Koller demands that unannounced tests have to stay - what do the students think?

Koller demands that unannounced tests have to stay - what do the students think?

In the current debate about school and pressure to perform, the state parliament member Michael Koller from Berchtesgaden made his point of view clear. The politician, who knows both the perspective of the teacher and that of politics, speaks in an interview about the role of unannounced performance tests and their effects on students.

"Of course, as a student, I would have liked a lot," admits Koller, who has been in the state parliament for a year and is active as a member of the Committee on Education and Culture. He not only refers to more free time and less stress, but also to the need to prepare students for the reality of life. "It needs guidelines in education - also at school," he explains and emphasizes the importance of discursive views on the tests.

The students' view of unannounced tests

In conversation, Koller comes to the fears of many students who suffer from stress in the event of unannounced tests. He advises students to concentrate on deepening their knowledge in order to minimize exam anxiety. These fears often result from uncertainty about their own level of knowledge. Koller explains: "Exam anxiety usually arises when you are unsure." He encourages teachers to create a supportive and non -threatening learning environment.

In addition, Koller reflects on the pressure that the students and teachers experience. "Nobody has become a teacher to harass students," he admits. Instead, it is important to work together on the development of young people. "If you stay on and close the gaps, you can do it too," Koller is convinced and sees a positive error culture a key to coping with stress.

But what about the Bavarian school system compared to other federal states? Koller makes it clear that Bayern in Saxony ranks second in the educational monitor. "A lot is going well, otherwise we would not be that far ahead," he says and particularly emphasizes the diversity of the school system. "Everyone can find the type of school that suits them," says Koller.

Nevertheless, he also sees a need for action, especially in the context of technological development. Schools have to be better equipped and teachers trained in order to meet the increasing individualization in society. "But the schools are on a very good way," he adds, while emphasizing the importance of language support in schools with a high proportion of migration.

The discussion about unannounced tests touches the basic question of pressure to perform in education. Koller asks not to burden students excessively: "There are children, you put up a lot." A balance between support and demand is necessary to prepare the students well for the future.

In another point of his views, Koller addresses the role of the parents. He is convinced that a collaboration between parents and school is crucial for the children's educational success. Modern means of communication help to keep in touch and strengthen cooperation. "School only succeeds with the parents," emphasizes Koller.

A central element of his considerations is that education policy in Bavaria must remain flexible in order to meet the different needs of the students and to integrate innovations. Many questions remain open, but Koller is optimistic: "We have to see where the strengths lie" in order to make the transition to professional life more successful. Further developments in educational policy in Bavaria are therefore to be expected, and Koller will continue to be at the forefront.

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