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 2016
The attitudes of typically developing young children toward their peers with disabilities : a review of the literature, Sara Elizabeth Kayser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing a self-directed gamified professional development course for technology integration, Rebecca J. Kinnander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design of a professional development program for technology integration, Dana M. Lampe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The rise of close reading, Jayne E. Larsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Changing early intervention provider practices to a coaching model through self-study and distance mentoring model : family-guided routines-based interventions and the key indicators, Cindy Lefeber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Online audiobook reference guide for Iowa elementary school librarians, Kerry LeWarne, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Makerspaces and the Iowa Core: Connections in a high school library, Tracie Marshall, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The advantages and disadvantages of school- and center-based preschool programs : implications for early childhood policy, Christy Martin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methods for Supporting 21st Century Learning in School Library Spaces, Ashley McGrath, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using digital writing tools in supporting student writing, Sarah McKee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sound : the study of differentiating pitch and volume with preschoolers, Jennifer Lyn Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of gamification on motivation and engagement in secondary curriculum, Matthew J. Molumby, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of serious gaming on elementary student learning, Amanda Moritz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-study of one to one reading conferences in a third grade setting, Angel Munson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender stereotypes in children's literature, Christine C. Nebbia, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Belief and practice: A self-study, Jamie Marie Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
Differentiated reading instruction through guided reading : a framework for effective reading instruction in the primary grades, Kara L. Neville, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A professional development plan to increase student motivation through the analysis of three motivational components : student, teacher, and accountability measures, Ashley Ann Oleson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pre-Service and Practicing Teacher Science Inquiry Projects: An Analysis of their Understanding of the Scientific Inquiry Process, Benjamin Olsen Oral Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available) 2016 Award
Preservice and practicing teacher science inquiry projects: An analysis of their understanding of the inquiry process, Benjamin D. Olsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Using sign language in the infant room, Sara Paar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Picture Book Biography of Jessie Field Shambaugh, Kimberly Peterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for a teacher librarian to take a leadership role in the implementation of supplemental reading program initiatives to achieve desired student outcomes, Mindy M. Reimer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The transition of flipped instruction : from professional development to classroom, Alison J. Sauter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A New Vision for a 6-12 Library Science Curriculum, Jacqueline Leigh Seidl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What relationship between preschool class sizes and student behaviors do teachers report?, Lindsey Steen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A journey of designing and beta-testing a game-based unit, Renee E. Thomas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using running records data in planning for literacy instruction, Tabitha A. Waltz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using comprehensive literacy instructional modules for literacy instruction with students with disabilities, Amanda M. Wasylik, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions and effects concerning the Reading for Meaning strategy among sixth and eighth grade readers at-risk, Patrice Winkel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Extending mathematic learning beyond the classroom through online discussion and reflection, Linsey Zimmerman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2015
The 21st century school teacher librarian: Trends in the Iowa school library survey data over the last decade, Emily Baltes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Partnership: UNI tutors and families, Melissa Blohm, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Closing the knowledge gap between virtual design and product manufacturing : using 3D printing for the ninth grade, Jeremiah D. Cooper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The 1930s: The Great Depression and beyond ; an annotated bibliography, Tydra Corbin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of school library circulation policy change: A case study, Kristen Downes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Implementation of the environmental issues instruction model by elementary teachers, Barbara Ann Ehlers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Middle school leisure reading selection: Influences during selection and implications for school library programs, Jessica A. Elliot, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coaching stances : changing practice through self-reflection, Patricia D. Foster, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
