Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction including electronic theses and dissertations, graduate research papers, and presentations given at the Annual Graduate Student Symposium.
Submissions from 2002
Best teaching practices in reading methods courses, Stacey Ruff Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Raising cultural awareness in the elementary classroom through African-American children's literature, Kirsten Seebeck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
YWCA family literacy program, Adam Severson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Linking the literacy curriculum with technology, Scot J. Surprenant Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fifth Grade Website: Improving Leaming Through the Use of the Web, Brent Thiessen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Using Computer-Assisted Learning to Teach Multiplication, Brian Unruh Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Second language learning with computer software, Sonia Uppal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
In their footsteps: Women faculty of Wartburg College 1914–1945, Susan Kosche Vallem Open Access Dissertation
Family Literacy Programs, Julie Van Meeteren Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors that Contribute to Increases in Human Performance and Employee Morale, Chandra Washington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding brain-based instruction and the technology connection for improved teaching and learning, Tammy Wawro Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Picture books about Korea and Korean Americans, Jongsun Wee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing an e-commerce strategy for beverage industry professionals, Keith D. Wendl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Quality of Child Care, Toranna Wermes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collection Development in Media Centers in Overseas America and International Independent Schools in Asia, Joyce Bush Whalen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating School Media Specialists, Pamela J. Wible Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental perceptions on maintaining heritage languages of CLD students, Ruth Lingxin Yan Open Access Dissertation
Meeting the Needs of the Mathematically Gifted Child, Edward Zaccaro Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Production of a School District Video for Promotional Purposes, Rodney R. Zehr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School Readiness: Characteristics, Viewpoints, and Guidelines for Developing an Effective Kindergarten Program, Vicki A. Zweibohmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2001
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Brandee M. Alexander Open Access Graduate Research Paper
SAIL Online, Beverly J. Ewert Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cultural connection : a communication project designed to enhance cultural awareness and global workforce skills, Devon M. Anderson Winters Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family literacy, Dorothy Fay Bantz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Lightspan technology to build school to home connections, Frances J. Birks Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing portfolio assessment in grade four, Marilyn L. Browder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Jennifer Bruce Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing and sustaining effective online learning in organizational environments, Amy S. Campbell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Internet-enhanced ESL education : a literature review, Yu Cao Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivational barriers : technology use by minorities, Laura Dayton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance learning : Is it worth the investment?, S. Michelle DeGabriele Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing the classroom computer in a special education setting to facilitate cooperative learning: a case study using KidPix, Audrey Dieken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence and the implications for gifted education, Cynthia Fell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher change in math education, Jamie Folkers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Make-it–Take-it professional development training at Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc., Joyce Gallentine-Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students, Angela Germaine Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parenting styles in society today, Julie Hammond Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of writing portfolios in grade two, Jill A. Hans Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The merits of kindergarten readers' workshop, Janet K. Hurley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Jennifer A. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating "kindergarten technology activities" into the kindergarten classroom, Tania Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to the science area : a unit on spring, Kelly Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending the dimensions of science through poetry, Tracey L. Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Books for Young Adults: Are Young Adults Reading Them?, Kathryn J. Bratland Kellner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Plan for Implementing Cooperation Between Home School Educators and Public Schools in Buena Vista County Iowa, Mary Kohnen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education, Kathleen E. Krug Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Optimum time to teach beginning reading, Lisa A. Ludwig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital Archives, Shari Herlein Manley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature Connections to Music, Elizabeth Lynn Wick McLean Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Discussion and literature circle study in the content area classroom, Deborah L. Meade. Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist education : developing a constructivist kindergarten program, Carol J. Menefee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-technical issues involved in moving a college course from the traditional classroom to cyberspace, Dixie L. Mercer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moving students forward in spelling, Catherine Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design of web sites with quality user interface, Amery L. Moultry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Civic Courage: One Librarian’s Protest Against Web Filtering, Christine H. Murphy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Web-based portfolios in higher education, Marilyn Murphy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An integrated technology project in one Iowa middle school, Beverly R. Nielsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Correlation between Scholastic Reading Counts™ and Middle School Students' Reading Motivation, Lana Pitstick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
West Delaware County Community School District talented and gifted program handbook, Mary Quinlan-Kelley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of cooperative consciousness-raising as an innovative teaching practice, and of reactions to its introduction into a high school, Sahoby Solo Raharinirina Open Access Dissertation 2002 Award
An ABC of Painters, Lynette L. Risse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating literature-based language arts and science : a unit on frogs for kindergarten, Ruth Rysta Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate curriculum in reading for grade four, Julie A. Schmit Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Whales, Meg Gammon Schroeder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Overview of the Nature of Science for K-12 Science Teachers, William J. Soesbe III Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fundamental Design Considerations For Creating Web Pages, Damon Staker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bridging the gap between fiction and nonfiction in the literature circle setting, Deborah L. Stien Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Character Pillars Defined by Character Counts! in Children’s Bestselling Literature 1950-1999, Stephanie J. Stocks Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Underserved: Primary Grade Gifted, Michelle Sturtz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comprehensible input for elementary instruction, Comis Tang Loken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Stepfamilies in Young Adult Literature, Cynthia Buck Tuttle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An instructional project using physical knowledge activities as a catalyst to develop children's literacy skills in a constructivist preschool classroom, Patricia A. Wehr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate reading curriculum for grade 4, Cheryl A. Werner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate Curriculum in Reading For Grade 4, Carolyn M. Wiezorek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Look at the Possible Effects of Genial/Eclectic Learning Environments In Denmark and The United States of America, Annette Sigrid Wilson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of full implementation vs partial implementation utilizing the accelerated reading program in the reading classroom, Tamara Wilson-Saisa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Differentiation in Practice, Twyla D. Wisecup Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Microsoft Word Basic Skills Workshop, Rui Wu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: Activities to Enhance the Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers, Candice York Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-Technology Issues: The Human-Side Factors in Online Education, QingHua Yu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2000
Mentoring to foster children's emerging literacy, Janet K. Archer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and assessing integrated technology curriculum, Kelly Baier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature-based thematic unit for a multi-age classroom : friendship, Leslie Baxter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to support the implementation of vocabulary and comprehension strategies, Lisa Beames Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Two units of instruction for the Spanish language : basic vocabulary development in grades four through seven, Megan Becker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the Lewis and Clark expedition in an eighth grade social studies class using multiple intelligences, Scott Bockelmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiating the curriculum for gifted young adolescents in the middle school classroom, Eileen M. Boggess Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curricular and instructional adaptations for special needs students in the general education setting, Kelly Bohning Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology education : is there a need?, David Bonde Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios as an alternative assessment strategy in second language instruction, Rhonda M. Borcherding Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of messages posted to the LM_NET listserv by school library media specialists, Jennifer L. Brown Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writers workshops in a second grade classroom, Marilyn M. Brown Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in grades three and four, Debra A. Carlson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading/writing connection, Sandra J. Carpenter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parents and literacy : the importance of reading aloud to children, Phyllis A. Christiansen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of computers and the internet on small town America, Judith L. Clefisch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preschoolers and technology : effects of computer use on the preschool child, Amy M. Clymer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society web site project, Shelley Cranston Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of writing through journaling with senior educable mentally handicapped, Bonita M. Custer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : Developments in the last decade concerning causes and treatments, Phyllis Damgaard Open Access Graduate Research Paper
