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 2015
The 1930s: The Great Depression and beyond ; an annotated bibliography, Tydra Corbin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of school library circulation policy change: A case study, Kristen Downes Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Implementation of the environmental issues instruction model by elementary teachers, Barbara Ann Ehlers Open Access Dissertation
Middle school leisure reading selection: Influences during selection and implications for school library programs, Jessica A. Elliot Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An annotated bibliography of materials recommended for middle school classrooms regarding the multiple perspectives on the causes of the American Civil War, Emma Folland Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coaching stances : changing practice through self-reflection, Patricia D. Foster Open Access Graduate Research Paper
ELA teacher perceptions of the school librarian's role in standards implementation, Franny Frey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coaching for independence, self-regulation, and transfer: A qualitative journey of an elementary literacy coach's practice, Staci Kim Friest Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Genrifying the school library's fiction collection, Andrea Hora Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Practices for Adoption of an Inquiry Learning Model in K-5 Education, Michelle M. Kruse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Do teacher judgment accuracy and teacher feedback predict student achievement in elementary and middle-school science?, Mason Albert Kuhn Open Access Dissertation 2017 Award
Clinical field experiences: elementary classroom teachers' perceptions of the benefits and barriers of mentoring pre-service teachers in an elementary classroom, Amy Kathleen Lockhart Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Examining variations in technology use for K-12 students of different gender and socioeconomic status, Nikki Lyons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The ongoing faculty development system: A case study exploring content methods teacher education faculty technological, pedagogical, content knowledge development, Daniel James Mourlam Open Access Dissertation
Effective professional development for elementary teachers : creating dialogic classrooms to improve reading comprehension, Amanda J. Mroch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty and homelessness : A content analysis of children's nonfiction literature, Christine Newell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of online and blended learning environments : measuring approach and learning outcomes in corporate settings, Meghan B. O'Neal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pedagogical reasoning of pre-service teachers: Juggling priorities and managing resources, Jennifer Lynn Rasmussen Open Access Dissertation
Teacher librarians & literacy coaches: Their roles in reading support, Nicole N. Ruthaivilavan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Annotated Bibliography of Thematically Related Historical Fiction Picture Books and Nonfiction Pairs, Katherine Seibel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty's Effect on Students' 21st Century Skills Acquisition and Learning Experiences, Anne Sellers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Public Library Experience: Choosing Books to Read from Predetermined Levels and Its Implications, Amy L. Seufert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student achievement in the area of inquiry learning with the implementation of 1:1 iPads, Denise Shekleton Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2014
The effectiveness of flipped classroom learning in higher education : a literature review from 2009 to 2014, Samir Taha Amin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of adolescent boys' dispositions toward leisure reading, Julie Barnett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influencing incoming fourth graders' reading habits through a summer literature circle: A case study, Brandy E. Bingman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Affordances of flipped learning and its effects on student engagement and achievement, Jarod Bormann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining professional history as context for instructional meaning, Kristie L. Beyer Campbell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of on-line math games and e-books use on elementary student achievement, Mel Carnahan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
To complete or not complete : Student persistence in post-secondary education online courses, Amy Christian Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why don't they read?, Cynde Duncan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How fifth grade elementary students select books, Tiffany Evans Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital storytelling : the impact on student engagement, motivation and academic learning, Mindy Foelske Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of the effects of computer-based reading programs on middle school students, Ann Hansen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating iPads into the elementary physical education curriculum, Tyler M. Hellmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Usefulness of Graphic Novels as Information Sources for Nonfiction Reading, Sarah Holub Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Perceptions of Teacher Librarians and Principals Regarding the Role of the Teacher Librarian in the Implementation of the Iowa Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Katy A. Kauffman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The collaborative relationship between teacher librarians and public librarians, Jennifer J. Keltner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of interactive videoconferencing on elementary literacy : collaborative learning environment, Heather A. Klenke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of Web 2.0 pedagogy on student engagement, collaboration, and achievement, Kelsey Lage Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of blogging on K-12 student learning: engagement, self-expression, and higher-order thinking, Brian McGurk Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology's Role in Inquiry-Based Learning, Melissa Mulder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining the benefits and designing an externship program for medical office students at Marshalltown Community College, Kristin Murphy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of game-based learning on middle school students' academic achievement, Marija-Lisa Musselman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to Support Teaching Local History in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to support teaching local history in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of problem-based learning for adults: Student, instructor, and organization leader challenges, Randon Ruggles Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of digital organization on retention in college algebra, Mary Benac Staniger Open Access Dissertation
