Recognizing Test Anxiety and Providing Effective Support to Students

For many students, test anxiety is a part of everyday life at the university. In this workshop, faculty members will learn how test anxiety manifests itself, what causes and contributing factors play a role in the university context, and how they can provide preventive guidance and support to students. In addition to brief presentations, the workshop offers practical exercises, opportunities for discussion, and concrete ideas for applying these concepts to your own teaching.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:
+ Recognize exam anxiety in students and distinguish it from normal nervousness.
+ Identify typical causes and contributing factors in the higher education context.
+ Apply preventive and supportive measures in their teaching.
+ Reflect on their role as instructors when working with affected students.