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dc.contributor.advisorMorris, Edward K.
dc.contributor.authorWosmek, Jennifer Ann Dressel
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-08T22:34:42Z
dc.date.available2009-05-08T22:34:42Z
dc.date.issued2008-01-01
dc.date.submitted2008
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dissertations.umi.com/ku:10125
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1808/4541
dc.description.abstractThis study used a multiple-baseline design across two time periods to evaluate the effects of public posting on the quality of infant care in an early childhood program. The participants were 4 female caregivers. During baseline, a preexisting posted schedule of play activities was posted. During intervention, a new posting program was implemented that consisted of activity cards, an activity sheet, a caregiver rotation schedule, and caregiver instructions. Increased compliance with play area protocol (e.g., compliance with posted activity, toy rotation) and increased caregiver verbal and physical contact with infants was observed. The changes were largely maintained during follow-up. These findings (a) demonstrate that public posting can improve caregivers' compliance with play area protocol and their rates of contact with infants, (b) contribute to the literature on the usefulness of public postings as a means of improving staff performance, and (c) support the "zone" approach to classroom organization.
dc.format.extent94 pages
dc.language.isoEN
dc.publisherUniversity of Kansas
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dc.subjectDevelopmental psychology
dc.subjectBehavioral psychology
dc.subjectCaregiver
dc.subjectEarly childhood
dc.subjectInfant care
dc.subjectPlay
dc.subjectPublic posting
dc.subjectRoom organization
dc.titleThe Effect of Public Postings on Early Childhood Care Providers' Behavior in an Infant Room
dc.typeDissertation
dc.contributor.cmtememberWhite, Glen W.
dc.contributor.cmtememberMarotz, Lynn R.
dc.contributor.cmtememberDozier, Claudia L.
dc.contributor.cmtememberHorn, Eva
dc.thesis.degreeDisciplineApplied Behavioral Science
dc.thesis.degreeLevelPh.D.
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kusw.oapolicyThis item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria.
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