Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Predicting adolescent AIDS-related risk behavior from psychosocial factors: A replication, Erika Lea Kumerow Open Access Thesis 1994 Award
What parents can do to nurture emerging literacy, Jacqueline B. Lahr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Appreciation of American Indian traditions, Janet M. Lamont Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nurturing and assessing children's emerging writing abilities, D. Janeece Lasley Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An overview of foreign language instruction in the elementary school, Ann M. Lassen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Knowledge of Performance Presented by Visual Graphic Kinematic Information, Dana Lynn Lichty Open Access Thesis
Promoting emergent literacy skills in developmental preschool, Angela Lickhart Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Authentic assessment at the middle level, Christi A. Lines Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of sound field amplification in a regular classroom on academic achievement, Susan I. Maahs Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolio assessment in a reading-writing classroom, Sheryl F. Mace Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of WISC-R and WJ-R vs. CogatAT and ITBS in Defining Severe Discrepancy in the Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Martin Patrick McCarthy Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Book Location on the Selection of First Readers by Elementary Students, Tracy Merfeld Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of play therapy on the emotions of young children, Brenda Jean Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Drama education: A teaching strategy for young children affected by attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, Janice C. Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Class size and its considerations for at-risk student academic achievement, Debra Ann Morrow Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of science in the elementary curriculum, Eileen Kay Nation Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Key academic and affective components in a community college developmental reading program, Terry Neary Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student teachers' perceptions of classroom management: Importance and preparedness, Lisa Opheim Nelson Open Access Thesis
Faculty development in the use of multimedia, Marcia Ng Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender-related differences in adolescents in the study of heat transfer, Linda L. Norris Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of electronic mail on teacher isolation, Steven Peiffer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using writing to enhance critical thinking skills in the middle level classroom, Colleen Peltz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fourth grade regular education teachers' perceptions of Iowa's RSDS: A replication study, Sharon Kay Petersburg Open Access Thesis
The developmentally appropriate use of computers with young children, Bonnie Potter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Global education in the middle school curriculum, Marilyn K. Powers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An exploration of peer modeling on behavior, language, and cognition of autistic children in early childhood education, Diana Pritts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retellings in the elementary classroom, Agnes A. Putz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Emerging trends in presentation technology, Pamela R. Reisinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A literature-based science program, Susanne DeShaw Reiter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparison of all-day every day kindergarten to half-day every day kindergarten, Sue Ellen Richardson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading aloud experiences to nurture children's emerging literacy, Barbara A. Roepke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differences in parenting skills and practices between older and younger mothers: Effects on the developmental levels of their children, LeaAnn Johnson Ross Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family Structure and Listener Response to The Jazz Man, Deborah Ann Sabotta Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play and literacy development: The role of the teacher and classroom design, Lisa Kay Schmidt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The development of a transformational curriculum model for kindergarten, Kathleen Schmitt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grouping in reading instruction to extend the whole language concept, Linda S. Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reasons Classroom Teachers Become Library Media Specialists and the Resulting Degree of Job Satisfaction, Constance L. Simmons Open Access Graduate Research Paper
McKinstry school media center project card catalog on Hypercard, Bonnie L. Smith-Davis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A meeting of cultures: Faculty and part-time doctoral students in an EdD program, Paul R. Smith Open Access Dissertation
Sexist portrayals of women in daytime television, Angela Sommars Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Secondary and postsecondary vocational education curriculum articulation as perceived by community college and high school administrators, John W. Sorenson Open Access Dissertation
Van Buren County Mothers as Readers and Role Models for Tomorrow’s Literate Children, Kristin Anne Steingreaber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Naturalistic assessment of young children's writing abilities, Mary A. Sullivan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors Associated With Patellofemoral Pain in Female College Track Athletes, Bradley Aaron Svoboda Open Access Thesis
Analysis and design of child care curricular courses at Iowa Lakes Community College, Marsha Swanson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Public preschools: Are they an answer?, Robyn Leigh Swisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperative teaching as a method of collaboration between regular and special educators in an integrated setting, Mary J. Takes Open Access Dissertation
A Profile of Susceptibility to Decompression Sickness Among Sport Divers in the Islands of Micronesia, Timothy Lee Thompson Open Access Thesis
The effects of phonics in reading and writing programs for young children, Marjorie L. Tindall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining the Effects of Environmental Issues Instruction on Iowa Teachers, Paul P. Torbert Open Access Thesis
