Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 1994
Use of Electronic Bulletin Board Systems in Iowa Public School Districts, Sylvia Stearns, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparative study of composition elements by elementary students using computer technology, Mary Elizabeth Streich, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Evaluation of a Preschool Tutorial Program, Jody Lee Sunde, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Parent participation and partnership with professional educators, Beth Ann Thompson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assessing children's literacy through writing portfolios, Jane A. Vande Berg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Childhood obesity, Denise Kay Volker, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differences in Attributions Between College-Age Female Recreational Players and Scholarship Athletes, LeAnne Rae Wagner, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Design, development & implementation of the Rod Library Navigator, Matthew P. Warming, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A problem solving approach in mathematics for second grade children based on cognitive guided instruction, Marla K. Wehrle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parental Involvement: Home-School-Community Relationship From the Urban Minority Perspective, Richard Wheeler, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Anaerobic Performance and Strength in the Upper Body and Lower Body in Sprint-Trained, Middle-Distance Trained, and Untrained College-Age Women, Raquel Williams, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Commons components of literature-based reading programs, Lola M. Willrich, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Nature of Corporate Health Promotion Programs Offered by Small Organizations in Black Hawk County Iowa, Jennifer Lynn Woodward, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A comparison and analysis of the academic profiles of only children in the Peoples' Republic of China and the United States, Jiyu Yang, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Stereotypes of the Native American Found in Young Adult Literature, Kim D. Zelhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Study of the Nature and Delivery of the Environmental Health Curriculum in Selected Iowa Schools, Grades 9-12, Craig Allen Zoellner, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Elementary, Middle School, and Special Service Teachers’ Attitudes toward School Psychologists and the Psychological Services They Provide, Terese L. Alexander, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
The role of the interdisciplinary approach in improving middle school curriculum, Kim L. Anderson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integration of service learning into the public school curriculum, Rita M. Arnold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies and practices to enhance reading comprehension in the elementary classroom, Lois Marie Collins Berger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Historical fiction in the study of the American Indian culture, Kay Lynne Bisinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Survey of Opinions and Knowledge of Parents of High School Athletes About Athletic Training, Brooke Lynn Bixby, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The effects of the premature infant on the family, Frances Bollinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An examination of within-class grouping arrangements to replace traditional grouping practices in elementary classrooms, Rhonda R. Bonk, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The gifted/learning disabled student: A contradiction in the classroom, Caroline M. Bredekamp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Picture storybooks for speech communications curriculum and extracurricular activities: An annotated bibliography, Del Brink, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Manipulatives: Are they necessary for middle level learners?, Connie Bruns, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
International Volunteer Exchange: An Attitudinal Study among Iowa and Tijuana, Mexico Environmental Organizations, Rosa M. Bustamante, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The relationship between middle school students' knowledge of the concept of variable and the use of concrete manipulatives, Maureen E. Busta, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The Psychology and Measurement of Revenge, Paul A. Cardis, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Review of the Principle of the Alphabet Literacy System (PALS) Educational Program, Charmaine M. Carney, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
Integrating music and the language arts in the elementary school, Jennifer L. Carstens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Model of a marketing plan for library media programs, Ruie Chehak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Flexible grouping as a means of nurturing children's language abilities, Brenda M. Clark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Humanities through world history: A curriculum development project in humanities education for the gifted, Susan E. Scott Cline, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Classroom environment and teachers' beliefs: The effects of retention and transition room instruction on student reading achievement, Carla Rae Coleman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
Educational Aspirations and Perceptions of Health Occupation Graduates from Community Colleges, Lawrence A. Dahl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Differences in Physician Assistant Compliance With National Cholesterol Education Program Guidelines Based on Patient Age and Sex, Marie T. Dittmer, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Literature of twentieth century Genocide: A focus on Armenia, Kampuchea, and Uganda: An annotated bibliography, Lisa A. Dreesman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Extending the literature based theme of change in a first grade classroom, Kristina J. Eells, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The part-time employment of high school students: Relationship to school-related variables, Larry G. Eggink, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Portfolio assessment of children's reading growth, Jean D. Emlet, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Essential learner characteristics in instructional design, Fong-Chin Fan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Whole language: A delivery system for facilitating literacy behaviors in kindergarten, Carol Feddern, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A parent involvement program for the parents of elementary students in the Algona Community School District, Holly Filson-Heath, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
There's no place to call home: Behaviorally disordered students' perceptions of special education and reintegration, Patricia Ann Gaines, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
