Orientação profissional metodologia DISC aplicada à educação

Abstract

This dissertation aimed to investigate the feasibility of applying the DISC methodology as a career guidance tool within the educational context. The study explored the core concepts of this methodology, detailing its four behavioral profiles: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance and examining how they influence human behavior. It also addressed the development of the mind and the expression of behavior, highlighting the importance of self knowledge in the career decision-making process, as well as the impact of inadequate career choices, with emphasis on student attrition in higher education. The study proposed adapting the DISC methodology to the educational environment by providing a support tool for teachers involved in students’ career guidance processes. The objective was to promote career guidance more closely aligned with individuals’ behavioral characteristics, thereby increasing the likelihood of personal and professional success. To conduct the study, bibliographic research, observation, and a qualitative approach were employed, resulting in the development of an educational product entitled the JANS DISC Test. The field test, conducted with teachers and students, produced positive results regarding the instrument’s applicability, demonstrating its effectiveness in behavioral profiling and its potential integration into educational settings as a support tool for students’ career guidance. The findings indicate that the adaptation of the DISC methodology to the school context is feasible and represents a valuable instrument for fostering self-awareness and supporting students’ decision-making processes, contributing to the reduction of risks associated with professional incompatibility.