Cognitive strategies in exam preparation: integrating psychology, logic, and language.
Olha Hlek
Summary
This session examines how integrating psychological insights can significantly enhance exam preparation for learners of English as a foreign language. Drawing from my academic background in crisis and extreme situation psychology, along with over a decade of experience preparing candidates for IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, Pearson English, and Cambridge exams (FCE–CPE), I will demonstrate practical approaches beyond test-oriented instruction. The focus will be on fostering emotional resilience, cognitive flexibility, and critical thinking in learners. By focusing attention on sustainable learning strategies, educators can support long-term language development while both equipping students to face high-stakes assessments with confidence and reducing their anxiety.
Biodata
Olha is a CELTA-certified English teacher with an MA in Crisis and Emergency Psychology and over 10 years of experience. She prepares students for IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, and Cambridge exams by combining psychological insights with practical strategies to build resilience, strategic thinking, and long-term learner autonomy.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: Psychology in Teaching and Teachers’ Careers
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 18:30 - 19:00
Place: 105