Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2004
Ceasing or Reducing Participation in Leisure: A Study of International Students in Japan, Tomomi Sukigara Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating and using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first grade students, Kathryn Nicol Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Vision for Administering An Elementary School, Karen L. Thorpe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Stretching Prior to a 25-Yard Sprint in Female Swimmers, Melissa Lee Tippet Open Access Thesis
The relationship between social skills and resiliency among preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig Open Access Thesis
School counseling and confidentiality, Amy R. Usher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing as a New Component of English as a Second Language Programs For Young Russian Children, Elena Voronina Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Students who self-injure : how can counselors help, Martha Watter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using a school-wide diversity program to promote tolerance, Daniel J. Weichers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Chest Compression-Only CPR as an Alternative to Traditional CPR in Adult Cardiac Arrest: A Review of Literature, Karin L. Wille Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Cory Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Ellen M. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Considerations in counseling international students, Michael L. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methamphetamine use and adolescents : treatment options and implications for counselors, James J. Wilwerding Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Chad David Wolf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retrospective miscue analysis : a positive approach, Lisa Marlene Wright Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study of Organizational Change at Riverview Early Childhood Center, Jaclyn Yetmar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I Believe about Educational Leadership: A Reflective Essay, Janet Young Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of elementary school leadership : a reflective essay, Julia Lynne Zastrow Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Evolution of Distance Education: Bridging the Gap between Teacher and Students, Theresa Zeigler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abdominal Muscle Activation When Performing Abdominal Exercises on a Gym Ball and a Flat Surface, Wesley Brian Zwiefel Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Selected Influences on the Smoking Behavior Among Female and Male College Students of the University of Northern Iowa, Evelyn Adom-Boateng Open Access Thesis
Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The motivating aspects of technology, Mary Ascher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in a second grade math class, Tammy Bakken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preparation for the role of baccalaureate nurse educator: Implications for development of nurse educator curriculum, Vickie R. Barth Open Access Dissertation
The role educational technology plays in student achievement and teacher preparation, Overton Howard Bean Open Access Graduate Research Paper
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Participation Rights of the Child and the Role of Youthwork, Yaw Somua Boateng Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student perceptions of ethics and professionalism in computer science: Does age, gender, or experience matter?, James Stuart Bohy Open Access Dissertation
Parents as partners : the school-home connection, Jennifer Burkhart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The fundamentals of a school web site, Jabari Cain Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship Between the Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease and Sexual Behavior, Kong Chen Open Access Thesis
An investigation of the concept of balance in children ages 6–9: Logic and protologic identifiable in making mobiles, Seon Chun Open Access Dissertation
Females and computer-mediated communication : new technologies, new challenges, Kelly Coleman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing online courses : reflections from the cyber trenches, Cherie Post Dargan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using computer software to enhance instruction of early literacy skills in the kindergarten classroom, Janann Dostal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student learning styles through the use of technology, Mark A. Dugger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading between the "signs", Sarah Durchenwald/Williamson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating students with digital portfolios, Rochelle Christine Duwa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choosing quality multicultural literature for use in a general classroom, Jill M. Dykstra Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developmental process and outcome of McKinley K-5 Elementary School "Portrait of America 2001-2002" multimedia CD-ROM, Cheryl Edwards Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Criticism of middle school curriculum integration : a review of the literature, Carrie Even Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aligning technology and language arts standards, Catherine A. Feldmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Putting the best possible teacher in the classroom : through reflection and self-evaluation, Renee Fisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology coordinators : the relationship between employment responsibilities and need for ongoing professional development, Mary C. Frese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of electronic portfolios for preservice teachers, Kimberly Gobble-Sengstock Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The digital media lab at Bainbridge College, Neil L. Griffin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year One in the writing workshop : a step in the right direction, Michelle L. Grimm Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moral development of the characters of the Harry Potter series, Amy J. Grundmeyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Analysis of Physical Activity and Two Forms of Self Defense Training and Their Impact on Women’s Sense of Self-Efficacy, Elizabeth Susan Guernsey Open Access Thesis
