Anxiety and stress before the TOEFL test in English Language Bachelor students at Gerardo Barrios University, San Miguel, El Salvador

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584202412066

• Palavras-chave: Examen TOEFL, ansiedad, estrés, COVID-19, técnicas psicoeducativas

• Keywords: TOEFL exam, anxiety, stress, COVID-19, psycho educational techniques.

• Abstract:

  This research was directed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic to 3rd, 4th and 5th year Bachelor's Degree students in English Language at the Gerardo Barrios University during the year 2020. The main objective was to help students increase results in the simulation. TOEFL, after completing the virtual course: Psychoeducational Techniques for the preparation of the TOEFL exam. The Logical Framework methodology was applied and among the most significant results it was found that the level of stress in the participants was reduced by 78.6%, and the level of anxiety by 57.1%, while the TOEFL simulation scores increased by average of 5.0%. The research team evaluates that the study was viable and effective despite the adversities in its implementation. It is recommended that educational entities interested in achieving similar results in standardized tests can adapt this course and implement it.