Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2002
Literacy volunteers in elementary classrooms : why do we need them and how do we train them?, Laura Meyers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A writing instruction tool for Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa, Kristine Milburn, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Content Analysis of Children’s Literature Depiction of Modern Agriculture, David William Mixdorf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Positive and negative effects of television viewing in early childhood, Rachel R. Morris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Reading Poetry in Library Classes on Circulation of the Library’s Poetry Collection, Mary Musselman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A school psychologist's role in decreasing eating disorder prevalence in school-aged children, Natalie Muth, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of School Size and Gender on Adolescents’ Perception of Stress, Dixie K. Nederhoff, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
How to develop and design a WebQuest, Amy Neville, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptual Study about Internet Delivered Secondary Education in Iowa, Joy J. Brunson Oldfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Portrayal of Mentally Ill Characters in Young Adult Fiction, Marilyn E. Olson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching NCTM standards through subject areas in the kindergarten classroom, Elizabeth Tata O'Neil, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
InTime video field production and editing, Jennifer Mohlis Peterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Maintaining developmentally appropriate practice in an increasingly academic kindergarten, Amy Phillips, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A descriptive analysis of sexuality education in the state of Iowa : what content is being delivered to secondary students?, Brian Poncy, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
How does childhood incest affect the interpersonal relationships of adult females, Lyle Potter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology staff development, Paul A. Rabara, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aggression in the classroom, Heid Reaman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a K-12 district technology plan, Greg Reese, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting word recognition through parent workshops, Michelle Lynn Reicks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Guided reading staff development training manual, Anita L. Reisner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Corporate universities : what companies should know, Megan Riley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best teaching practices in reading methods courses, Stacey Ruff, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Raising cultural awareness in the elementary classroom through African-American children's literature, Kirsten Seebeck, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
YWCA family literacy program, Adam Severson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Forgiveness intervention for an incest survivor : a case study, Joyce Skinner, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The Presidential Commissions on Outdoor Recreation: A Cumulative Impact Study, Christopher K. Skully, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of Binge Drinking Rates Between Varsity Collegiate Athletes and Non-athletes, Kendra Alison Stannard, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Linking the literacy curriculum with technology, Scot J. Surprenant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering high schools, Corey Tafoya, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivation and Mandatory Standardized Testing: Utilizing the School Counselor as Consultant, Liaison, Trainer, and Advocate, Trent Taylor, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of the Research Literature Pertaining to the Analysis of the Teaching Games for Understanding Model, Randal K. Ten Pas, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fifth Grade Website: Improving Leaming Through the Use of the Web, Brent Thiessen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature review : using humor with children, Carol J. Aswegen Thornhill, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fat is not a four-letter word : examining the factors that contribute to eating disorders in adolescent females and the role of school counselors in prevention and treatment, Megan B. Tressel, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy for victims of abuse in the school setting, Jennifer J. Turner-Peterson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in social skills training with preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Using Computer-Assisted Learning to Teach Multiplication, Brian Unruh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Second language learning with computer software, Sonia Uppal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
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
Increasing Social Interactions With Peers in a Preschool Boy With Autism: The Effects of a Package Intervention, Annette Marie Hyde, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
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
Characteristics and Attributes Common among Selected Highly Successful Head Football Coaches in Iowa High Schools, Marc A. Klatt, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