Using Mindtools to build information literacy and promote critical thinking, Matthew J. Haan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Combining science and reading materials to teach comprehension strategies, Melena Haskovec Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature response journals : successful implementation in a balanced literacy program, Michelle Heiserman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Historical Review of the School-Based Health Center in Black Hawk County, Diane Lemon Weliver Hoffman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Morning message : bringing interactive writing to life in a kindergarten classroom, Kay M. Hoffman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivism in online learning : a literature review, Zishan Hong Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Textual Analysis of the Portrayal of Parents in Young Adult Literature, Kathryn L. Reisetter Houck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Carnegie Library Buildings in Iowa Today, Terri Hudachek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Active learning techniques to teach Spanish vocabulary, Sara E. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Training : what is training, identifying the need for training, methods of training, and how can trainings effectiveness be evaluated?, Michael Johnson Jr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in reading instruction, Becky Jean Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood depression and resiliency : an evaluation of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Program, Sarah Carroll Jones Open Access Thesis
Resource consultation : a study of the relationship between an elementary mathematics teacher and the talented and gifted coordinator, Janine Kane Open Access Thesis
Pedagogical content knowledge—content area reading strategies: An analysis between teacher education and student teaching, Janet Kehe Dissertation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A review of separation anxiety disorder with a focus on research based intervention strategies, Lauryn C. Kittleson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparative analysis of early childhood education in Kenya and the United States of America : Kenya's social and economic constraints, Peter Kibet Koech Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character education program : an evaluation description, Hou Chun Kuong Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective models as instructional designs to build student motivation in learning, Karla S. Lammers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating technology into the classroom through online projects : a fairy tale unit, Luann K. Langel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The introduction of interactive multimedia DVD to the electronis media studies, Randal L. Lau Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating a successful online class in an alternative educational environment, Cathy L. Lewis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of the Breathe-Right Nasal Strip on Oronasal Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, Sean Michael Linck Open Access Thesis
An analysis of progress toward safe and drug-free schools, Kristina A. Lorenzen Open Access Thesis
How to teach the eight multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner in an elementary classroom, Sarah Lyle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated instruction : does it work?, Michelle Maher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Increasing transfer of training from learning to human performance in the corporate management work environment, Patrick G. McBride Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative study of relational aggression in sixth grade girls, Catherine Tinsley McLallen Open Access Thesis
What keeps inclusion working? : an examination of current ideas, Kevin McRae Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Laptop computers in the K-12 setting : the effect on instructional strategies and student learning, Sarah Merriam Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The benefits and liabilities of ability grouping in elementary school classrooms, Jill Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration between student affairs and academic affairs at liberal arts institutions, Jessica Lynn Moon Open Access Thesis
Using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first-grade students, Kathryn Nicol Morris Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Universal Design for Learning, Cindy Mudroch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student achievement in the middle school mathematics classroom using computer-based instruction, Anne Nedved Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using computer-based instruction to strengthen student achievement in the middle school mathematics classroom, Anne Nedved Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for handheld computers in the classroom, Joseph Nichols Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating the effectiveness of technology on learning in K-12 education, M. Ann Nicholson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Predicting Ghanaian pre-service teachers' intention to teach high-risk sexual behavior prevention from teaching efficacy and prevention approach, Joseph Kwesi Ogah Open Access Dissertation 2005 Award
The effect of year-round education on student achievement, Rebecca Okerlund Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors motivating children to read, Tanya Marie Ossman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developmental spelling instruction through word study, Elizabeth Ann Overstake Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers and technology : encouraging teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum, Diane Roethler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical thinking in high school literature classes, Simona Sarbu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grade retention : its impact on students, Teresa Ann Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in teaching reading fluency in the elementary classroom, Tina Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing online literature circles to improve reading comprehension, Mark Schuldt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiating instruction using authentic, performance assessments and technology integration, Cynthia Seberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implications of Face-To-Face And Web-Based Asynchronous Staff Development Approaches, John D. Solis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Anne E. Speer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
