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 1998
Promoting inference-making in a first grade classroom, Susan E. Flater Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using interactive writing with reluctant writers, Candis Frieden Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computer-based training and its impact on training and education, Carla Gahwiler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Class size in the primary school years (Kindergarten - Grade three), Tracy L. Goebel-Kelley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Emotional quotient : predicting and teaching for future success of students, Denise A. Hale Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the needs of gifted adolescent girls, Marcia Schrader Hoffman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing more efficient readers : a guided reading, making words, and sentence writing practice, Nancy Hohanshelt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The integration of CALL in EFL/ESL learning environment, Kuei-chin Huang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The integration of an ICN classroom into a rural school curriculum, Kathleen C. Jacobs Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery : the teacher's perspective, Nancy A. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of writing in a community college composition course, Rebecca Ann Kamm Open Access Dissertation
Differentiated educational programming and educational strategies for the highly gifted in the elementary schools of Malaysia, Norridah Katun Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creation of a web site for the Cedar Falls Historical Society, William W. Kay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inclusion and inclusive classrooms at the preschool level, Michele Keefer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extended learning program evaluation, Linda S. Keegan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A project approach using integration and collaboration to study ancient civilizatons in sixth grade, Kim Marie Nadermann Kerian Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective uses of technology in the classroom, Sherrie Kopecky Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Guiding peer conferences in the process of writing, Cheryl Kremer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Calculators in middle school mathematics classrooms, Debra Lynn Kuehne Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Workshop: Finding Information in the Information Age, Karen Lynne Lampe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery in the classroom : a literacy team approach, Nancy Strunk Larsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What does educational technology mean in the promotion of student achievement : a literature review, Fongching Lee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The benefits of using "community" in the elementary classroom, Rodney Edgerton Lyons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The integration of the Superhighway into the classroom : the advantages and disadvantages and precautions that need to be taken when allowing the Internet into the classroom, Shawn Louise Maly Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Books ‘N Kids On-Line: An On-Line Book Club, Pamela J. Martin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Do or die : a survival guide for new teachers, Peggy A. Martin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multiage education, Wendy S. Matson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Book discussions : guiding students in creating their own questioning, Christine Matthew Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of acceleration on the attitudes toward and achievement in mathematics, Nancy Preece McGill Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early literacy experiences and their affect on children's literacy development, Jolene Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Barriers to effective programming of rural gifted and talented students, Linda K. Moehring Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Academic acceleration of gifted children, Lisa Moldenhauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing a rich learning environment through a literature-based unit across the curriculum : gardens and gardening, Glenda G. Moleski Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home response journals : parents as informed contributors in the assessment of their child's reading development, Julie Wilson Morningstar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The concept of self-directed learning in adult education, Ruth Mwangangi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Underachievement in gifted students, Deborah Langenderfer Nagle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
John Deere Worldwide Manufacturing Symposium, Elizabeth J. Neibauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The writing portfolio : an authentic assessment tool, Sondra L. Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing a print-rich environment for young writers, Rita S. Nierling Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computers and young children, Suzanne M. Parsons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bringing schools closer through distance learning, Shawna Paskert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bibliotherapy : a technique to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted adolescents, Carlotta Paul Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating writing across the curriculum enables special needs students to become writers, Gretchen Peterson-Kobriger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poetry for Young Adults: A Textual Analysis of Poems by Mel Glenn and Paul Janeczko, Lisa Pope Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A kindergarten teacher's growth : creating an authentic writing program, Deborah Reicks Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parent as participant or outsider : establishing positive relations between schools and all families, Amy Keller Sandvold Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational Resources on the Internet, Anna Sheets Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing and Implementing Successful Staff Development, Peggy A. Sheetz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intergenerational Education, Alison Sherer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Prereading Instruction in Content Area Reading, Mary Carol Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Acceleration policies and practices