Objective: 

To improve a student's sense of self efficacy in academic tasks. 

Teachers can:

• Assist student in identifying self talk statement which can be used to ward off worry e.g. “I am prepared for this test”

• Talk about their perceived strengths and weakness as learners in particular subject areas 

• Give examples (with details) about specific successes and failures they have experienced on academic assignments 

• Discuss how they complete a range of common academic task (e.g.  undertaking a term paper, completing a math exercise, doing homework)

• Disclose routine for preparing quizzes and tests.