Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 1999
Two current approaches to science in early education : the physical-knowledge approach by Kamii and DeVries and the science education approach by Diane Dodge, Seon Chun, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Concerns based adoption of instructional technologies for learning for Russian pre-service early childhood education students : a pilot study, Garth D. Cornish, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Visions of Iowa, Shirley J. Daman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A thematic unit for a reading program in grade two oral history, Tracy M. Daugherty, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The lifelong learner and technology, Dia L. Davis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Predictable text with primary age children in a Title One reading program, Joanne H. DeArment, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Compression Following Eccentric Exercise on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Scott Eric Dickman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The prospect of educational technology in Tibetan schools in India, Penpa Dorjee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A look at adoption through young adult fiction, Suzanne K. Duneman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bibliotherapy : background, application and research, Carla Marie Eich, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating technology into the science curriculum : environmental studies grade 5, Lois Diane Enger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The future of educational technology, Barbara F. Erlandson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of Iowa high school principals on the relationship of leadership, school size, and socioeconomic level to school culture, Kevin Wayne Fiene, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation 2001 Award
Establishing genuine parent/teacher partnerships : a home visit approach, Kimberly Jo Foy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Expending the content of curriculum : implementation of the World Wide Web into foreign language teaching, Ping Gao, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Phonemic Awareness and Preschool Children's Literacy Activities, Cheryl M. Geurts, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Character education in the schools, Holly McLeod Gilliland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meiosis: The Analysis of Using a Modified Teaching Approach, Christine Marie Graf, Department of Teaching, Open Access Thesis
Parents and schools : making the literacy connection, Patricia A. Greguras, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Emergent literacy : school to home connection, Barbara Grell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Narrative poem of Iowa’s immigrants, Ann Gumz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Defining readiness : for, against, and an appropriate view, Linda Harris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Delaying kindergarten entrance, Nancy Hayes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Conjoint Behavioral Consultation: How Effective Is Cbc With Ethnic Minorities, Tina L. Hoffman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A literature-based extension of a basal reading unit, Julie J. Holdsworth-Nagal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating literature-based language arts and mathematics, Lora L. Irvine, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping children with difficulties learn : an overview, Sherry Marie Jack, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The efficiency and effectiveness of self-monitoring for increasing fourth graders' work completion, Stacy S. Jeffrey, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Literature-based language arts extended to the science area : backyard unit, grade 2, Suzanne Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based language arts extended to mathematics, Carrie L. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring social justice with third graders through the works of Mildred D. Taylor, Elaine M. Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental and community involvement in reading education, Rhonda S. Johnstone, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children's perceptions of older adults : past and present, Mary Kathryn Hatcher Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing literacy through symbolic play, Lisa Kaiser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bully/Victim Problems in a Japanese Junior High School, Yukari Kajishima, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Psychological maltreatment : the case of verbal abuse, Majedah Khalifah, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Providing services for a culturally and linguistically diverse student in a small midwestern elementary school : a qualitative case study, Candace L. Kist-Tahmasian, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Argument on Leisure and Spirituality: How Can the Line from the 46th Psalm, “Have Leisure and Know That I Am God,” Be Understood?, Tomoe Kitajima, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Forgiveness Education as a Factor in Adolescent Adjustment to Parental Divorce, Amy L. Knupp, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
An instructional development project in grade two : the theme of friendship, Trudy L. Lainson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home schooling, Julie L. Lange, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Health Services in Community Colleges: A Review of National Programs and Needs, Joan M. Lang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of the Iowa Communications Network and Current Patterns of Use, Stacey Lang, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Study of Service Programs at Selected Midwest Universities, Tammy Lee, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
