Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2006
Nebbe's Nature Nest : a summary of an animal assisted therapy camp, Nicole A. Whisler, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The Importance of eHealth in the Education of Underserved Populations, Shanel L. Winfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of music education in early childhood classrooms, Melissa J. Wolf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Uncovering perspectives and attitudes toward inclusion : a study of parents, students and teachers, Rea-Eleene Woolley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-harm : a review of its nature, assessment and treatment, CJ Yerington, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sending Children Who Are Medically Fragile to School, Aulanda L. Zenner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender Differences in American Children's Oral Narratives, Nadezda M. Zernova, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Effects of a Skilled Videotape Model with or without Attention-Focusing Cues on the Performance of a Basketball Foul Shot, Steven Edward Beard, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
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, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The Developmental Process of Reflection in Youth Ministry, Laura Bowers, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Use of Physical Activity as a Form of Punishment: Attitudinal Influence on Behavior, Mackenzie Rae Casey, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration in Human Services: A Case Study of an After-School Program, Erin Rebekah Cebula, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Catholic saints: An exploration and inspiration in faith, Therese Drey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
English language learners in the integrated middle school science classroom, Julie A. Fee, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Automated External Defibrillator Deployment in Fitness Facilities: A Review of Literature, Jennie Feltes, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using web-based material to support secondary science curriculum, Ghadeer Filimban, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Forming Developmental Mentoring Relationships: An Analysis of Pre-match Training, Kasee Fuller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multi-Agency Inclusive Recreation Service Delivery Model: An Assessment of Services, Angela Rae Glanz, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Achievement Goal Theory: A Preliminary Study Examining Educators' Motivational Beliefs And Practices, Marc Groen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Implementation of cooperative groups and single gender classrooms, Kara Haugen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implications of anger and school violence, Ronda Hilbert, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Structured Imagery Training Program for Collegiate Basketball Players, David Lee Huss, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of math teaching strategies on math achievement, Patty Jenkins, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the accountability challenge in guided reading instruction, Rachelle E. Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is teaching history reasonable, worthwhile, and beneficial in the elementary grades?, Jill Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative investigation of student interactions in a learning activity center: Defining success, at-risk factors, and resiliency for developmental programs in community colleges, John L. Kalkwarf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Youth Learning Practices in the Arts: Recognizing Development and Ideal Practice, Jennifer Kennedy, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of reciprocal teaching at Central Middle School, Audrey Kimball, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of the arts on students' learning, Sook Ming Kong, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Could distributed curriculum improve the ITBS scores of non-proficient students?, Lesli Lancey-Wensman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher perceptions of cross-cultural adaptability and instructional practices in international locations, Debra S. Lee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
A Descriptive Study of the Frequency and Intensity of Physical Activity Among Incoming First-Year Students at Luther College, Kristi Leonard, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Dehydration and the Effects on Collegiate Wrestlers, David J. Malecek, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fourth grade student achievement on math standardized tests in the absence of a math curriculum, Trista Manternach, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Time Spent in Physical Activity During Daily Physical Education and Selected Physical Fitness Components Among Elementary and Secondary Students, Shelley McCumber, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Writing in math and distributive learning in math problem solving, Mary Jo Metz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Opportunity and access for children with disabilities in the inclusive preschool classroom, Jodi Meyer-Mork, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation 2007 Award
What Do Board Members Think School Librarians Do? Perceptions of School Librarians by Iowa School Board Members, Lori R. Minnard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Study of reciprocal teaching and peer coaching at Central Middle School, Rebecca Mohorne, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adopting, Implementing, and Managing Biometric Entry Systems in Campus Recreation Centers, Ann Elizabeth Nellis, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of direct observation in functional behavior assessment, Lori O'Rourke, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Support Groups on Alzheimer’s Caregivers and the Racial and Gender Differences in the Needs of Caregivers: A Review of Support Group Efficacy, Lisa A. Orsborn, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Come out, stay out, stand out: Eight stories of gay and lesbian high school students, Nicholas J. Pace, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
The impact of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation on school leadership of two school buildings designated in need of improvement: An agency theory perspective, Susan Pecinovsky, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation 2006 Award
