Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2007
Considerations for the Diagnosis of Personality Disorders in Adolescents, Katherine J. Young-Kent Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling Instruction in the Primary Grades, Kathleen Ziegler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Trends in family-centered early intervention, Jody Lee Albertson Open Access Thesis
School-wide positive behavior supports : an evaluation of an elementary school program, Lisa Andreasen Open Access Thesis
What happened to Dad: A portrayal of teenage fathers in young adult literature, Becky R. Schafer Andrews Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reaching older less proficient readers with books suggested in a standard bibliography, Sandra E. Antons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Americans with Disabilities Act and how it affects post-secondary education, Annette Louise Beck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Qualitative Study: Does Anger Elicit Gender Normative Aggressive Reactions?, Austin Beer Open Access Thesis
An investigation of the elderly in fiction for young people, Deborah Louise Berthelsen Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Managing and Analyzing Data : A Case Study Demonstrating the Use of Computer Software to Improve a School’s Management and Analysis of Intervention Data, John R. Bethke Open Access Thesis
Relationship Between Playing Ability and Selected Performance and Physical Measures in High School Football Players, Timothy Scott Birkey Open Access Thesis
Emergent literacy learning, Tera Bockenstedt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of including peers in social skills training for students with autism, Cortney Boulden Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Will Your Money Tree Be Tainted?: The Standard Ethical Guidelines for College Foundations and the Importance of Institutional Compliance, Heather Lynae Bremer-Miller Open Access Thesis
Differences in Enjoyment, Motivation, and Perceived Athletic Competence Between Sport and Fitness Physical Activity Participants, Andy Briggs Open Access Thesis
The corporate university : effective strategies used to create a productive corporate training program, Eduardo Calderon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the general population's understanding of forgiveness, Wen-Chuan Rita Chang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Students at a Chinese radio and television university: Reasons for participation, and perceptions of their status as students and the quality of their learning, Huiping Ding Open Access Dissertation
Linking Interventions to Functional Behavior Assessment Results, Andrea Jo Duncan Open Access Thesis
Harry Potter: A comparison of the characters, themes, setting and plot with the Arthurian legend, Diane L. Engbretson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Augmentation of reading across the curriculum, student exploration of literature, and library collection development through the compilation of a comprehensive annotated bibliography of high school content area literature, Patricia J. ErkenBrack Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Key components in an online class, Renae Darlene Farrell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Suggested core materials for early childhood programs, Erin Feingold Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Value of Black and White in an Era of Color: A Textual Analysis of Black and White Illustrations in Picture Books, Theresa Forret Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies for bridging the gender gap in technology use : from education to the workplace, Martha Frazier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A textual analysis of the role of women in historical fiction for young people, Jennifer Youngblut Gassman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Twins in the Kindergarten Classroom : What Factors Do Parents Consider When Deciding Whether to Place Their Same-Gendered Twins in Separate or Joint Classrooms?, Tammy Marie Gehling Open Access Thesis
Alternative high schools: what types of programs lead to the greatest level of effectiveness?, Timothy W. Gilson Open Access Dissertation
Daily drawing and writing activities in a preschool classroom, Lynn Glaser Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The availability of young adult fiction containing overt gay and lesbian characters in secondary schools in Northeast Iowa Area Education Agency 1, Misty Dawn Gray Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary development through math journaling using technology resources in an elementary math classroom, Debbie Hansel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of computational fluency, Cassandra Hart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mom's the Word: The Portrayal of the Single Mother/Son Relationship in Children's Literature, Sheryl Renee Haveman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
IEP team decision-making process in the reintegration of special education students: A qualitative analysis of exiting decisions, Kenneth G. Hayes Open Access Dissertation
Transferring a face-to-face course to online instruction at a community college, Brenda Heitmeyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of the kindergarten : history, concerns, and guidelines for developing an effective kindergarten program, Amanda N. Herber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Components of inclusion, Jodi Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building partnerships between teachers and families to enhance literacy learning, Lisa Jasiewicz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Caught or taught : development of a middle school spelling program, Jennie M. Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a web-based video tutorial on using HyperStudio, Sangsun Kim Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in middle level mathematics teaching and learning, Wendy Sue Korte Open Access Graduate Research Paper
United States American students' experience with and orientation toward international diversity in a Midwestern comprehensive university setting, Olga V. Kostareva Open Access Dissertation
Obesity in Adolescents and Its Associations With Physical Activity and Diet, Soyang Kwon Open Access Thesis
Contextual learning vs. standardized testing : and the winner is ... ?, Lorinda Leedom Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are appropriate interventions and treatment programs for children with severe autism in an educational setting?, Michelle Leicht Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The factors preventing the successful implementation of a middle level advisory program at one middle school, Gina Grasso Leonard Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Face-to-face training versus Web-based training : which instructional approach is better?, Nichola J. Lewis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the relationship between mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge among pre-service teachers, Hsueh-I Martin Lo Open Access Dissertation
SHHHHH! The Negative Effect of Librarian Stereotypes on Junior High Students, Kerry Lust Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship of Time Spent Training at Three Physiological Loads and Performance in Endurance Athletes, Nicholas L. Maas Open Access Thesis
