Graduate Student Research

Graduate Student Research

 

A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.

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Submissions from 2009

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Instructing for fluency in the first grade, Kim Vierkant Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The impact of instructional materials on the motivational of struggling readers, Kimberly Weeks Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Best grouping practices for reading instruction, Stacia Ann Weisskopf Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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An exploration of the relationship between student experiences in the school environment and school belonging, Erin E. Welsh Open Access Thesis

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Teacher learning in a Tibetan school in exile: A community of practice perspective, Pema Yangchen Open Access Dissertation 2011 Award

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Effects of applied behavior analysis on teaching social skills to young children with autism, Michelle Yeggy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Counseling and educating deaf individuals, Sarah Zollar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Spelling Instruction in the Classroom, Kristin Zweibohmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2008

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Rapid eLearning : its impact on instructional design in the corporate world, Stephen W. Acheson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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“She called me a Mexican!”: a study of ethnic identity, Simona Florentina Boroianu Open Access Dissertation

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Preparing instructors of adult learners to address the needs of minority students, Travell Unique Brock Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Motivation success and failure, Dawn D. Buol Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Gaming towards academic and physical success, Eric Burt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Does content knowledge matter in scoring teacher work samples?: A study of rater differences, Yana A. Cornish Open Access Dissertation

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Determining if the use of certification goals in Accelerated Reader impacts student selection of books, Randy J. Crawford Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effects of Problem Solving Team Processes on Student Outcomes, Brooke A. Dahl Open Access Thesis

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21st century teaching, learning, and one-to-one computing, Sarah Davison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The relationship of preservice teachers' and faculty members' perceptions of critical thinking and their epistemological beliefs, Meskerem Debele Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Exploring the relationship between parent beliefs and athletes' perceptions: A sport commitment approach, Heather M. DeWaard Open Access Thesis 2009 Award

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The role of writing: Increasing higher level thinking for all students, Caroline Elser Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School library orientation: Introducing teachers to the roles and services of teacher librarians, Allison Emery Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Thriving, coping, surviving, hoping: Negotiating the first year of teaching, Debrah Jean Fordice Open Access Dissertation

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Importance of teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction texts, Valeria Jo Frey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A case study on the effectiveness of Kurzweil software on improving participation and comprehension with special education students in the science classroom, Christina Glaub Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Deliberative democratic practices in tourism planning: Towards a model of participatory community tourism planning, Oksana Grybovych Open Access Dissertation

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Visual Perceptions: A Study of How Children Can Learn Through Pictures, Melody L. Gustas Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A Comparison of the Portrayal of Evil in Fairy Tales and Contemporary Fantasy Fiction, Donna Gwinnup Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The roles of coaches and teachers : fostering a climate for motivation in an age of accountability, Jocelyn Hays Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Children’s Web Site: History of Elkader, Iowa… for kids, Nancy Healy Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The impact of a C.A.R.E. based martial arts class on students' academic achievement, peer relationships, and social interactions, David Hite Jr. Open Access Thesis

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The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The reflexivity of pain and privilege: An autoethnography of (Mestizo) identity and other Mestizo voices, Ellis Hurd Open Access Dissertation

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Janesville CSD K-12 School Library: A Facility Design and Development Study, Christine Jacobs Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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How teacher-librarians can effectively support technology integration in 21st century schools, Holly L. Karlen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Reframed teacher leadership: A narrative inquiry, Cynthia L. Kenyon Open Access Dissertation

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An herbal ABC book: A contribution to information available to children and adults, Linda Jo Kirkland Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Cooperation or Irritation: The Relationship Between Teacher-Librarians and Public Librarians in the North Central Iowa Library Service Area, Joette L. Kofoot Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A case study of a rural Iowa school preparing to meet new state guidelines for school libraries [dissertation], Karla Steege Krueger Open Access Dissertation

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Mississippi River Towns: From Dubuque, Iowa to Hamilton, Illinois, Bonnie Jean Lawhorn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Bullying in America's middle schools : identifying factors that affect school environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective e-learning environments for adult learners, Lois A. Lindell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using Web 2.0 technology to support collaborative learning in distance education, Sarah E. Ling Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Music and the brain, Kimberly D. Madison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Upper elementary teachers' perception of the pre-referral process, Lyndi Meyer Open Access Thesis

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Motivating middle level students : strategies to help reach and teach middle level students, Lisa L. Munsey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School librarians are teachers too!: University of Northern Iowa teacher education majors and their perceptions of the role of the school librarian, Colleen Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Barriers of technology integration in kindergarten through fifth grade, Theressa Northouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Home-school collaboration : strategies for improvement, Kelly O'Bryan Open Access Thesis