Effective implementation of 1:1 computing : benefits and teacher readiness, Kirstin Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Video modeling : play skills for students with autism spectrum disorder via peers, Ashley Ulin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of blended learning on student engagement, Tyler Youngers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2013
Reader's workshop: A new approach to integrating literacy, Ashlea M. Ahrenholtz Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Improving multiplication fact recall; Interventions that lead to proficiency with mathematical facts, Brandon J. Bauer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-study of my secondary reading workshop teaching practice: Struggling learners, literate identities and school absenteeism, Kayla Lynn Becker Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Cold Shoulder: An Alaskan adventure, Christine C. Berlin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the effects of integrating technology into student literacy?, Lauren A. Bitetto Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Teacher perceptions of graphic novels, Katherine Block Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Getting graphic: Exploring the inferential thinking skills that are required to comprehend graphic novels, Angela Brauns Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary instruction : becoming word conscious to support reading comprehension, Amy Evelyn Bries Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building empathy through literacy: A review of classroom literacy practices, Alyssa J. Bruecken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using TPACK to promote effective language teaching in an ESL/EFL classroom, Wilson M. R. Bugueño Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using readers theaters to help students develop reading fluency, Adrianna D. Cavanaugh Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of explicit writing instruction, Christine M. Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of student achievement, understanding, enjoyment, and motivation in mathematics units for high-achieving fifth graders with and without creative problem solving games, Kalyn Jon Cody Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Latinos in young adult fiction, Jennifer Cole Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A training guide and reference handbook for elementary school library secretaries in the Iowa City Community School District, Lisa Collier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library instruction designed to support core curriculum, Julie Courter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology, toddlers and vocabulary development, Gwendolyn Dayton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective comprehension strategies in the elementary classroom, Melissa Ann Determan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The uniqueness of the English language learner : Research based strategies for English language learners, Carolyn Lindgren Dietz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the instructional coaching model to implement positive behavior supports in early childhood special education programs, Heather Donoho Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Literature circles and technology : a study of students' attitudes, Laura Ann Edwards Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of student choice on acquisition of alphabet knowledge, Lindsey L. Fonkert Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of STEM inquiry practices on English language acquisition in a first grade classroom in Thailand, Rebecca J. Fuhrman-Petersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are students experiencing the intended outcomes of Quality Matters standards?, Maryam Ghayoorrad Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Transition to kindergarten : a project for the Grinnell-Newburg School District, Donna Godar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of peer-conferencing on writing revisions in a second grade classroom, Emily C. Guetzlaff Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A WebQuest for the Instruction of Appropriate Online Behavior, Susan Heilig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Books, blogging, and boredom : the impact of one-to-one computing on student engagement and literacy, Amanda M. Hudson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Iowa core technology integration: A resource for kindergarten through second grade teachers, Shalyn Huerter Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Investigating the use of an interactive whiteboard to teach literacy in the early childhood classroom, Laci A. Hummel Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
How elementary students can apply self-guided learning strategies in the classroom, Nicole Ivers Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Gifted student achievement and motivation levels related to participation in gifted programming, Stacey M. Jambura Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparison of print and e-book texts with 4th grade students to evaluate comprehension and motivation, Sarah Johnson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Misconceptions of the Teacher Librarian Role, Mary Junker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration of the Teacher Librarian and the Classroom Teacher to Incorporate Literature and Information Literacy Skills into a Sixth Grade Social Studies Unit, Susan A. Klett Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library Paraeducators' Training: Assumptions or Facts?, Virginia H. Knapp Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of agriculture in children's literature: Contemporary stories in picture books, traditional tales, and nonfiction, Kathryn S. Koller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Making Historical Fiction Appealing to Young Adults Through Book Trailers, Chelsey Kolpin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A professional development program for balanced literacy, Sheila Charlene McCullough Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How educators and parents can collaborate to improve student reading fluency, Jackie M. McDermott Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A selective annotated bibliography of materials recommended for junior high classrooms regarding resistance during the Holocaust, Katharine Mulfinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Young Adult Memoir Dealing with Alcohol, Abuse, Infidelity, Violence and Poverty, Kelly Reinhold Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using virtual worlds in medical and health education, Amy J. Renze Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early Childhood Library Resources and Support, Lisa Catherine Riese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the benefits of technology in training, Nelson Rokke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Characters with Disabilities within K-6 Fictional Literature, Katie Roling Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary acquisition in kindergarten for English language learners: Ventriglia's Rule of 3, or Marzano's Six Steps to Effective Vocabulary Instruction?, Danielle Marie Rose Open Access Graduate Research Paper
