The Effects of Public Display and Type of Public Display on Children's Spelling Behavior

Author

Edgar M. Lowman, Fort Hays State University

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/PHKG1011

Date of Award

Spring 1978

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Advisor

James Ryabik

Abstract

A multiple baseline design across subjects was used to determine the effects of public display and its type on children's spelling behavior for 42 children in two fifth grade classrooms. The data indicated that public display resulted in a marked increase in correct spelling words for one classroom. Further, the data indicated that the type of public display did not enhance the overall effectiveness of public display when added as a treatment variable. Public display did not yield a marked increase in correct spelling words for another group of children with an exceptionally high baseline rate, thus limiting the range for improvement. It appears from the present data that public display is an effective method for increasing certain academic behaviors in elementary school children.

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Recommended Citation

Lowman, Edgar M., "The Effects of Public Display and Type of Public Display on Children's Spelling Behavior" (1978). Master's Theses. 1715.
DOI: 10.58809/PHKG1011
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1715

Rights

© 1978 Edgar M. Lowman