Values education: Empowering teachers, Mary J. Trousdale Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An evaluation of 15 studies concerning the effectiveness of tutorial CAI, Chin-Kau Tung Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Verbal rehearsal methods and their effects on expressive music performance: A comparison of verbal explanation and transformational verbal imagery, Leonard M. Upham Open Access Dissertation
Fostering children's literacy through the graphic arts, Mary A. Vandermillen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Communicating with parents about the whole language concept, Carolyn A. Visser Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The gifted child in Latin America, Dolores M. Shouse Vivas Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An examination of writing apprehension levels among student writers, Kim Yvette Walker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The regular education initiative: A collaboration between regular education and special education, Kathy Winters Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the practices and perceptions of three regular elementary teachers regarding the integration of students with severe disabilities, Beth L. Wright Open Access Dissertation
The importance of problem solving in the middle school mathematics curriculum, Beth A. Wycoff Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
Health Interests of Ninth Grade Students in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Jamel F. Al-Rashad Open Access Thesis
A Survey of Certain Food and Alcohol Related Behaviors and Selected Psychosocial Characteristics of Adult Female Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Kristine Kay Ama Open Access Thesis
An investigation of selected at risk factors in rural high schools in the Midwest, Kevin M. Anderson Open Access Dissertation
Learning achievement related to the use of microcomputers, Yolanda Anderson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assessing children's emerging literacy through anecdotal records, Reva R. Arends Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Value of reading aloud to children, Sandy K. Aronson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Revising and editing in writing workshops : teacher-student conferencing, peer conferencing, self-conferencing, Miriam Baker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reader-text match: The interactive effect of reader ability and text difficulty on comprehension monitoring, Kathryn Maelou Baxter Open Access Dissertation
The Effect of Experimental Alterations in Excess Weight on Vertical Jump Performance, Bobbi Becker Open Access Thesis
Educating baby: Preparing children for future school success, Jill R. Bergman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolio assessment in kindergarten, Deanna J. Berry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Sport Participation on Self-Concept Among Mentally Retarded Adolescent Athletes, Jennifer Denise Brookins Open Access Thesis
Using portfolios to assess academic progress and academic self-concept, Cynthia A. Burger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship among sex-role categories, self-esteem, and achievement: A preliminary study of Taiwanese youth, Chun-hwei Chang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Voice technologies in advanced computer systems, Jodie M. Cone Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparison of cognitive abilities test scores of second graders from four different preschool backgrounds, Judy A. Conner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Listening comprehension analysis in a midwestern community college, Mary M. Conrad Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey and Comparison of Selected Health Behaviors of Student-Nonathletes and Student-Athletes at the University of Northern Iowa, Raul Costero Open Access Thesis
Meeting state mandates for gifted and talented : a survey of Iowa undergraduate teacher preparation programs, Judy Carol Davison Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery: An early intervention program. An investigation of Chapter 1 coordinators' interests in implementing Reading Recovery, Sandra Kay Davis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of expository writing in mathematics with middle school sixth grade students, Rebecca J. Dickinson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Learning disabilities: Educational considerations, Juana F. Domínguez Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The importance of teaching problem solving, Edward Dvorak Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship of attitudes between advisors in advisory roles and advisees of these advisors, Kathy J. Dvorak Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering spelling ability, Beth Dykstra-Van Meeteren Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An investigation of the types of support perceived necessary by Iowa elementary classroom teachers for the integration of students identified as severely disabled, Katheryn Ann Kinnard East Open Access Dissertation
Split- and multiple-images in filmic presentations: Concise information or multiple confusion?, Barbara J. Erickson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
WISC-R and WISC-III aptitude scores: How comparable are they?, Timothy John Fisher Open Access Thesis
Distance learning via interactive instructional television, Darrell Gene Fremont Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Philosophies and Practices Regarding Youth Physical Fitness Testing in Iowa Schools, Amy Elizabeth Fuller Open Access Thesis
Early childhood education in Japan compared with developmentally appropriate practice guidelines in the United States, Nancy B. Gaies Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling and whole language, Rosemary C. Geiken Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship between actual and perceived aerobic fitness and self-concept, Matthew Bruce Green Open Access Thesis
Attitudes and understandings: The meaning of school to at-risk ninth grade students in a midwestern urban area, Judith Brush Griffith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating writing into a Chapter One reading program in grades seven and eight, Avis C. Grundman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An examination of the six roles of the dental hygienist in relation to the field dependence-field independence construct, Melanie R. Hamer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending children's literacy through a thematic unit, Sally A. Hamilton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of cooperative learning on student social attitudes, Mary Hampton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Distance education: The re-emergence of the telecourse, Sarah Hanuske Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parallel Form Test-Retest Reliability and Predictive Validity of a Curriculum-Based Measurement Academic Readiness Test, Stanley F. Hanus Open Access Thesis
