Abstract

SAHAO, Fernanda Torres; YOSHIY, Shimeny Michelato; MIGUEL, Fabiano Koich  and  KIENEN, Nádia. Development of study behaviors in undergraduate students: development and pilot evaluation of a training program. Gerais, Rev. Interinst. Psicol. [online]. 2021, vol.14, n.3, e17109.  Epub Jan 20, 2025. ISSN 1983-8220.  https://doi.org/10.36298/gerais202114e16592.

Study is a highly complex behavior required for academic and professional success, although it is rarely taught as a skill. This study aims to describe the development process of a training program to teach study behaviors to undergraduate students, based on the principles of a teaching technology called Programming Conditions for Behavior Development (PCDC); and to present preliminary results related to its application. The program was built in three steps: selection of target behaviors to be taught; sequencing and organization of these behaviors in modules and planning of learning conditions. The program resulted in four modules: physical environment management, time management, functional reading and self-monitoring; it was tested with 14 Psychology students. Validated instruments that assess study behaviors were applied. Data comparison between pre- and post-test using Student’s t test indicated that the program was efficient in developing behaviors related to time planning, self-knowledge and previous behaviors to functional reading.

Keywords : teaching teachnology; undergraduate students; Behavior Analysis.

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