Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2004
Measuring the success of ClassWorks computer instruction, Susan J. Boatwright, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational change process: A case study of a rural school district's reading reform, Barbara M. Havel Bohach, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The sounds of silence : music education and academic achievement, Donny Brazile, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to enhance writing in primary grades, Lisa Butler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating the six traits of reading into literature circle discussion groups : moving towards thoughtful literacy in a Title I classroom, Kristin N. Carew, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Music that teaches, Susan L. Carroll, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
American Indian Women Warriors: Their Perceptions of Success Factors in Graduate School, Loretta Dominquez, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Importance Performance Analysis of U.S. Army Lieutenants’ Perceptions of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services, Jaime Sue Duncan, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Professional development : the missing component in education, Brett C. Ernst, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Food Insecurity among Elderly Persons in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Martha A. Etten, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The transformation of a middle school industrial shop to a modular industrial technology lab and communicating this transformation to the local community, Lynn Figg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is inclusion working at one middle school in Iowa?, Brett Alan Fischels, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grandparents in Education Project, Kim Renee Freund, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Giftedness And Resiliency Among Head Start Children, Angela R. Fry, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Literacy instruction in first grade classrooms : teachers trained in Reading Recovery in comparison with teachers who have not been trained, Trisha Fuelling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School Climate, Culture, and Educators’ Beliefs and Practices in Motivation: An Exploratory Study, Sarah Galloway, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Parents join the club : inviting parents and children to participate in a family book club, Kimberly Gansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Students' views of classroom management strategies in assertive discipline and constructivist classroom settings, Joan Carolyn Gerbo, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Cooperative learning in the middle school : is it a developmentally appropriate strategy?, Laura C. Guilford, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adventures with Kel in Des Moines, Gail E. Hackett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sport Nutrition Education: A Study of Nutritional Practices and Knowledge Among Mississippi Valley Conference High School Athletic Programs in the State of Iowa, Sara Lynn Hallgren, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Perceived Exercise Constraints and Motivation for Exercise Among University Undergraduate Students, Ryan Paul Harkema, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Early Literacy And Making Sense In An Inclusive Preschool Classroom, Patresa A. Hartman, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
Mentoring : a key to first year survival, Shannon Hartman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Application of case study methodology in the context of undergraduate critical care nursing education, James A. Hauschildt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Implementing writer's workshop in a kindergarten classroom, Katie Hauschildt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"Speling it rite eevn aftr the test" : what students can tell us, Jennifer L. Heckmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of Trampoline Training on Balance in Functionally Unstable Ankles, Douglas Steven Hess, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Addressing the cultural needs of Latino students in the classroom : a workshop for reflective educators, Tamara J. Hess, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
WebQuests : an online strategy for web-based inquiry learning, Chieko Homma, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Phonemic awareness in the kindergarten classroom, Shelly Jelinek, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing state guidelines for school library media programs in Iowa: Plans for progress into the 21st century, Becky Stover Johnson, Division of School Library Studies, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Plans for progress into the 21st century: A guide to planning for school library media programs, Becky Stover Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary development in a literature-based instructional program, Gwen Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes: A Day in the Life of a School Library Media Specialist, Melissa Kane, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in the kindergarten classroom : it can be done!, Stephanie Kartman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of the Iowa Children's Water Festival on the children's attitudes and behaviors toward the environment, Sang-Min Kim, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The effects of homogeneous grouping practices on talented and gifted students, Angela Kurt-Sconsa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Shared reading for teaching English as a Foreign Language to young learners in Russia, Inna V. Kuznetsova, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading motivation of middle school students, Sandra K. Leinen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of literature circles, Dawn Lewis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literacy backpacks for emergent readers, Lori J. Logan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of spelling strategy use on student achievement and attributions, Lisa Lynn Ludwig, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Integrating technology into literature circles, Carrie A. Lutkenhaus, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-school reading journals and parental involvement, Annalisa Marie Miner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sources of Stress and Its Impact on Health Behaviors and Academic Performance of International Students at the University of Northern Iowa, Israel Gabriel Msengi, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Identifying