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 1997
Preparing for Web-based Instruction: An exercise in planning and design, Nicholle D. Stone Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Story Retelling in the Elementary Classroom, Kathy J. Struck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Lags Technology, Judy Suddendorf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
User disorientation related to instructional hypermedia programs, Sandy S. Sutterer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading the Writing of a Five-Year-Old Through Three Perspectives about Early Literacy, Deena M. Tauber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Information Literacy: Its Implications for Education, Lisabeth Underhill Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Technology Survey of Teachers in a Midwestern School District, Richard Vettraino Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Night Travelers: The Underground Railroad in Iowa, Peggy Whitaker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies for Sprinkling Spice on an Elementary Physical Education Program: Thematic Instruction Comes to the Gym!, Kristine Lee Whitcher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Photographs to Enhance the Exhibits in Writing Portfolios, Carol R. Winterboer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Increasing the participation of minorities in talented and gifted programs, Denice Nickole Young Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1996
Use of learning theories in media design, Janet Adams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The development of a multi-dimensional component for a kindergarten program, Tina M. Martinez Adix Open Access Graduate Research Paper
New computer software, CD-Roms, and videodiscs in K-12 music education: What music educators and media specialists need to know : A selected annotated bibliography, Brent A. Andrews Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Electronic databases and electronic storybooks in K-12 schools, Margie Argotsinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is library automation feasible for all elementary schools?, Tiffany Bayless Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature-based thematic unit for a multi-age classroom, Diane C. Beard Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of writing portfolios into a fourth grade classroom, Patricia A. Branning Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children's book sharing through computer technology, Julie A. Ceilley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multimedia in education, Shouh-Chang Chen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computer anxiety, Tien-chen Chien Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Six publishing goals to validate authors: Success and beyond in an elementary school publishing center, Judy Chihak Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gifted education and the Middle School Reform Movement : finding the basis for collaboration through interdisciplinary instruction, Sandra H. Christ Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integration of language arts and science programs through a literature base, Charlene E. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is there time for elementary school science?, Sharon K. Coltvet Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolio implementation in a fifth grade classroom, Lora L. Daily Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Winnebago Circ/Cat. program for collection analysis in a small school library, Pati Jo Daisy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Point to point protocol connections to CedarNet for Windows 3.x systems, Michael J. Dargan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The presence of developmental role models in Iowa Teen Award fiction, Ann Jenette Dea Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperative learning: Benefits, drawbacks, and viability, Drew DeLong Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School libraries Instructional materials centers Instructional materials personnel, Janice E. Dickerson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The portrayal of prison inmates and their families in juvenile literature, Maleea Dudney Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examination of congruence of reported parenting behaviors between parents and kindergarten teachers, Marsha Fisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature base unit on ants, bees and crickets, Lisa S. Foley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using portfolios as an integral part of the writing process, Cheryl A. Calease Fox Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending the multi-cultural literature base of a reading program through experience with folk tales, Karen J. Ginn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parents' role in emergent literacy, Deborah K. Greenwood Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Story retelling in a social studies unit on Japan, Zetta M. Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early childhood teachers' beliefs and practices related to promoting children's conflict resolution in constructivist classrooms: A study of two teachers, Yuko Hashimoto Open Access Dissertation 1997 Award
The Portrayal of Abandonment by Mothers in Young Adult Literature, Bernie M. Hawley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computer mediated communication: Elements impacting sustained usage by Iowa elementary and middle school teachers, Philip M. Hibbard Open Access Dissertation
School Library Media Centers Overdue Circulation Policies and Practices, Joyce Keeling Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Historical Fiction about the American Frontier from 1840-1899 for Children and Young Adults, Karen Keller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Awareness and response: Schools' first steps toward reform through technology, Lynee' Klaus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Expertise in clinical nursing educators: An exploratory study, Nancy Ann Kramer Open Access Dissertation
Integrating World Wide Web searching skills into world geography information skills curriculum, Karla Steege Krueger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating the social studies and language arts curriculum through a literature-based program focused on the Civil War, Kathryn M. Lage Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in a third grade classroom -- A collaborative learning environment, Marilynn R. Lampe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending children's literacy through the study of folk tales, Sandra L. Lewis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Publishing: A component in the writing process, Monique M. Lillie Open Access Graduate Research Paper
