Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2013
Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity for Adolescent Females, Elisa M. Cohen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Latinos in young adult fiction, Jennifer Cole, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A training guide and reference handbook for elementary school library secretaries in the Iowa City Community School District, Lisa Collier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library instruction designed to support core curriculum, Julie Courter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Artist residency programs: The present and future, Emily Coussens, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of one-to-one computing for students with disabilities in an inclusive language arts class, Billie Jo Cowley, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Strategic Planning in Nonprofit Organizations: Its Role, Significance and Determining Effectiveness, Janelle Darst, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology, toddlers and vocabulary development, Gwendolyn Dayton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of dimensions of service quality and recreational benefits in collegiate recreational sports programs, Christopher Berne Denison, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
Effective comprehension strategies in the elementary classroom, Melissa Ann Determan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The uniqueness of the English language learner : Research based strategies for English language learners, Carolyn Lindgren Dietz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the instructional coaching model to implement positive behavior supports in early childhood special education programs, Heather Donoho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
College freshmen dispositional readiness: Examining the perceptions, Jennifer Dovre, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Power of Collaboration and Partnerships, Shawn Dunn, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Literature circles and technology : a study of students' attitudes, Laura Ann Edwards, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Weight Bias in Physical Education and the Impact of Intervention Methods, Chris Ehlert, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing Easy to Use Exercise Videos for Classroom Physical Activity Breaks, Holly Fencl, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of student choice on acquisition of alphabet knowledge, Lindsey L. Fonkert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Providing academic access to individuals with significant disabilties [sic], Lindsey Jill Frandsen, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Thesis
The Rise of the Benefit Corporation: An Examination of the Strengths and Potential Obstacles to Long Term Success, Lisa L. Freeman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of STEM inquiry practices on English language acquisition in a first grade classroom in Thailand, Rebecca J. Fuhrman-Petersen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the mechanisms of action of stereotype threat and how does it contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease in African Americans, Anthony Gage, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Are students experiencing the intended outcomes of Quality Matters standards?, Maryam Ghayoorrad, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Transition to kindergarten : a project for the Grinnell-Newburg School District, Donna Godar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of peer-conferencing on writing revisions in a second grade classroom, Emily C. Guetzlaff, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Aquatic strategies and techniques and their benefit on children with autism, James G. Hall, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
School wide positive behavioral and intervention supports : the effectiveness of Tier 1 strategies, Gregory James Halsor, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Leading through change: A study of the role of central office leadership in the process of secondary change, Dirk A. Halupnik, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Acute effect of postactivation potentiation versus dynamic stretching plus postactivation potentiation on countermovement vertical jump performance, Daniel John Hammes, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Outside is in: Women, special education, and the superintendency, John Lawrence Hanson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
A WebQuest for the Instruction of Appropriate Online Behavior, Susan Heilig, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nurturing resiliency among adolescents with emotional and behavioral disturbances (EBD) in a special education setting, Rimaz Herz, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Books, blogging, and boredom : the impact of one-to-one computing on student engagement and literacy, Amanda M. Hudson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Iowa core technology integration: A resource for kindergarten through second grade teachers, Shalyn Huerter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Investigating the use of an interactive whiteboard to teach literacy in the early childhood classroom, Laci A. Hummel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
How elementary students can apply self-guided learning strategies in the classroom, Nicole Ivers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Gifted student achievement and motivation levels related to participation in gifted programming, Stacey M. Jambura, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Perturbation on Interface and Intramuscular Temperatures During an Ice Water Immersion, Andrew Dean Jedlicka, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A comparison of print and e-book texts with 4th grade students to evaluate comprehension and motivation, Sarah Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Misconceptions of the Teacher Librarian Role, Mary Junker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Preferences Toward Gender of Coach and Perceptions of Roles of Basketball Coaches, Jacqueline Lee Kalin, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Volunteer Motivation and Satisfaction: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature on Volunteer Motivation and Satisfaction, Kevin Kann, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mental illness and schools: An examination of how schools are providing supports and services to students with mental health concerns, Nikki Leigh King, Department of Special Education, Open Access Thesis
Collaboration of the Teacher Librarian and the Classroom Teacher to Incorporate Literature and Information Literacy Skills into a Sixth Grade Social Studies Unit, Susan A. Klett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effectiveness of Selected Components Upon Childhood Obesity Prevention, Brian Kliegl, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Library Paraeducators' Training: Assumptions or Facts?, Virginia H. Knapp, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of agriculture in children's literature: Contemporary stories in picture books, traditional tales, and nonfiction, Kathryn S. Koller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Making Historical Fiction Appealing to Young Adults Through Book Trailers, Chelsey Kolpin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceptions of coaching efficacy from the coaches', parents', and athletes' perspectives, Wade Previn Kooiman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Dissertation (UNI Access Only) 2015 Award
Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Undergraduate Learning in a Multidimensional Wellness Course, Kristi Leonard, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Dissertation