ELA teacher perceptions of the school librarian's role in standards implementation, Franny Frey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Genrifying the school library's fiction collection, Andrea Hora, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Practices for Adoption of an Inquiry Learning Model in K-5 Education, Michelle M. Kruse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Do teacher judgment accuracy and teacher feedback predict student achievement in elementary and middle-school science?, Mason Albert Kuhn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Examining variations in technology use for K-12 students of different gender and socioeconomic status, Nikki Lyons, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Effective professional development for elementary teachers : creating dialogic classrooms to improve reading comprehension, Amanda J. Mroch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty and homelessness : A content analysis of children's nonfiction literature, Christine Newell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pedagogical reasoning of pre-service teachers: Juggling priorities and managing resources, Jennifer Lynn Rasmussen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Teacher librarians & literacy coaches: Their roles in reading support, Nicole N. Ruthaivilavan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Annotated Bibliography of Thematically Related Historical Fiction Picture Books and Nonfiction Pairs, Katherine Seibel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty's Effect on Students' 21st Century Skills Acquisition and Learning Experiences, Anne Sellers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Public Library Experience: Choosing Books to Read from Predetermined Levels and Its Implications, Amy L. Seufert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student achievement in the area of inquiry learning with the implementation of 1:1 iPads, Denise Shekleton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of adolescent boys' dispositions toward leisure reading, Julie Barnett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influencing incoming fourth graders' reading habits through a summer literature circle: A case study, Brandy E. Bingman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Affordances of flipped learning and its effects on student engagement and achievement, Jarod Bormann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining professional history as context for instructional meaning, Kristie L. Beyer Campbell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of on-line math games and e-books use on elementary student achievement, Mel Carnahan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
To complete or not complete : Student persistence in post-secondary education online courses, Amy Christian, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why don't they read?, Cynde Duncan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How fifth grade elementary students select books, Tiffany Evans, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital storytelling : the impact on student engagement, motivation and academic learning, Mindy Foelske, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of the effects of computer-based reading programs on middle school students, Ann Hansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating iPads into the elementary physical education curriculum, Tyler M. Hellmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Usefulness of Graphic Novels as Information Sources for Nonfiction Reading, Sarah Holub, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Division of School Library Studies, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The collaborative relationship between teacher librarians and public librarians, Jennifer J. Keltner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of interactive videoconferencing on elementary literacy : collaborative learning environment, Heather A. Klenke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of Web 2.0 pedagogy on student engagement, collaboration, and achievement, Kelsey Lage, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of blogging on K-12 student learning: engagement, self-expression, and higher-order thinking, Brian McGurk, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology's Role in Inquiry-Based Learning, Melissa Mulder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining the benefits and designing an externship program for medical office students at Marshalltown Community College, Kristin Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of game-based learning on middle school students' academic achievement, Marija-Lisa Musselman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to Support Teaching Local History in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to support teaching local history in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of problem-based learning for adults: Student, instructor, and organization leader challenges, Randon Ruggles, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Apprenticeship Model in a Library Setting, Jennifer Sloan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of digital organization on retention in college algebra, Mary Benac Staniger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Effective implementation of 1:1 computing : benefits and teacher readiness, Kirstin Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Video modeling : play skills for students with autism spectrum disorder via peers, Ashley Ulin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of blended learning on student engagement, Tyler Youngers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2013
Reader's workshop: A new approach to integrating literacy, Ashlea M. Ahrenholtz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Improving multiplication fact recall; Interventions that lead to proficiency with mathematical facts, Brandon J. Bauer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-study of my secondary reading workshop teaching practice: Struggling learners, literate identities and school absenteeism, Kayla Lynn Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Cold Shoulder: An Alaskan adventure, Christine C. Berlin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the effects of integrating technology into student literacy?, Lauren A. Bitetto, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Teacher perceptions of graphic novels, Katherine Block, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Getting graphic: Exploring the inferential thinking skills that are required to comprehend graphic novels, Angela Brauns, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary instruction : becoming word conscious to support reading comprehension, Amy Evelyn Bries, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building empathy through literacy: A review of classroom literacy practices, Alyssa J. Bruecken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using readers theaters to help students develop reading fluency, Adrianna D. Cavanaugh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of explicit writing instruction, Christine M. Clark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Latinos in young adult fiction, Jennifer Cole, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
