Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
The Prolonged Effects of Acute Stretching on Vertical Jump, Robert R. Hammill, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Visual communication and entertainment through animation, James T. Hamrock, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How telecommunications is assisting the United States in adult educational distance learning programs, telemedicine, and future applications, Minna Ann Harrison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology in education : is it working?, Daryl Hartwig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of technology integration on the elementary classroom with reading disabled students, Donna Heying, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher-controlled web pages and their impact on home/school communication, Colleen S. Hobus, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing a Reading Recovery shared classroom : good first-grade reading instruction for all, Bonnie L. Hoewing, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Eating Disorders: Personal Perspectives, Suzanne D. Holmes-Bunde, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Television violence : the impact and influence on children and adolescents, Preston B. Hoskins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A leadership model and supervisory skills perceived by production employees, supervisors, and managers as important to the improvement of employee performance in manufacturing, Douglas R. Hotek Open Access Dissertation
Family structure and children's academic achievement : the role of income and parental control, Jean M. Hoth, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Adolescent school refusal in Japan : implications for school counselors, Noriko Ido Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' intrinsic motivation to read and reading achievement : an examination of a reading incentive program, Jennifer Deann Jacobson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Home visits : building a team approach with families with children with special needs, Linda S. Jacoby, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Larry D. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Stepfamilies : implications and interventions for children, Deanna S. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improved literacy in the content areas, Mauri Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Through Whose Eyes, Susan Kay Aries Jolly, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational leadership : a reflective essay, Kimberly A. Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperative learning and academically gifted students, John Joynt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, David Kalkhoff Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School-based intervention programs for dropouts, Mmamiki Gaolatlhe Kamanakao, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Computer Animations on Secondary Students’ Understanding of the Crushing Can Chemical Demonstration, Resa Marie Kelly Open Access Thesis
Preservice teacher technology competencies : investigating levels of technology use by preservice teachers, Allison Y. Kenkel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Recreation and Leisure Programs in Building a Sense of Community among College Students, Kaori Kikuta, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effectiveness of self-monitoring for a preschooler with aggressive behaviors, Nicole Fay Kimball, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Using literacy booster lessons to maintain and extend reading recovery success in the primary grades, Karla K. Kittelson-Mackenzie, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What about me? : the final question of a suicidal teen, Peggy Ann Kleve, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing response journals in a reading workshop : one teacher's study of the effectiveness of reader response journals in evaluating individual progress, Molly A. Knipper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Existential mental health implications for kin-caregivers of Alzheimer's victims, Brock K. Knoll Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Looping : an old idea revisited, Steven J. Koester, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Authentic instruction and assessment : the revision of a unit of study in social studies, Katherin Koranda, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Including preschool children in the school counseling program : classroom recommendations for counselors, Nancy A. Kriener Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian F. Krob Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pre-Inoculation Effect of SiC in Production of Thin Wall Ductile Iron Castings, Nikolay Y. Laukhin Open Access Thesis
Creating a web page for Centerville High School, Catherine Lechtenberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Youth violence : a comprehensive literature review, Amy L. Licht Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Display on Students' Book Selections, Dianne Loughren, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading portfolios in a first grade classroom, Donna L. Lowe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating spirituality into mental health counseling, Mary Jane Madsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student-led conferences : a better way, Beverly A. Maronn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
From idol to add-on to indispensable tool : Iowa's one-computer classroom, Laura M. McDermott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literacy in the multiage classroom : a review of the research, Barbara Avaux Messer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective multidisciplinary team problem solving : a review of literature, Debra S. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios as a qualitative writing assessment technique in a first grade classroom, Nancy F. Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Putdown: Intergenerational Communicative Dynamics of Male Characteristics in the Plays of August Wilson, Bryan C. Moore, Department of Theatre, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Discussion to promote inference making, Leah J. Muxfeldt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The principal : a reflective essay, Mel F. Mysak Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elements of writers workshops in a third grade classroom, Gale L. Nagunst, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery, Wendy Neagle, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poetry experiences across the fourth-grade curriculum, Linda M. Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Julie E. Niemeyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The double edged sword of depersonalization: An examination of depersonalization's role in the police profession, Michael J. O'Connor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Comparison of Health Practices of International Students at the University of Northern Iowa Before and After Coming to the United States, Joseph Kwesi Ogah, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Thesis