Need, qualifications, training, responsibilities, and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education : a qualitative case study approach, Heather L. Marolf Open Access Thesis
Quality communication with parents, Michelle Meier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional portfolios : creating a framework for teacher accountability portfolios, Stephany K. Messer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What is the meaning of This!?: A Case Study of a Small, Public School in Iowa and its Acceptable Use Policy Interpretation, Patricia L. Miles Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family, child, teacher perceptions of what African American adult family members think and do to assist their elementary school-aged children to become better readers, Shadrack Gabriel Msengi Open Access Dissertation
Separation Anxiety Within the School Context: A Qualitative Study of the Beliefs and Practices of Parents and Teachers, Lauryn C. Muller Open Access Thesis
The importance of vocabulary in the classroom, Sherri Neofotist Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' motivation to read independently, Benjamin David Olsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
No Child Left Behind (2001) and high stakes tests : how they affect teachers' experiences in the classroom, Emily N. Olson Open Access Thesis
Correlation Between Acculturation and Health Promotion Behavior Among Hispanics/Latinos in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Ki-Hyung Park Open Access Thesis
Exploring intersectionality in education: The intersection of gender, race, disability, and class, Amy J. Petersen Open Access Dissertation 2008 Award
There are no winners here: Teacher thinking and student underachievement in the 6th grade, Sue L. Pettit Open Access Dissertation
Reading comprehension strategies for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Susan Reese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher perceptions on professional study groups as an effective means to successful guided reading implementation, Melissa Kay Reimer Open Access Thesis
Providing appropriate social interventions for preschool-age children with mild autism spectrum disorders, Angela M. Riesberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Functional behavioral assessment : a new model for interviewing, Shelley K. Schafer Open Access Thesis
Sign to learn : sign language as a teaching tool in hearing classrooms, Angela M. Schneden Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attributing success and failure : attribution theory at work, Ellen M. Shay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist education : exploring the constructivist theory and No Child Left Behind to develop an effective kindergarten program, Leigh M. Siegert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Revision of the Carlisle Elementary preschool standards based on the Iowa Early Learning Standards, Marne M. Sievers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing diversity: A case study of teacher educators' views and instructional practices at a Midwestern university, Alina Slapac Open Access Dissertation
Character education, Kim Slater Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Incorporating interactive writing throughout the day in a kindergarten classroom, Amy Sobaski Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational Leadership, Aaron J. Stecker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
M is for Marshalltown, Beth S. Steffa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Narrative therapy treatment for adolescents with drug abuse, Julie F. Stevens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The contribution of socio-economic status and maturity on injury risk in youth soccer, Kristin Noel Stoneberg Open Access Thesis 2007 Award
Self-Perceptions and Peer Influence on Bullying Behavior, Jaime Strickler Open Access Thesis
The advantages and disadvantages of recess, Nicole Sullivan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Problem Based Learning, Susan Tebbe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Empowering Families From the Start: Kindergarten Family Nights, Melissa M. Teggatz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cohort Study of Nitrate Exposure From Drinking Water, Mhg Level, and Implications on Possible Recovery Oxygen Uptake by Age-Grade, Patricia Teran Yengle Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Neal E. Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year-Round Education, Kara Trentz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher autonomy : a review of the research literature, Jaime A. Usma-Wilches Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements for leading secondary schools, Darci J. Wagner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Dietary Intervention, Specifically the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet, on the Behavior and the Learning Abilities of Children Who Have Been Diagnosed with Autism., Amy Wallace Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nebbe's Nature Nest : a summary of an animal assisted therapy camp, Nicole A. Whisler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Influence of Significant Others on High School Students’ Expectancies, Task Value, and Motivation in Physical Education, Skip M. Williams Open Access Thesis
The Importance of eHealth in the Education of Underserved Populations, Shanel L. Winfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of music education in early childhood classrooms, Melissa J. Wolf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Uncovering perspectives and attitudes toward inclusion : a study of parents, students and teachers, Rea-Eleene Woolley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-harm : a review of its nature, assessment and treatment, CJ Yerington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sending Children Who Are Medically Fragile to School, Aulanda L. Zenner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender Differences in American Children's Oral Narratives, Nadezda M. Zernova Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using American Library Association's Current Notable Literature for Younger and Middle Readers to Help Enhance the 6 + 1 Trait Writing™ Model in the Elementary Classroom, Debra Zwank Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2005
English language learner program at Irving Elementary : finding a life preserver for sink or swim education, Pamela Argotsinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The mind is the tabernacle of the consciousness soul: A journey visiting the roles of consciousness, communication, education, and technology in human and curriculum development by integrating Dewey, Gebser, and Steiner: Past, present, future, Daniel Joseph Kazim Bardy Open Access Dissertation
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Case-Control Study: Past Chemical Exposures and the Measurement of the Red Blood Cell Acetylcholinesterase Reactivity in Vitro When Challenged at Various Dosages by Chlorpyrifos-Oxon, Naomi J. Bienfang Open Access Thesis
Examination of Amount of Time Spent in Heart Rate Zone During a Cup Stacking Unit in 4th-Grade Students, Kimberly Jo Boelke Open Access Thesis
