Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2004
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
Functional Hamstring:Quadriceps Ratio: Does It Differ Across Year of Athletic Eligibility?, Scott L. Dack, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Are college students prepared for conflict? : a review on conflict resolution among college students, Marc J. Dalmasso, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing online courses : reflections from the cyber trenches, Cherie Post Dargan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using computer software to enhance instruction of early literacy skills in the kindergarten classroom, Janann Dostal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student learning styles through the use of technology, Mark A. Dugger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading between the "signs", Sarah Durchenwald/Williamson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating students with digital portfolios, Rochelle Christine Duwa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choosing quality multicultural literature for use in a general classroom, Jill M. Dykstra, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Criticism of middle school curriculum integration : a review of the literature, Carrie Even, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aligning technology and language arts standards, Catherine A. Feldmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Putting the best possible teacher in the classroom : through reflection and self-evaluation, Renee Fisher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology coordinators : the relationship between employment responsibilities and need for ongoing professional development, Mary C. Frese, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The educational thought and practices of Padre Luís Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S. J., Justo Gallardo, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The use of electronic portfolios for preservice teachers, Kimberly Gobble-Sengstock, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The digital media lab at Bainbridge College, Neil L. Griffin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Year One in the writing workshop : a step in the right direction, Michelle L. Grimm, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moral development of the characters of the Harry Potter series, Amy J. Grundmeyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Using Mindtools to build information literacy and promote critical thinking, Matthew J. Haan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Combining science and reading materials to teach comprehension strategies, Melena Haskovec, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature response journals : successful implementation in a balanced literacy program, Michelle Heiserman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preliminary Study of Sustainable Eco-Industrial Partnerships in the State of Iowa, Kathleen L. Hennings, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A Historical Review of the School-Based Health Center in Black Hawk County, Diane Lemon Weliver Hoffman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Morning message : bringing interactive writing to life in a kindergarten classroom, Kay M. Hoffman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivism in online learning : a literature review, Zishan Hong, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Textual Analysis of the Portrayal of Parents in Young Adult Literature, Kathryn L. Reisetter Houck, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Carnegie Library Buildings in Iowa Today, Terri Hudachek, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Active learning techniques to teach Spanish vocabulary, Sara E. Janssen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in reading instruction, Becky Jean Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood depression and resiliency : an evaluation of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Program, Sarah Carroll Jones, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Resource consultation : a study of the relationship between an elementary mathematics teacher and the talented and gifted coordinator, Janine Kane, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Pedagogical Content Knowledge-Content Area Reading Strategies: An Analysis Between Teacher Education and Student Teaching, Janet Kehe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dissertation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A review of separation anxiety disorder with a focus on research based intervention strategies, Lauryn C. Kittleson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character education program : an evaluation description, Hou Chun Kuong, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective models as instructional designs to build student motivation in learning, Karla S. Lammers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating technology into the classroom through online projects : a fairy tale unit, Luann K. Langel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The introduction of interactive multimedia DVD to the electronic media studies, Randal L. Lau, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating a successful online class in an alternative educational environment, Cathy L. Lewis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of the Breathe-Right Nasal Strip on Oronasal Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, Sean Michael Linck, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An analysis of progress toward safe and drug-free schools, Kristina A. Lorenzen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
How to teach the eight multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner in an elementary classroom, Sarah Lyle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated instruction : does it work?, Michelle Maher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Increasing transfer of training from learning to human performance in the corporate management work environment, Patrick G. McBride, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative study of relational aggression in sixth grade girls, Catherine Tinsley McLallen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
What keeps inclusion working? : an examination of current ideas, Kevin McRae, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Laptop computers in the K-12 setting : the effect on instructional strategies and student learning, Sarah Merriam, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The benefits and liabilities of ability grouping in elementary school classrooms, Jill Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration between student affairs and academic affairs at liberal arts institutions, Jessica Lynn Moon, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Thesis
Using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first-grade students, Kathryn Nicol Morris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Universal Design for Learning, Cindy Mudroch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student achievement in the middle school mathematics classroom using computer-based instruction, Anne Nedved, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using computer-based instruction to strengthen student achievement in the middle school mathematics classroom, Anne Nedved, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for handheld computers in the classroom, Joseph Nichols, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating the effectiveness of technology on learning in K-12 education, M. Ann Nicholson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation 2005 Award
The effect of year-round education on student achievement, Rebecca Okerlund, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors motivating children to read, Tanya Marie Ossman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developmental spelling instruction through word study, Elizabeth Ann Overstake, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers and technology : encouraging teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum, Diane Roethler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical thinking in high school literature classes, Simona Sarbu, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grade retention : its impact on students, Teresa Ann Schneider, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