I is for Iowa: An alphabet book about Iowa, Mary Ann Gensicke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grouping for instruction in reading, Carolyn Kay Grussing, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nonverbal communication and its effect on students in a multicultural setting, Elaine Marie Guesnon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Zulu Mothers’/Grandmothers’ Beliefs About Their Involvement in the Education of Their Children/Grandchildren, Boniface Bonifar Hadebe, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Attention deficit disorder in children and adolescents, Cheryl L. Harris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Integrated Shelving on Circulation of Adult and Juvenile Non Fiction, Nancy Hasenwinkel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implications of Teacher In-Service Training on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Identification, Glenn Evan Haupt, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
A Review of the Research Literature Pertaining to Physiological Effects of Aerobic Exercise During Normal Pregnancy: Fetal and Maternal Outcome, Sherry Jeanne Hauschild-Hester, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relaxation as a stress reducer for young children ages 4-7, Kathryn A. Heikens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing children's literacy through story retelling, Rita M. Heims, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of creative drama as an observation-based strategy for identification of gifted preschool children, Barbara Heitzman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What skills are needed in personnel management utilizing telecommunication as a training tool, Veronica Lynn Heno, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The problems and remediation of scotopic sensitivity syndrome/the Irlen syndrome, Carol A. Hersom, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing awareness of story structure through folk tales in a Chapter I reading program, Candace A. Higgens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of Physical Attractiveness and Attitudes Towards HIV for Portrayals of Gay, Straight, HIV-Positive, and HIV-Negative Individuals, Matt Hobson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The home and school factors that influence the development of early literacy in preschool and kindergarten children, Moira Hopkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative learning across the curriculum, Jane M. Huber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Attitudes of gifted students toward pullout programs, Terrie Jensen Huff, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Ethnic Identity and Self-Esteem Among African-American Adolescents, Arthur Hughes Jr., Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
The color of jazz, Elvin Jenkins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature-based science program, Gail A. Jentz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding learning styles and their implications for education, Linda Jones, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading Recovery: Hope for children at-risk, Julie Jungers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Study of civil war through historical fiction, Kathleen L. Jurgens, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elementary keyboarding curriculum in a small public school setting, Sharon Lynn Keehner, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-concept of visually impaired adolescents: A comparative study of educational placement in public and residential schools, Shiela D. Kielly, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Assessing children's emerging literacy through retelling, Diane M. Kinseth, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing portfolios in the language arts classroom, Lori L. Kleppe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Interdisciplinary teaching at the middle level, Janice Koenecke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effectiveness of Channel One in Denver, IA, Secondary School, David Kubalsky, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Predicting adolescent AIDS-related risk behavior from psychosocial factors: A replication, Erika Lea Kumerow, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis 1994 Award
What parents can do to nurture emerging literacy, Jacqueline B. Lahr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Appreciation of American Indian traditions, Janet M. Lamont, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nurturing and assessing children's emerging writing abilities, D. Janeece Lasley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An overview of foreign language instruction in the elementary school, Ann M. Lassen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ethnic identity development among Black high school students, Adrienne Menette Lewis, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Knowledge of Performance Presented by Visual Graphic Kinematic Information, Dana Lynn Lichty, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Promoting emergent literacy skills in developmental preschool, Angela Lickhart, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Authentic assessment at the middle level, Christi A. Lines, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of sound field amplification in a regular classroom on academic achievement, Susan I. Maahs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portfolio assessment in a reading-writing classroom, Sheryl F. Mace, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Book Location on the Selection of First Readers by Elementary Students, Tracy Merfeld, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The study of play therapy on the emotions of young children, Brenda Jean Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Drama education: A teaching strategy for young children affected by attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, Janice C. Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Class size and its considerations for at-risk student academic achievement, Debra Ann Morrow, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Incidence and Selected Characteristics of Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Adult Women With Eating Disorders, Linda A. Moyna-Thompson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of science in the elementary curriculum, Eileen Kay Nation, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Key academic and affective components in a community college developmental reading program, Terry Neary, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student teachers' perceptions of classroom management: Importance and preparedness, Lisa Opheim Nelson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Faculty development in the use of multimedia, Marcia Ng, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender-related differences in adolescents in the study of heat transfer, Linda L. Norris, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of electronic mail on teacher isolation, Steven Peiffer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using writing to enhance critical thinking skills in the middle level classroom, Colleen Peltz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
