Morgan at PS. 142 on his third grade lesson on Keller and Bandura in context, it is learned that his third grade class is at a stage where most of his students are very emotional. He told me that there is a boy in his class who is struggling with self-esteem/self-efficacy. The boy in his class seems to be struggling with himself because he constantly uses hopeless language about his work. He also feels frustrated and angry when he is unable to complete a task. If the guy is working on a photo or a piece of work, he will lash out and say things like "I could never do this right" or things like "why can't I be like...he's perfect." What Ms. Morgan tends to do now, and it seems to work, is to make sure to praise the boy while he is working on a photo or piece of work. He does this because he wants to help boost his confidence. Then she has another student who is a girl who seems to be developing healthily because she knows that everyone in the class is the same as her. This girl knows she may not be the best at everything, but she knows that doesn't make her any less worthy. Mrs. Morgan told me that with the students in her class she constantly has to make them feel wanted and