: what types of programs lead to the greatest level of effectiveness?, Timothy W. Gilson Open Access Dissertation
Daily drawing and writing activities in a preschool classroom, Lynn Glaser 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education, Joseph L. Green II Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Iowa Physical Educators’ Access to Usage of, and Perceived Importance of Technology in the Field of Physical Education, Jennifer Hadler Open Access Thesis
Vocabulary development through math journaling using technology resources in an elementary math classroom, Debbie Hansel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of computational fluency, Cassandra Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mom's the Word: The Portrayal of the Single Mother/Son Relationship in Children's Literature, Sheryl Renee Haveman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
IEP team decision-making process in the reintegration of special education students: A qualitative analysis of exiting decisions, Kenneth G. Hayes Open Access Dissertation
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 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 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
Components of inclusion, Jodi Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building partnerships between teachers and families to enhance literacy learning, Lisa Jasiewicz 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
Stages of Change, Process of Change, Self-Efficacy, Decisional Balance, and Behavior Intention for Exercise Behavior by Young Adults, Danielle Johnson Open Access Thesis
Caught or taught : development of a middle school spelling program, Jennie M. Johnson 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 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
Perception of Youth Participation of Human Service Collaboration Among Youth Workers in Hong Kong, Yuet-Mui Kong Open Access Thesis
Best practices in middle level mathematics teaching and learning, Wendy Sue Korte Open Access Graduate Research Paper
United States American students' experience with and orientation toward international diversity in a Midwestern comprehensive university setting, Olga V. Kostareva Open Access Dissertation
Educational leadership and the vital role it plays, Brian T. Kuhle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Obesity in Adolescents and Its Associations With Physical Activity and Diet, Soyang Kwon Open Access Thesis
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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are appropriate interventions and treatment programs for children with severe autism in an educational setting?, Michelle Leicht Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The factors preventing the successful implementation of a middle level advisory program at one middle school, Gina Grasso Leonard Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Face-to-face training versus Web-based training : which instructional approach is better?, Nichola J. Lewis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the relationship between mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge among pre-service teachers, Hsueh-I Martin Lo Open Access Dissertation
An investigation into microwave energy to soften scrap tire rubber aiding existing mechanical separation processes, Russell Jon Lucas Open Access Thesis
SHHHHH! The Negative Effect of Librarian Stereotypes on Junior High Students, Kerry Lust Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship of Time Spent Training at Three Physiological Loads and Performance in Endurance Athletes, Nicholas L. Maas Open Access Thesis
Need, qualifications, training, responsibilities, and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education : a qualitative case study approach, Heather L. Marolf Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Tashona R. Marshall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of alcoholics : a struggle through childhood and adulthood, Christina M. McGreevey 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 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 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 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
Family, child, teacher perceptions of what African American adult family members think and do to assist their elementary school-aged children to become better readers, Shadrack Gabriel Msengi Open Access Dissertation
Separation Anxiety Within the School Context: A Qualitative Study of the Beliefs and Practices of Parents and Teachers, Lauryn C. Muller Open Access Thesis
Leading from within : a reflective essay, John C. Mutum Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of vocabulary in the classroom, Sherri Neofotist Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' motivation to read independently, Benjamin David Olsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
No Child Left Behind (2001) and high stakes tests : how they affect teachers' experiences in the classroom, Emily N. Olson Open Access Thesis
Child sexual abuse, Anna Maria Opperman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Correlation Between Acculturation and Health Promotion Behavior Among Hispanics/Latinos in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Ki-Hyung Park Open Access Thesis
Spirituality and counseling : an integration into practice, Nikole D. Paulie Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring intersectionality in education: The intersection of gender, race, disability, and class, Amy J. Petersen Open Access Dissertation 2008 Award
There are no winners here: Teacher thinking and student underachievement in the 6th grade, Sue L. Pettit Open Access Dissertation
Self-mutilation : a misunderstood behavior, Carmon Rasmussen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading comprehension strategies for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Susan Reese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher perceptions on professional study groups as an effective means to successful guided reading implementation, Melissa Kay Reimer Open Access Thesis
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 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
Functional behavioral assessment : a new model for interviewing, Shelley K. Schafer Open Access Thesis
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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Direction of Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen: Theatre UNI, Spring Semester 2004, Megan E. Schumacher Open Access Thesis
Gender and policing : an analysis of police departments as gendered organizations, Kimberly L. Seavey Open Access Thesis
Attributing success and failure : attribution theory at work, Ellen M. Shay 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Revision of the Carlisle Elementary preschool standards based on the Iowa Early Learning Standards, Marne M. Sievers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing diversity: A case study of teacher educators' views and instructional practices at a Midwestern university, Alina Slapac Open Access Dissertation
Character education, Kim Slater 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Job satisfaction of Iowa public school principals, Boris Sodoma Open Access Dissertation
Speech recognition: The interpretation of training and using speech recognition software from the perspectives of postsecondary students with learning challenges, Delann Soenksen Open Access Dissertation
Where are the Girls in Young Adult Sports Fiction Books?, Sara Stark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational Leadership, Aaron J. Stecker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
M is for Marshalltown, Beth S. Steffa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Narrative therapy treatment for adolescents with drug abuse, Julie F. Stevens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The contribution of socio-economic status and maturity on injury risk in youth soccer, Kristin Noel Stoneberg Open Access Thesis 2007 Award
Self-Perceptions and Peer Influence on Bullying Behavior, Jaime Strickler Open Access Thesis
The advantages and disadvantages of recess, Nicole Sullivan 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Problem Based Learning, Susan Tebbe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
