Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
In their footsteps: Women faculty of Wartburg College 1914–1945, Susan Kosche Vallem, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Family Literacy Programs, Julie Van Meeteren, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Lynne E. Wallace, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Audrey Wallican-Green, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in schools : understanding and interventions, Donkar Wangmo, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-school collaboration : an effective intervention for facilitating homework completion?, John D. Warrington, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors that Contribute to Increases in Human Performance and Employee Morale, Chandra Washington, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding brain-based instruction and the technology connection for improved teaching and learning, Tammy Wawro, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Picture books about Korea and Korean Americans, Jongsun Wee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Employee assistance programs and mental health counselors, Paul H. Wehrman, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study of a child presenting academic and on task difficulties, Eric Stephen Weichers, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Developing an e-commerce strategy for beverage industry professionals, Keith D. Wendl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Quality of Child Care, Toranna Wermes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collection Development in Media Centers in Overseas America and International Independent Schools in Asia, Joyce Bush Whalen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating School Media Specialists, Pamela J. Wible, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Steven A. Winters, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectively treating conduct disorder through therapy, Angie Wittstock, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental perceptions on maintaining heritage languages of CLD students, Ruth Lingxin Yan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Meeting the Needs of the Mathematically Gifted Child, Edward Zaccaro, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary/secondary schools : a reflective essay, Xina N. Zanders, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Production of a School District Video for Promotional Purposes, Rodney R. Zehr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
General educator training for the instruction of English language learners : is it sufficient?, Jane E. Zirkelbach, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
School Readiness: Characteristics, Viewpoints, and Guidelines for Developing an Effective Kindergarten Program, Vicki A. Zweibohmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2001
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Brandee M. Alexander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
SAIL Online, Beverly J. Ewert Anderson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of Health Curricula at Selected Rural Iowa Secondary Schools to a Recommended Model, Lowen Paul Anderson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cultural connection : a communication project designed to enhance cultural awareness and global workforce skills, Devon M. Anderson Winters, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family literacy, Dorothy Fay Bantz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School Playground Supervision Practices in the State of Iowa, Heather Marie Bauer, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Using Lightspan technology to build school to home connections, Frances J. Birks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effectiveness Of Group Play And Group Counseling For Children With Aggressive Behaviors, Jennifer Marie Brehm, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Implementing portfolio assessment in grade four, Marilyn L. Browder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Jennifer Bruce, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing and sustaining effective online learning in organizational environments, Amy S. Campbell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Internet-enhanced ESL education : a literature review, Yu Cao, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' pedagogical content knowledge and new structures for subject matter content, Corina S. Cimpoeru, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Goal and Identity in a Youth Development Framework, Megan L. Coleman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Motivational barriers : technology use by minorities, Laura Dayton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance learning : Is it worth the investment?, S. Michelle DeGabriele, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing the classroom computer in a special education setting to facilitate cooperative learning: a case study using KidPix, Audrey Dieken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Bibliotherapy To Increase Sharing In A Kindergarten Classroom, Carla Marie Eich, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence and the implications for gifted education, Cynthia Fell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher change in math education, Jamie Folkers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Make-it–Take-it professional development training at Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc., Joyce Gallentine-Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students, Angela Germaine, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of Strength Training and Other Activities on Physical Self-Concept of Females, Denise Cooksley Glew, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Computer assisted instruction: SuccessMaker™ reading and math, Melissa M. Haley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parenting styles in society today, Julie Hammond, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of writing portfolios in grade two, Jill A. Hans, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Examination of Dynamic Postural Stability as Tested on the Biodex Stability System, Gina Marie Henkels, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The merits of kindergarten readers' workshop, Janet K. Hurley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Two Instructional Approaches - The Electric Maze And The Direct Instructional Model-For Teaching At- Risk Kindergarten Students Alphabet Letter Names, Sherry Marie Jack, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
Literature-based language arts extended to science, Jennifer A. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating "kindergarten technology activities" into the kindergarten classroom, Tania Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to the science area : a unit on spring, Kelly Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending the dimensions of science through poetry, Tracey L. Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing peer mediation : conflict resolution in schools, Amy Junkermeier, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Status of Dance Education Programs in Public Leisure Service and Non-profit Youth Serving Organizations in the State of Iowa, Ranae Elaine Keane-Bamsey, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best Books for Young Adults: Are Young Adults Reading Them?, Kathryn J. Bratland Kellner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey of Selected Drinking Behaviors of Student-Koreans at Kook-Min University, Sangmin Kim, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Plan for Implementing Cooperation Between Home School Educators and Public Schools in Buena Vista County, Iowa, Mary Kohnen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education, Kathleen E. Krug, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The major developmental skills necessary for emergent reading : a review of literature, Stacy B. Longley, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Optimum time to teach beginning reading, Lisa A. Ludwig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital Archives, Shari Herlein Manley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature Connections to Music, Elizabeth Lynn Wick McLean, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Discussion and literature circle study in the content area classroom, Deborah L. Meade., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Constructivist education : developing a constructivist kindergarten program, Carol J. Menefee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-technical issues involved in moving a college course from the traditional classroom to cyberspace, Dixie L. Mercer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multidisciplinary team decision-making practices in Iowa schools, Debra S. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Impact of family process and status variables on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Moving students forward in spelling, Catherine Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the Need for Improved Health Education for Underserved Populations in Selected Eastern Caribbean Basin Nations, Linda K. George Miller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, 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, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
The State of Worksite Health Promotion Programs in the Quad Cities, Heather Lyn Moore, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design of web sites with quality user interface, Amery L. Moultry, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Civic Courage: One Librarian’s Protest Against Web Filtering, Christine H. Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Web-based portfolios in higher education, Marilyn Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Qualitative Textual Analysis of the Portrayal of Mexican Americans in Children’s Picture Books, Victoria Quijas Navarro, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Backpack Carrying on the Gait of Young Children, San Fan Ng, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An integrated technology project in one Iowa middle school, Beverly R. Nielsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Correlation between Scholastic Reading Counts™ and Middle School Students' Reading Motivation, Lana Pitstick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
West Delaware County Community School District talented and gifted program handbook, Mary Quinlan-Kelley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation 2002 Award
An ABC of Painters, Lynette L. Risse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating literature-based language arts and science : a unit on frogs for kindergarten, Ruth Rysta, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate curriculum in reading for grade four, Julie A. Schmit, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Whales, Meg Gammon Schroeder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of Creatine on Performance, Tom Smith, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Overview of the Nature of Science for K-12 Science Teachers, William J. Soesbe III, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fundamental Design Considerations For Creating Web Pages, Damon Staker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bridging the gap between fiction and nonfiction in the literature circle setting, Deborah L. Stien, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Character Pillars Defined by Character Counts! in Children’s Bestselling Literature 1950-1999, Stephanie J. Stocks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Underserved: Primary Grade Gifted, Michelle Sturtz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Borderline personality disorder : instilling hope may reduce suicide, Kerry R. Sullivan, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comprehensible input for elementary instruction, Comis Tang Loken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Four Week Intervention Program at Albert Lea Medical Center: An Investigative Study of Employee Lifestyle Practices, Theresa Thorland, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
What Is Critical Thinking and How Critical Thinking Improves Student Learning, Madalina F. Tincu, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian J. Truax, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
