Offering the Structural Model of Studying Skills, Self-efficacy Perception and Students' Evaluation of the Curriculum Quality (Case Study of Shiraz University)

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The aim of this study is to provide a structural model of studying skills, self-efficacy perception and students' evaluation of the curriculum quality at Shiraz University. The population included all university students in Shiraz. Participants included 261 students (199 females, 62 males) who were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. Data collecting tool was scales of studying skills, self-efficacy perception and evaluation of the quality of the curriculum that has been implemented after calculating the tools validity and reliability. Data were analyzed by using statistical methods of correlation and path analysis. The results showed that students studying skills directly have positive and significant impact on their evaluation of the quality of the curriculum. Students studying skills directly impact on their sense of self-efficacy. Studying skills with intermediation of self-efficacy perception also indirectly have positive and significant impact on evaluation of the curriculum quality. Based on the results, studying skills of students directly would increase the self-efficacy perception and their positive evaluations of the curriculum quality. These skills are learning strategies to help students organize and analyze information and apply them effectively. These skills are not only for educational achievement, but also are useful for other aspects life and help them to become lifelong learners and could manage their financial, economic career aspects of life. Mastering the studying and learning skills would also increase students self-confidence and self-efficacy and help them change their approaches and try out different strategies for success.

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