What is Tobephobia?

Tobephobia (TBP) is the manifestation of fear experienced in education by educators, learners and other stakeholders; it is the fear of failure to achieve educational outcomes. Simply put, it means that individuals are displaying symptoms of anxiety, tension and stress and could be suffering from mild to severe bouts of depression because of the fear that is engendered within the educational environment. Individuals suffering from TBP generally experience cognitive (IQ) and emotional (EQ) dissonance that prevents them from realising their true potential. TBP is a fear of being incompetent to carry out one's professional obligations in a disabling educational environment.