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Supporting school persistence : an examination of student experiences in an alternative high school, Molly O'Connor Open Access Thesis

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Technology integration into the elementary school curriculum, Yulia Vladimirovna Koreshkova Poblete Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implementing electronic portfolios, Courtney Rogne Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Promoting student success in online courses, Cecilia Ruhlmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Disability and difference: Adolescents' interpretations based on television viewing, Paula Anne Schmidt Open Access Dissertation

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Teenage Life in the Fat Lane, Kristi Shreffler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective homework in the middle school, Kelly J. Simon Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Restructuring a Secondary Business Curriculum for the 21st Century, Eric Springer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Going beyond cookbook labs : computer-based laboratory tools in the high school physics classroom, Jennifer A. Strohbehn Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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What I believe about leadership education : a reflective essay, Melissa M. Stuber Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Freshman Transition Retreat, Amy E. Swisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The Impact of the National Board Certification Process on the Instructional Practices of Teacher Librarians, Deanne Thiede Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A journey of advising: Experiences of doctoral international students and faculty advisors in the College of Education at a Midwestern university, Madalina Florentina Tincu Open Access Dissertation

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Body image disturbance : cultural differences, how it develops, its impact, and clinical implications, Priscilla Villarreal Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Now have we gotten it right?: Exploring the special education referral process, Janine Sue Wahl Open Access Dissertation

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Application of a fifth grade group with behavioral adjustment difficulties, Lindsey B. Wahl Vandrovec Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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School counselors' perceptions of the needs of children of incarcerated parents, Sarah Wakefield Open Access Thesis

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The portrayal of bullying in young adult fiction novels, Deanna L. Weber Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)

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A vision for leading and learning : a reflective essay, Todd M. Werner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Perspectives of change: Municipal park and recreation directors perceptions of the importance of specified organizational goals 1983–2008, Daniel Archie Wheeler Open Access Dissertation

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A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Sarah E. Willenborg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Alcohol use among adolescents, Malynda R. Zuck Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2007

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Use of learning styles in the selection of instructional strategies : Does pedagogy lead to practice?, Roger E. Baker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP) : a model for English language learners, Edith L. Bakley Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Sexual Minority Youth In The Research Literature: The Invisible Students, Kelly J. Beck Open Access Thesis

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Family literacy nights : factors for success, Crystal Betts Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Advisory programs : organization and implementation, Angela Ruth Black Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Home and school literacy partnerships : building stronger tomorrows hand in hand, Tera Bockenstedt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Fathers as readers : A program for African American fathers and their children, Amber Nicole Boyd Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The Views Of Students With Disabilities Regarding Dropout And School Belonging, Rebecca L. Brandau Open Access Thesis

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"Feelin' blue, oh what to do?": coping with negative emotions, Jana L. Brinkman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Approaches to studying and study tactics of baccalaureate nursing students, Lisa D. Brodersen Open Access Dissertation

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Mental Health Services In Schools: School Psychologists' Current Practices And Perspectives, Nicole Carlson Open Access Thesis

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Practice what you preach : a look at retention research and classroom practice, Angela R. Carpenter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Estimating the economic impact of tourism: A comparative analysis of Albania, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece, Arjana Çela Open Access Dissertation

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Reading strategies for struggling readers in the middle school, Kathleen Claeys Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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What happens when veteran and beginner teachers' life histories intersect with high-stakes testing and what does it mean for learners and teaching practice: The making of a culture of fear, Shelly L. Counsell Open Access Dissertation

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Guided reading in early childhood classrooms, Shyla Dawn Crosser Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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From isolation to integration : an in-class writing model for literacy specialists, Sarah Nadine Dorsey Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The importance of mentoring first year teachers, Julia Lynn Doyle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The What, the Why, and the How of using repeated readings of poetry to increase reading fluency, Melissa Feldmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Year round schooling, Rita Danielle Fiala Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Child in Need of Assistance and a Lack of Rural Mental Health Care, Katie L. Fisher Open Access Thesis

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How the clinical settings of radiography programs affect learning perceptions, Peggy Fortsch Open Access Dissertation

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Using picture books to enhance content area reading, Tamra C. Foster Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using a balanced literacy approach in elementary schools, Jennifer Lynn Freeman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Roles and reflections : using team teaching to improve literacy teaching, Jennifer L. Frett Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Reading intervention : using self-assessment to increase fluency and comprehension for struggling readers, Paula L. Ganzeveld Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Motivation for leisure reading : a model Camp Adventure curriculum, Nicole Beth Geopfert Open Access Graduate Research Paper