Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2001
Extending the dimensions of science through poetry, Tracey L. Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing peer mediation : conflict resolution in schools, Amy Junkermeier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Books for Young Adults: Are Young Adults Reading Them?, Kathryn J. Bratland Kellner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Plan for Implementing Cooperation Between Home School Educators and Public Schools in Buena Vista County Iowa, Mary Kohnen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education, Kathleen E. Krug Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : diagnostic criteria using the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.) and Russell Barkley's 1990 model of ADHD, Justin Matthew Larson Open Access Thesis
The major developmental skills necessary for emergent reading : a review of literature, Stacy B. Longley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Optimum time to teach beginning reading, Lisa A. Ludwig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital Archives, Shari Herlein Manley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature Connections to Music, Elizabeth Lynn Wick McLean Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Discussion and literature circle study in the content area classroom, Deborah L. Meade. Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist education : developing a constructivist kindergarten program, Carol J. Menefee Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-technical issues involved in moving a college course from the traditional classroom to cyberspace, Dixie L. Mercer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multidisciplinary team decision-making practices in Iowa schools, Debra S. Meyer Open Access Thesis
Impact of family process and status variables on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moving students forward in spelling, Catherine Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Authentic assessment in physical education: Prevalence of use and perceived impact on students' self-concept, motivation, and skill achievement, Joseph Kwame Mintah Open Access Dissertation
The design of web sites with quality user interface, Amery L. Moultry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Civic Courage: One Librarian’s Protest Against Web Filtering, Christine H. Murphy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Web-based portfolios in higher education, Marilyn Murphy Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Backpack Carrying on the Gait of Young Children, San Fan Ng Open Access Thesis
An integrated technology project in one Iowa middle school, Beverly R. Nielsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Correlation between Scholastic Reading Counts™ and Middle School Students' Reading Motivation, Lana Pitstick Open Access Graduate Research Paper
West Delaware County Community School District talented and gifted program handbook, Mary Quinlan-Kelley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of cooperative consciousness-raising as an innovative teaching practice, and of reactions to its introduction into a high school, Sahoby Solo Raharinirina Open Access Dissertation 2002 Award
An ABC of Painters, Lynette L. Risse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating literature-based language arts and science : a unit on frogs for kindergarten, Ruth Rysta Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate curriculum in reading for grade four, Julie A. Schmit Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Whales, Meg Gammon Schroeder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Overview of the Nature of Science for K-12 Science Teachers, William J. Soesbe III Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fundamental Design Considerations For Creating Web Pages, Damon Staker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bridging the gap between fiction and nonfiction in the literature circle setting, Deborah L. Stien Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Character Pillars Defined by Character Counts! in Children’s Bestselling Literature 1950-1999, Stephanie J. Stocks Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Underserved: Primary Grade Gifted, Michelle Sturtz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Borderline personality disorder : instilling hope may reduce suicide, Kerry R. Sullivan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comprehensible input for elementary instruction, Comis Tang Loken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Four Week Intervention Program at Albert Lea Medical Center: An Investigative Study of Employee Lifestyle Practices, Theresa Thorland Open Access Thesis
What Is Critical Thinking and How Critical Thinking Improves Student Learning, Madalina F. Tincu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian J. Truax Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Stepfamilies in Young Adult Literature, Cynthia Buck Tuttle Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Elizabeth A. Wagner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Marijuana dependence and the efficacy of various theoretical treatment approaches, Leah J. Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An instructional project using physical knowledge activities as a catalyst to develop children's literacy skills in a constructivist preschool classroom, Patricia A. Wehr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Group Contingencies and Classroom Applications, Eric Weichers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate reading curriculum for grade 4, Cheryl A. Werner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate Curriculum in Reading For Grade 4, Carolyn M. Wiezorek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Minority dropout and prevention, Ryan J. Williamson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Look at the Possible Effects of Genial/Eclectic Learning Environments In Denmark and The United States of America, Annette Sigrid Wilson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of full implementation vs partial implementation utilizing the accelerated reading program in the reading classroom, Tamara Wilson-Saisa Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Differentiation in Practice, Twyla D. Wisecup Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Microsoft Word Basic Skills Workshop, Rui Wu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leisure Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Urban Chinese People, Jin Ye Open Access Thesis