Integrated science unit : small creatures : spiders and crickets, Pamela S. Olsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Eastview High School Media Center web page : a graduate project, Connie J. O'Sullivan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Marla Marie Padget Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Personal philosophical perspective on educational leadership for secondary schools : a reflective essay, Deborah L. Padomek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating technology into the mathematics curriculum, Jolonda Parrett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What is the significance of online technology as a training tool, Thomas Clifton Peterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Learning technology policies in action : Where do the States stand?, Evie Charles Pugh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Circles of literary learning in the kindergarten classroom, Jayne Purdy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative education : working together toward accommodating all learners in the regular classroom, Anita A. Quirk, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in a first grade classroom, Mary J. Rezac, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios--from traditional to digital : research for understanding and implementation in the art classroom, Deb Ann Richmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Design and implementation of a university department website, Margaret M. Rick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Principal succession: Realities encountered by successor principals during the succession process, Kenneth Lester Rigdon Open Access Dissertation
Understanding and building resiliency in students living with parental alcoholism: implications and interventions for the school counselor, Lori K. Riley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multicultural counseling with Latino youth, Amy S. Roling Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Wilderness orientation programs : their impact on student development and retention, Mary L. Russell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writers workshop in a second grade classroom, Julie Ryan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to the science area : flight and space, Thomas F. Ryan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family and Peer Influences Common to Eighth Grade Smokers in the Cedar Falls Community Schools, Judith C. Samek, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing a writing program in grade two, Denise A. Sasse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading comprehension through technology : the Accelerated Reader program, Janette Schmidt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Marshall D. Scichilone Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family literacy project, Laura K. Scully, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology integration : comparing technology integration Kofu Middle School to Des Moines Public School, Catie Seeley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature base to promote peer discussion groups in a third-grade reading program, Angela L. Seifert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of empirically based preference assessments' ability to identify reinforcers for individuals with disabilities, Jennifer A. Sellers, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Oral history in a kindergarten classroom, Marilyn J. Shanks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology Into Technical and Vocational Education Programs in Zimbabwe, Ronald C. Shava Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Connecting the writing process in the science program through learning logs, Franda M. Shorey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Mind/Body Interventions in the Management of Coronary Heart Disease, Camilyn M. Smalley, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Interactive Health Information Web Services for Business Settings, Nadezhda Soloukhina, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Sexual Assault Curriculum at the University of Northern Iowa, Faith Hope Sonksen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A Preferred Vision for Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, John Speer, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Interviewing Process Handbook for Library Media Specialists, Vicki H. Stegall, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
21st century learning infrastructure project, Justin F. Stone, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Middle school intramural/co-curricular programs, Andrew W. Strottman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is it wise? : the Ursuline Studies Program revisited, Connie S. Swift, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Administrative Role: a Reflective Essay, Donald R. Taylor, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and Managing an E-Business, Stephanie TeKippe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of manufacturing facility characteristics and four-year manufacturing engineering technology competencies for ABET accredited programs in North Carolina, Richard Eugene Temple Open Access Dissertation
Writing Opportunities to Extend Literacy for At-Risk Children in Grade One, Judy K. Torrens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Tenure impediments for women professors, Mary A. Traetow, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Shepherd of the Hills/Churches of Conference Nine Webpages, Rondee Troester, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Cora J. Turner, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Native American Women in Fiction Written for Young People, Linda L. Tyon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Laptop Learning, Curt J. Valentine, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
