Learning by Imitation: An Alternative of Improvements in Scientific Knowledge

In the work, the scientific knowledge of novice researchers was improved by applying an educational model that evidenced the effect of connectivism mediated by individual learning and imitation of an expert researcher. The use of standardized questionnaires and application of structural equations achieved correspondence between the theoretical-practical models evidenced by SRMR= 0.0217, CFI= 0.983, TLI= 0.973, RMSEA= 0.092, being confirmed by Hayes' mediational model with; indirect effect of 0.3610 significant, limits (0.1111 - 0.1691), computed with 10 000 bootstrapping. It is concluded that the application of the educational model succeeds in consolidating the scientific knowledge of novice researchers.