in central Iowa, Patricia Ann Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literacy Tutoring: A Qualitative Study on Tutor and Tutee Interactions, Kimberly R. Staebell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What Is Technology Planning?, Melva Ann Starr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Structural Analysis of the Information Problem Solving Strategies of Selected Home Schooled Students, Jacquelyn M. Stoakes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Classroom Discussion: a Journey to Decentralizing the Classroom, Mike Suther Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Use of Conflict Resolution to Reduce School Violence, Sabrina L. Taylor Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cluster Grouping Elementary Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom: A Teacher's Perspective, Kevin Michael Teno Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrated Humanities: A Content Model for Senior High School Gifted, Jolene Kay Teske Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Breaking Tradition: One Special Educator's Journey Towards a Meaning-Based Instructional Program, Crystal L. Thurn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Issues in Distance Education, Cynthia Jo Warner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology and the early childhood classroom, Donna Weinbrenner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology in the Elementary Art Program, Michele Weisinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Experiencing Poetry Daily in the Classroom: Listening, Reading, and Writing, Carol Wenger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Adult Learner: Do Learning Models, Activities and Environment Impact Retention?, Mindy Westendorf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Power of Discussion: One Teacher's Strategies With Children in Content Classes, Larry J. Wolfe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Basics of Teaching Media Literacy, Jill Wurzer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dress for Success: Can Uniforms Enhance Learning for the Middle School Child?, Steven E. Wymore Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integration of Technology into Science Education, Paul Zahner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instructional Technology in the School System, Sherri Sue Zanotti Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational Technology and Language Teaching: Research on the Application of Videos and Computers, Lihua Zheng Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1997
Meeting the needs of gifted students through teacher inservicing, Amy M. Akers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Block scheduling : effects on the visual arts at the secondary level, Laura J. Angove Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The unit letter : a strategy for reconciling explicit instruction and whole language, Lucy Butin Ashby Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building and implementing a program review for gifted education in an urban school district, Anna Mae Bagby Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parent/teacher communication in a middle school setting, Christine Joan Bailey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Qualitative assessment of the writing process, Laura L. Behrends Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Full-day kindergarten : issues and planning for implementation, Nancy Jo Bolick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Proponents and opponents for rewarding children, Shelly Bromwich Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of student reaction to the use of interactive video and hypermedia to enhance post-secondary biological science education, Paulette A. Church Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivational characteristics in distance education, Karis E. Collins Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Math problem solving in the classroom, Mary Jane Conrad Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why it is important to keep recess in schools, Mary Lou McGee Cushing Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The benefits of word processing in process writing, Renee Cecile Leimer Cuvelier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Kindergarten writing program, Kimberly E. DeWulf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children's literature as parallel readings in the secondary language arts curriculum: An annotated teaching guide, Kelly Diller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' attitudes toward computer technology and factors influencing their attitudes and adoption of computer technology in classroom instruction : a literature review, Huiping Ding Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Personal learning preferences, perceptions, and multiple intelligence profiles : affect on educators' attitudes about computer usage, Mary J. Dove Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early interventions in learning to read, Kathleen Duax Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A descriptive analysis of the search features of general electronic encyclopedias, Barb Ehlers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of HIV and AIDS in novels appropriate for young adults, Andrea J. G. Frederickson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching fractions through the multiple intelligences, Lisa K. Freese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in a first grade classroom, Lisa A. Friday Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choosing an effective kindergarten program : comparing full-day and half-day schedules, Lori A. Frost Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A summary of assessment strategies for a multi-age classroom, Tamera Frost Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology training in preservice education programs : a review of the literature, Catherine A. Gersema Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating culturally responsive pedagogy, Sally M. Goodenbour Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Invitations to sing : a home-school literacy partnership, Connie J. Gordon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation and analysis of environmental stress factors experienced by K-12 music teachers, Debra G. Gordon Open Access Dissertation
A multiuniversity Internet course collaboration using case methodology : the University of Northern Iowa experience, Richard Gorman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender differences in science, David Harbaugh Open Access Graduate Research Paper
