@misc{10481/63081,
year = {2020},
month = {5},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/63081},
abstract = {The objective of this research is to examine the effectiveness of the “Executive Function
Training Program in Preschool” (EFE-P) that includes real-world activities and applies different
required methodologies for a sustainable education. In addition, it is evaluated whether the
improvement of executive functions is transferred to the social competence domain. The study
involved 100 students aged 5–6 years, of which 50 were randomly assigned to the active control
group and 50 to the experimental group. Executive functions (BRIEF-P) and social competence (BASC
and PKBS-2) were measured at two time points (pre-intervention and post-intervention). Data were
analyzed using the Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) for repeated data and results showed
that children in the experimental group obtained better scores on executive functions and social
competence compared to their peers in the control group. It is discussed if the executive functions
training can be effective in improving social competence as long as the programs include real-world
activities that encourage such transfer, as the EFE-P does.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Executive function},
keywords = {Inhibitory control},
keywords = {Working memory},
keywords = {Cognitive flexibility},
keywords = {Social competence},
keywords = {Social skills},
keywords = {Transfer},
keywords = {Sustainability education},
keywords = {Teacher training},
title = {Promoting Social Competence in Preschool with an Executive Functions Program Conducted by Teachers},
doi = {10.3390/su12114408},
author = {Romero López, Miriam and Pichardo Martínez, María Del Carmen and Bembibre Serrano, Judit},
}