School-Aged Children At-Risk to Develop an Eating Disorder, Natalie Jean Muth, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Cooperative learning and reading strategies on the secondary level, Kathryn Magner Panoch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship of Effective Serve Reception Passing to Side Out Offense in Iowa City West Volleyball Matches, Craig A. Pitcher, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Using young adult literature : a classic way to teach English, Matt B. Pries, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Iowa’s Covered Bridges, Marilyn K. Schmitz Ralls, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to support an adult constructivist learning environment, ReGina A. Rankins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Frequency of Imagery Use on the Performance of a Complex Motor Skill, Eric Rebhuhn, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Reflections about my second year of teaching reading, Molly Melloy Recker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Content Analysis of the Changing Roles of Female Protagonists in Girls Series Novels Written after the Women's Movement, Tina Kathryn Ristau, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature response journals and students entitled to special education services, Andrea J. Safina, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multiple intelligences of young adolescents, Kelly A. Schloss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating technology to facilitate math instruction in the elementary classroom, Terri Schmidt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The needs of the adult learner : typical characteristics and how it impacts the training process, Joleen W. Siebert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Herbal Dietary Supplement Education in Midwestern Medical Schools, Wendi Suzanne Sobaski, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An Educational Night Out, Suzanne Lynn-Clark Sprecher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using an African Centered Educational Model and Technology to Improve African American Children's Performance in School, Tehia Venise Starker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fluency Instruction in the Second-Grade Classroom, Kati L. Stephens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Loss and grief : implications for mental health professionals, Lila K. Stephens, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling couples in domestic violence, Krista L. Strauser, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ceasing or Reducing Participation in Leisure: A Study of International Students in Japan, Tomomi Sukigara, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating and using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first grade students, Kathryn Nicol Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Vision for Administering An Elementary School, Karen L. Thorpe, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Stretching Prior to a 25-Yard Sprint in Female Swimmers, Melissa Lee Tippet, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The relationship between social skills and resiliency among preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
School counseling and confidentiality, Amy R. Usher, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing as a New Component of English as a Second Language Programs For Young Russian Children, Elena Voronina, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study of a child presenting reading/writing and behavioral difficulties, John Daniel Warrington, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Students who self-injure : how can counselors help, Martha Watter, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using a school-wide diversity program to promote tolerance, Daniel J. Weichers, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Cory Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Ellen M. Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Considerations in counseling international students, Michael L. Williams, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methamphetamine use and adolescents : treatment options and implications for counselors, James J. Wilwerding, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Chad David Wolf, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retrospective miscue analysis : a positive approach, Lisa Marlene Wright, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Case Study of Organizational Change at Riverview Early Childhood Center, Jaclyn Yetmar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I Believe about Educational Leadership: A Reflective Essay, Janet Young, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of elementary school leadership : a reflective essay, Julia Lynne Zastrow, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Evolution of Distance Education: Bridging the Gap between Teacher and Students, Theresa Zeigler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abdominal Muscle Activation When Performing Abdominal Exercises on a Gym Ball and a Flat Surface, Wesley Brian Zwiefel, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Family-centered early intervention : principles and process, Jody Albertson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The motivating aspects of technology, Mary Ascher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in a second grade math class, Tammy Bakken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preparation for the role of baccalaureate nurse educator: Implications for development of nurse educator curriculum, Vickie R. Barth, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The role educational technology plays in student achievement and teacher preparation, Overton Howard Bean, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student perceptions of ethics and professionalism in computer science: Does age, gender, or experience matter?, James Stuart Bohy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Parents as partners : the school-home connection, Jennifer Burkhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The fundamentals of a school web site, Jabari Cain, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship Between the Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease and Sexual Behavior, Kong Chen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An investigation of the concept of balance in children ages 6–9: Logic and protologic identifiable in making mobiles, Seon Chun, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Females and computer-mediated communication : new technologies, new challenges, Kelly Coleman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
