Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
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 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
Best practices in teaching reading fluency in the elementary classroom, Tina Schneider, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing online literature circles to improve reading comprehension, Mark Schuldt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiating instruction using authentic, performance assessments and technology integration, Cynthia Seberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Authentic Assessment and Technology in a Standardized Elementary Reading Curriculum, Sara Seberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors Related to Physical Activity Behaviors in Young People, Julie Simonson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implications of Face-To-Face And Web-Based Asynchronous Staff Development Approaches, John D. Solis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Anne E. Speer, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diabetes Education: Overview, Obstacles, and Opportunities, Mary Ann Steffensmeier, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Life Stress and Coping Resources on the Occurrence and Severity of Athletic Injuries in Female Collegiate Athletics, Susan E. Stoker, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Self-perceptions, peer influence, social information processing and bullying behavior, Jaime Strickler, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to provide more objective grading and compliance with "No Child Left Behind", Kevin Suhr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Vicki M. Sullivan, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An administrative vision for secondary schools : a reflective essay, Chad A. Szabo, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher discourse in a culturally diverse classroom, Madalina Tanase, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Technology to Enhance Reading Comprehension, Ryan Thole, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating African American children : breaking the silence, Bernadette Thomas, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of the Literacy Coach: The Challenge of Change, Janet Bargmann Thompsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Working with gay and lesbian youth : the counselor as advocate, Kara L. Thompson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Fire P.A.L.S. Program on Fire and Life Safety Knowledge and Behavioral Intent of Selected Elementary School Students, Annette R. Vander Werff, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Ethical leadership--a search for self : a reflective essay, Deborah Fisher Vroom, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Minimizing the effects of the digital divide, Trevor Walker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An effectiveness assessment of the Quicktionary reading pen for grades 3 through 6, Barbara K. Waugh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accelerated Reader and its impact on reading comprehension and lifelong literacy, Julie Whiston, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to encourage critical thinking, Tracy Wilkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery, Wendy C. Williams, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The effects of aerobic activity on the self-stimulating behaviors of children diagnosed with autism, Jason Lee Witte, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Alvin B. Wright, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Orchestrating A Student's Reading Fluency in the Elementary Classroom, Sarah A. Yoder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Practices in Balanced Early Literacy Instruction, Suzanne Yoder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' perceptions of the application of instructional design elements in the distance teaching process, Lihua Zheng, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Adolescent depression : Implications for the high school counselor, Mary C. Zierke, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Copyright Policy and Enforcement in Higher Education: The Impact on Distance Education, Michelle Elizabeth Zilisch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2002
The importance of behavioral interventions and stimulant medication effects on reducing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Elizabeth Alvarez, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping families to capitalize on literacy in their homes, Paula K. Azinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parents in education (PIE), Kathy L. Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Female Athlete Triad, Deedra Mae Billings, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating New Technologies Into the Methods of Education (INTIME): Its impact on the professional practice of participating teacher educators, Marius Boboc, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