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: Activities to Enhance the Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers, Candice York Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-Technology Issues: The Human-Side Factors in Online Education, QingHua Yu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2000
Mentoring to foster children's emerging literacy, Janet K. Archer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and assessing integrated technology curriculum, Kelly Baier Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature-based thematic unit for a multi-age classroom : friendship, Leslie Baxter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to support the implementation of vocabulary and comprehension strategies, Lisa Beames Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Two units of instruction for the Spanish language : basic vocabulary development in grades four through seven, Megan Becker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the Lewis and Clark expedition in an eighth grade social studies class using multiple intelligences, Scott Bockelmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiating the curriculum for gifted young adolescents in the middle school classroom, Eileen M. Boggess Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curricular and instructional adaptations for special needs students in the general education setting, Kelly Bohning Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology education : is there a need?, David Bonde Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios as an alternative assessment strategy in second language instruction, Rhonda M. Borcherding Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy for children with aggressive behavior, Jennifer M. Brehm Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of messages posted to the LM_NET listserv by school library media specialists, Jennifer L. Brown Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writers workshops in a second grade classroom, Marilyn M. Brown Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in grades three and four, Debra A. Carlson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading/writing connection, Sandra J. Carpenter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diversity in the college curriculum : overview of the literature, Ruben J. Carrion Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Exploration Of Social Withdrawal In Adolescence, Ryan Lee Channel Open Access Thesis
Parents and literacy : the importance of reading aloud to children, Phyllis A. Christiansen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of computers and the internet on small town America, Judith L. Clefisch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preschoolers and technology : effects of computer use on the preschool child, Amy M. Clymer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of insecure attachment on children's social skill development, Kimberly A. Conrad Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Load Optimization on the Wingate Anaerobic Test With College-Aged Females, Corey Steven Crane Open Access Thesis
Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society web site project, Shelley Cranston Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of writing through journaling with senior educable mentally handicapped, Bonita M. Custer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : Developments in the last decade concerning causes and treatments, Phyllis Damgaard Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Researching the internet : a student tutorial, Roger S. Davis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Book talk in a thematic literature unit, Cathy E. Dickerson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An integrated science unit : ants, Julia Dillehay Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios as an alternative assessment, Carmine Z. Draude Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-School Collaboration: A Case Study, Sarah C. Ferguson Open Access Thesis
Does peer technology training work?, Kim Foley-Sharp Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Invented spelling : the role of developmental spelling in early childhood classrooms, Cynthia L. Ford Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a web-based assessment instrument, Robin L. Galloway Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intervention Selection For Students With Asperger'S Disorder, Tracy Lynn Gappa Open Access Thesis
Preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching and learning, Helga M. Gudenschwager Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The reasons why many African-American and Hispanic women do not choose careers in technology, Kathryn Elizabeth Guzman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Prolonged Effects of Acute Stretching on Vertical Jump, Robert R. Hammill Open Access Thesis
Visual communication and entertainment through animation, James T. Hamrock Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How telecommunications is assisting the United States in adult educational distance learning programs, telemedicine, and future applications, Minna Ann Harrison Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology in education : is it working?, Daryl Hartwig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of technology integration on the elementary classroom with reading disabled students, Donna Heying Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher-controlled web pages and their impact on home/school communication, Colleen S. Hobus Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing a Reading Recovery shared classroom : good first-grade reading instruction for all, Bonnie L. Hoewing Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Eating Disorders: Personal Perspectives, Suzanne D. Holmes-Bunde Open Access Thesis
Television violence : the impact and influence on children and adolescents, Preston B. Hoskins Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' intrinsic motivation to read and reading achievement : an examination of a reading incentive program, Jennifer Deann Jacobson Open Access Thesis
