Boosting academic success: Mastering self-efficacy

Has it ever occurred to you that we often focus on the negative aspects of our academic work, which may lead to writer's block, frustration from critical feedback, procrastination, and other unpleasant consequences?

To help colleagues tackle these challenges and equip themselves with effective tools for developing a  positive mindset, we held an informal “Five-o’clock Tea at the AWC” meeting last week. The speaker Eugenia Lubennikova shared insights on the concept of self-efficacy borrowed from positive psychology. Workshop participants took a self-efficacy test in academic writing, identified their strengths and qualities to rely on when choosing strategies to enhance self-efficacy, and practiced setting goals for self-development. 

We are pleased that the attendees appreciated this opportunity for reflexion, friendly exchange of experience, and self-exploration:
 

• “The workshop provided a unique opportunity for self-exploration, working on academic material from different angles, and collaborating with peers for alternative perspectives. 

• The language-rich environment fostered communication and new knowledge about self-efficacy strategies.”

• “The successful application of positive psychology to academic writing and the identification of strengths and areas for improvement were transformative, helping me unlock hidden potential in my academic pursuits.”

This semester, you will be able to join one more face-to-face workshop in May. And if you find the online format more convenient, register for  the upcoming online workshop "Show Your Voice in the Text: Using Boosting and Hedging Techniques" on April 25. Don't forget about the opportunity to sign up for individual consultations with a native speaker. We are always delighted to see you there.