Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2001
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
The Portrayal of Stepfamilies in Young Adult Literature, Cynthia Buck Tuttle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Demographics, Treatment Approaches, Experience and Knowledge of the Certified Substance Abuse Counselors in Iowa, Michelle R. Vogt, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Elizabeth A. Wagner, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Marijuana dependence and the efficacy of various theoretical treatment approaches, Leah J. Weber, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Group Contingencies and Classroom Applications, Eric Weichers, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate reading curriculum for grade 4, Cheryl A. Werner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternate Curriculum in Reading For Grade 4, Carolyn M. Wiezorek, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Minority dropout and prevention, Ryan J. Williamson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Review of the Research Literature Pertaining to the Effects of Student Nutrition Upon Cognitive and Behavioral Performance in the Classroom in Support of Nutritious Snack Interventions During the School Day, Patricia Annette Winblade, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curriculum Differentiation in Practice, Twyla D. Wisecup, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Microsoft Word Basic Skills Workshop, Rui Wu, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship between Competitive State Anxiety and Athletic Performance in Female Volleyball Players, Tsui-Feng Yeh, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leisure Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Urban Chinese People, Jin Ye, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: Activities to Enhance the Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers, Candice York, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Non-Technology Issues: The Human-Side Factors in Online Education, QingHua Yu, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
The Effect of Color on a Controlled Accuracy Test, Kaori Araki, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Mentoring to foster children's emerging literacy, Janet K. Archer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and assessing integrated technology curriculum, Kelly Baier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature-based thematic unit for a multi-age classroom : friendship, Leslie Baxter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using technology to support the implementation of vocabulary and comprehension strategies, Lisa Beames, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Two units of instruction for the Spanish language : basic vocabulary development in grades four through seven, Megan Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the Lewis and Clark expedition in an eighth grade social studies class using multiple intelligences, Scott Bockelmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiating the curriculum for gifted young adolescents in the middle school classroom, Eileen M. Boggess, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Curricular and instructional adaptations for special needs students in the general education setting, Kelly Bohning, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology education : is there a need?, David Bonde, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios as an alternative assessment strategy in second language instruction, Rhonda M. Borcherding, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy for children with aggressive behavior, Jennifer M. Brehm, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of messages posted to the LM_NET listserv by school library media specialists, Jennifer L. Brown, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writers workshops in a second grade classroom, Marilyn M. Brown, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Investigation of the Job Training Partnership Act Career Inventory in Predicting Career Clusters for Clients in Black Hawk County, Amy Bryte, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Writing portfolios in grades three and four, Debra A. Carlson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading/writing connection, Sandra J. Carpenter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diversity in the college curriculum : overview of the literature, Ruben J. Carrion, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Exploration Of Social Withdrawal In Adolescence, Ryan Lee Channel, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Parents and literacy : the importance of reading aloud to children, Phyllis A. Christiansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of computers and the internet on small town America, Judith L. Clefisch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preschoolers and technology : effects of computer use on the preschool child, Amy M. Clymer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of insecure attachment on children's social skill development, Kimberly A. Conrad, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Load Optimization on the Wingate Anaerobic Test With College-Aged Females, Corey Steven Crane, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society web site project, Shelley Cranston, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of writing through journaling with senior educable mentally handicapped, Bonita M. Custer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : Developments in the last decade concerning causes and treatments, Phyllis Damgaard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Researching the internet : a student tutorial, Roger S. Davis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Book talk in a thematic literature unit, Cathy E. Dickerson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An integrated science unit : ants, Julia Dillehay, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolios as an alternative assessment, Carmine Z. Draude, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-School Collaboration: A Case Study, Sarah C. Ferguson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Does peer technology training work?, Kim Foley-Sharp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Invented spelling : the role of developmental spelling in early childhood classrooms, Cynthia L. Ford, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing a web-based assessment instrument, Robin L. Galloway, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intervention Selection For Students With Asperger'S Disorder, Tracy Lynn Gappa, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching and learning, Helga M. Gudenschwager, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs About Teaching and Learning, Helga M. Gudenschwager, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The reasons why many African-American and Hispanic women do not choose careers in technology, Kathryn Elizabeth Guzman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Mental Health of Parents and Children Who Are Clients of Title V Maternal and Child Health Agencies and Child Health Specialty Clinics in Iowa, Gretchen Hageman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Prolonged Effects of Acute Stretching on Vertical Jump, Robert R. Hammill, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Visual communication and entertainment through animation, James T. Hamrock, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