The Effects of Sleeping on Academic Performance and Obesity, Zach Liddle, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
PROMIS physical function item bank v. 1.0: Validity of physical function assessment for athletic training clientele, Leif Philip Madsen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A professional development program for balanced literacy, Sheila Charlene McCullough, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How educators and parents can collaborate to improve student reading fluency, Jackie M. McDermott, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of immediate myofascial pressure release treatment effects among active and latent trigger points, Chelsea M. Morris, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A selective annotated bibliography of materials recommended for junior high classrooms regarding resistance during the Holocaust, Katharine Mulfinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of heel elevation and fatigue on torso inclination during the barbell back squat, Michael James Neppel, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Lessons Learned From a Cognitively Guided Instruction Professional Development Project, Christina Nugent, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
Uncovering the lived experiences of entry-level administrators in a school in need of assistance, Teresa Rayman Peterson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
The Difference Connection Makes : Roles the Middle School Teacher Plays in Changing Adolescent Girls’ Lives, Denise M. Pralle, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Dissertation
A description of swing parameters and their relationship to in game batting performance in Division I softball players, Cassandra Reilly-Boccia, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only) 2015 Award
Young Adult Memoir Dealing with Alcohol, Abuse, Infidelity, Violence and Poverty, Kelly Reinhold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using virtual worlds in medical and health education, Amy J. Renze, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The State of the “Gen Y” Estate: An Examination of Leadership Traits Necessary for Nonprofit Organizations to Secure the Millenial Generation as Loyal Donors and Employees, Duff Ridgeway, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early Childhood Library Resources and Support, Lisa Catherine Riese, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using TPACK to promote effective language teaching in an ESL/EFL classroom, Wilson M. Rojas Bugueño, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the benefits of technology in training, Nelson Rokke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Characters with Disabilities within K-6 Fictional Literature, Katie Roling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary acquisition in kindergarten for English language learners: Ventriglia's Rule of 3, or Marzano's Six Steps to Effective Vocabulary Instruction?, Danielle Marie Rose, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Implications of Quiet Eye Training on Sport Performance, Jeffrey H. Rose Jr., School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrative and Holistic Global Higher Education : An Investigation of Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services as a Model Service Learning Program, Bin Ruan, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Dissertation
Volunteer Satisfaction: An Examination of the Pertinent Literature About Volunteer Satisfaction and a Nonprofit Organization, Ginger J. Sakas, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors That Influence Superintendents in Iowa to Implement a One-To-One Computer Initiative, Gerald Eugene Schnabel, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
An analysis of the effect of a 21st-century-designed middle school on student achievement, Gary David Schwartz, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
101 books for youth that feature hunters & hunting, Leann Seddon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrated curriculum in the elementary classroom, Katherine Decker Simpson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of limb circumference on intramuscular cooling during and following an ice bag application after exercise, Marcus A. Sojka, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Scheduled library visits and reading achievement, David Stanfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving 21st century literacy skills and student engagement by integrating digital storytelling across the curriculum, Sandra J. Steinfadt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Behavior in Individuals with Intellectual and Adaptive Disorders, Tara Stemsrud, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cross-cultural comparison and contrast of Americans' and Bulgarians' understanding of forgiveness, Desislava Sevdalinova Stoycheva, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Evaluating the effects of increasing mathematics graduation requirements: A survey of the effects of state policy change in Illinois, Corey Tafoya, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Student, Teacher and Parent Perceptions of the Role Accelerated Reader Plays in Elementary Students' Reading Motivation, Jannette Thrane, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of a school psychologist's roles in the implementation of an RTI system, Leigh Ann Thul, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Designing Elementary Engineering Education From the Perspective of the Child, Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
A comparative analysis of leisure and tourism in China and in the USA, Xin Wang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Comparing second grade students' creative and content knowledge performance on figural transformation activities introduced in a standard or enhanced manner with nutrition content knowledge taught through factual or fantasy reading, Angela Naomi Webb, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
Voice of the voiceless: The effects of labeling children in public schools, Mike T. Wells, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
A need for motivation : increasing engagement to bolster success, Libbie M. Willert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Facilitating transfer for adult learners through cross-cultural e-learning, Min Zhang, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparing sixth grade students' creativity in word play to spatial construction with integrated academic content eliciting a distal or proximal perspective, Ksenia S. Zhbanova, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
An Examination of the Criteria for the Iowa Children's Choice Award List, Jessica Zimmerman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2012
Understanding and meeting the needs of the millennials in the classroom: A literature review, Amanda Alexander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices of Individual Family Service Plans and analyses regarding quality outcomes, Ashley M. Andrew, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Implementing a family involvement project in early childhood classrooms, Elizabeth Barrett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teens Read book trailers, Jill Besler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teachers' perceptions of skills needed for children's entry into kindergarten, Jessica Blohm, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Early Algona: A digital story, Kathy Bottaro, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leadership of identified gifted compared to high-potential students studying Iowa's natural history, Katie E. Broeg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