To prompt or not to prompt: Prompting students at critical points in their reading, Deborah S. Little Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending the literature base of a theme of friendship in a first grade classroom, Melody S. Lodge Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Peer groups in the writing process, Jayne E. Lyons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building a collaborative family-school literacy partnership, Janet K. Mack Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Direct and television-mediated observation of verbal interaction in the classroom, Terri McDonald Open Access Dissertation
Year-round education, Darla D. McGettigan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The vital element, Jennifer McNab Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influence of parents on their children's emerging literacy, Marcia A. Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Use of the Internet as an Information Source by Iowa K-12 Public School Library Media Specialists, Patricia Moore Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Homelessness in Children’s and Young Adult Fiction, Susan J. Myers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home visits: A step towards educational success, Mary K. Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Basic Internet training for educators, Mary Newman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing voice: Writing with at-risk adolescents, Paula K. Tapper Nicoll Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining play through a Vygotskian perspective, Pamela Novy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Guidelines for a successful preschool integration program, Lori M. Nurse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of technology in schools, Bobby Owens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choice theory: A review and trial use of a responsibility model of discipline, Cynthia L. Parsons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The purposes, benefits, and implementation of an effective advisor / advisee program, Denny L. Perry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts integrated into the social studies area: A unit on Japan for grade three, Sara L. Pershing Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Use of the Iowa Locator in School Library Media Classes, Debra A. Peterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student created multimedia projects in the k-4 school: Effects on student learning, Nancy Sampson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Rubric assessment of defensible qualitatively differentiated curriculum for gifted and talented learners, Mary Meineke Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of changes in gifted education by educators of the talented and gifted in Iowa, Jean Suchsland Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios across the curriculum in a fifth grade classroom, Barbara L. Schultz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literacy projects for a home-school partnership, Kristi B. Schumacher-Fink Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology planning in k-12 schools, Scott D. Seeger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is the Internet high performance technology?, John Semprini Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching young parents about their influence on their children's emerging literacy, Anita E. Sieh Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Infusing a small school district with technology: A case study, Jerry Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enriching poetry experiences in a fourth grade classroom, Diane L. Stumme Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parents nurturing literacy through literature experiences, Leslie K. Titler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An interdisciplinary activity: Murder mystery, Deanne L. Ulrich Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrated science unit: Rain and water, Susan M. Van Woert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Three delivery systems for middle school computer literacy curricula, Dale A. Wambold Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching and learning at a distance via interactive television, Ai Wang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Flexible Versus Fixed Schedules on Circulation and Attendance in an Elementary School Library Media Program, Sandy Weldon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in a third grade classroom, Ann L. Wickenkamp Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of the Elementary Library Media Specialist as Instructional Consultant, Sharon Willey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional development: The literacy portfolio, Becky Woldan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1995
The effects of the computer in the writing process, Wade S. Andersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Tillie’s Christmas: Exposition of a Children’s Book, Jeanne Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influence of children's prior knowledge on reading and writing poetry, Sharon A. Beach Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Guidelines for implementing an effective part-time Title I reading program, Claudia Beecher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Increasing metacognition in an attempt to improve comprehension, Lori B. Block Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Instruction-assessment connection of inference tasks for literacy-delayed students, Barbara Layfield Busch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of gender bias on instructional computing, Mei-Lin Chen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher-parent interactions and the effect on children's learning in school, Pi-o Bella Chiou Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Requirements for a successful full inclusion program, Amy Coombs-Lindsey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of creativity, family and teachers on the attainment of eminence, Mary Lynn Espenmiller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling: A consideration of one school's curriculum, Robert W. Follmuth Open Access Graduate Research Paper