School-to-work : What does this mean for our schools?, Amy K. Leonhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating a web page for the Professional and Scientific Council at the University of Northern Iowa, Rochelle Lee Gehrke Loonan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for technology in homeschooling, Jonathan Luttenegger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature circles, Diane MacLennan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Circle of friends and attitudes toward children with ADHD and other disabilities, Joan E. McCrory, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A Content Analysis of Information Process Models, Aileen C. Meyer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pre-performance Routines and Rhythm: A Comparative Study, Blake Wade Miller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Phonemic awareness : an action research study, Pamela Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors That Influence Women’s Decision Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy at Menopause, Judy Mixsell, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Creating a purposeful, powerful web site for the Cedar Falls Historical Society, Douglas B. Moore, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Value of self-talk in an early childhood setting, Althea Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Winter : a literature-based unit for kindergarten, Amy L. Murray, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery and its issues, Carole L. Neary, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
State-wide training sessions for county office personnel using the Blue Ribbon data management system, Rebecca L. Nibe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Helping students learn to spell : a look inside a second grade classroom, Carolyn J. Nuss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature Webs in the Literature Based Elementary Reading Program: An Annotated Bibliography, Nancy O'Keefe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrated science unit : ponds and water, Evelyn K. Oliver, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creating a registration database using Microsoft Access 97, Darren A. Otte, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Characteristics of Highly Successful High School Football Programs in Iowa, Joe Peters, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A history of the development and implementation of a whole language curriculum in a rural Iowa middle school, Anthony M. Pieper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sexuality education in the schools : the psycho-social development of relationships, intimacy, and sexuality in children and adolescents, Brian C. Poncy, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The teaching of digital vs. traditional photography, Carolyn Prins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading in the kindergarten, Christine E. Resch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perspectives on early literacy : the Monroe School, Mona S. Rosdail, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student satisfaction of Educational Media Reference Guide for courses 240:020 and 240:031 at University of Northern Iowa, Velma M. Sallis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nurturing at-risk students' writing abilities, Carol A. Schmidt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of IDEA 1997 on teachers' beliefs and collaborative practices as participants on IEP teams at one middle school, Mary Ann Walsh Schroeder, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
School Violence and Its Implications for Gifted Children, Nancy Schuldt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Internet to Increase Student Motivation and Improve Communication Skills: Creating an Unusual Jobs Web Site, Deanna Schultz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in a second grade classroom, Cheryl R. Schwery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Computer Use in K-12 Classrooms, Terry J. Shaw, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Spelling Instruction in a First-Grade Balanced Literacy Classroom, Michele Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alcohol Education for Elementary School Children, Pam R. Stamper, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Social class depiction in selected award-winning children's narrative fiction, Edward L. Starkenburg, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Dissertation
The ethics of intimate student-faculty relationships, Brian Craig Steinberg, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Technology Into a 1st Grade Classroom, Kimberly Swartz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of Fatherlessness on a Child's needs based on Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Ivy S. Thompkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling: A Review of Literature, Tammy Uhlenhopp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vida Dutton Scudder's quest for cultural fellowship, Kristi Van Gorder, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Technology Coordinators' Web Site Project, Jason Allen Vetter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative analysis of the Dakota in histories of the late nineteenth century written for middle school students, Mary Lou Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Student Perceptions of Distance Learning using WebCT, Nicole M. Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Internet Project Involving Elementary Students and Pre-Service Teachers, Helen Westcott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Extended Literature Base for an Integrated Unit: Forest Regions of the United States, Barbara R. Wild, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating Parents on the Reading Recovery Program, Amy Colette Williams Sorenson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Development of a Bilingual Program in the Heart of Iowa, Lisa Wymore, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Treatment strategies used to teach adults diagnosed with mental retardation appropriate interpersonal skills, Laurie S. Youngblood, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1998
Looking at children looking at art : teacher response to aesthetic journals in art, Julie A. Alden, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Electronic job searching : suggestions for educators, Jan Andreesen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of an individualized reading program on recreational reading, Kim Aneweer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Multicultural, gender-fair infusion index and survey, William P. Austin, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Ability grouping in the elementary school, Ellen M. Azinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Androgogy and K-12 technology staff development : towards effective practice, Craig Barnum, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retention in the schools, Sandy Barry, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What do young children know about numerosity? : implications for teachers, Keely J. Beam, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inclusion of an autistic child into a self-contained third grade classroom, Arlene M. Belt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
