I have had some good feedback from students who I have directed to the Hull site
http://www.hull.ac.uk/disability/dyslexia/semester1/organisation.html
There's quite a lot in there.
I have also seen students who were stressed because the Staying Calm workshop didn't work for them. & I think in some ways their
anxiety is a perfectly appropriate response to being unprepared for an exam.
There's also
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
I have asked students to have a look at these resources before meeting up for an appointment and it generally moves the conversation
on.
Hope this is of some use.
Regards
Cathy Malone
Sheffield Hallam
-----Original Message-----
From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kim Shahabudin
Sent: 11 March 2009 16:06
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Subject: Re: Resources for overcoming exam anxiety
Thanks for this David (and others who have replied to me directly).
I probably wasn't as clear as I should have been in the original email (end of term soggy brain). We do already offer various
resources to support students in preparing for exams (including workshops, study guides, relaxation exercises etc). What we lack
(and I don't currently have time to produce) is resources on things that students can actively do to help themselves - preferably
online so that I can provide a link on our website and they can access it at the time when they're anxious rather than waiting until
we have a free appointment for a one-to-one session.
So, what I should have asked is, can anyone recommend any online resources to help students overcome exam anxiety?
Thanks again,
Kim
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From: PARKES David J [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wed 11/03/2009 15:49
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Subject: RE: Resources for overcoming exam anxiety
Hi Kim, we introduced relaxation classes (brought someone in), she
produced a podcast etc and we allowed her to sell CDs - they were very
well received. We also ran how to perform workshops, time management,
understanding the question etc
Best wishes
David
David Parkes
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-----Original Message-----
From: learning development in higher education network
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Sent: 11 March 2009 14:30
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Subject: Resources for overcoming exam anxiety
Hi folks,
Quick question - can anyone suggest resources for students on overcoming
exam anxiety - preferably including activities e.g. exercises?
Thanks in advance,
Kim
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