Effective strategies for reading improvement, Susan Pelleymounter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can technology assist in the effectiveness of after school programs?, Imani A. Phillips, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Menstrual Dysfunction and the Female Athlete: A Review of Literature, Allison D. Pohlman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keyword or Hierarchical Searching? A Quantitative Comparison of World Wide Web Searching Methods by High School Juniors in North Iowa, Harold Price, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can teachers motivate secondary language arts students? : 5 prototypes, Kylee Schmitt Pusteoska, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The In-Home Leisure Education Program for Primary Residential Caregivers of Adults with Dementia, Kimberly R. Quint, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Office Referral Data to Help Understand School-Wide Discipline, Sarah Remakel-Henkels, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
A distributed strategies approach to teaching multiplication and problem solving, Holly K. Ritter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing a Short Science Fiction Novel for Young Adults, Cheryl Robson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies to improve reading fluency in the elementary classroom, Jill Marie Vorwald Sampson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors of Success in Northeast Iowa Community Festivals, Kelly Sanders, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of reciprocal teaching strategies, Michael Sauer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the Leisure Needs of the Forth-Coming Baby Boomers: Research and Programming Development, Heather Schantz, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing geographic education research to increase learning in a seventh grade geography course, Eric Uwe Schulz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small group math instruction : is it beneficial in a seventh grade classroom?, JoEllen A. Schwab, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Influence of Caffeine on the Hydration Status of College-Aged Females, Carissa Shima, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Integrating technology and education, Jori L. Showalter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing distributed practice, Christi Sires, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Emotional intelligence as a protective factor for risk behavior in adolescence, Nicole Renee Skaar, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Peer tutoring and technology integration : you too can make it happen!, Brandy Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Does Carnitine Supplementation Enhance Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults?, Susan E. Spragg, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering writing through instructional strategies : a case study in a special needs class, Melissa A. Steggall, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Technology in a Social Studies Classroom, Cari R. Teske, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Success of Early Reading Interventions, Tammy A. Theroith, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why people self-injure and what school counselors can do to help, Emily M. Thole, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reciprocal teaching as an instructional strategy to increase reading comprehension, Paula Thome, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective Thinking Strategies, Wendy Trainer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing a Historical Fiction Novel: The Marks of the Shaman: The Diary of Indian Captive Olive Oatman, Heather J. Uhlmeyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary Instruction Correlation to Reading Comprehension, Kelly M. Vaughn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Kathleen M. Walech, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elements of leadership in education : a reflective essay, James D. Walser, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in elementary schools, Jessica J. Wass, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using reflection to guide literacy instruction in the "multi-level" classroom, Lori L. Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inside the stress of a police officer's job : what mental health counselors should know, Molly J. Wertz, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study: The Thoughts on Pleasure Reading for Children Diagnosed with ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type; ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type; or ADHD, Combined Type, Heather Whitman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Many Faces of Distance Education, Albert Dantoni Wiggins III, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Review of the Literature on the Effects of Strength Training on the Health Status of Senior Citizens, Lou Ann Wikan, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cognitive, emotive, and behavioral techniques for depressed children and adolescents, Brianna G. Wilcox, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of wilderness therapy, Cody A. Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of parental involvement on children's literacy development, Annette L. Wohlers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood Overweight and Obesity, Julie Lenee Wood, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An introduction to Asperger Syndrome for helping professionals, Bethea E. Woodsmall, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Motivation in the Elementary Classroom, Maria E. Youngblut, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of Hardiness on Mental and Physical Health, Angela J. Ziesman, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, John Zimmerman, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the role of empathy training in anger management programs for young children, Amy L. Zirkelbach, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Submissions from 2004
"Changing tradition: New frontiers in spelling instruction" : a developmental spelling word study workshop, Melissa A. Adams, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
From LtoJ : the effects of an assessment approach on student achievement in mathematics at the middle school level, Toni Andersen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of a word-study spelling curriculum on spelling instruction and student spelling achievement, Jan Baker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Manifestation Determinations: How Do Iowa's AEA Adopted Procedures Compare To Federal And State Requirements And Expert Guidelines?, Keely J. Beam, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Thesis
The Effect of Music on Pre-competitive Cognitive Anxiety, Somatic Anxiety, and Self-Confidence in Male Basketball Players, Jamie Jean Blome, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
