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I appreciate the focus on anxiety in the classroom. Motivation is such an important aspect of the learning experience. Anxiety is the act of worrying about the future. Everyone has it, but not everyone is as skilled at managing it.

I like the strategy of making the classroom environment predictable. According to B.F. Skinner, Behavior is lawful. This refers to how every behavior is determined by environment. As a future teacher, I will remember to be reliable and predictable.

I would also like to add an emphasis on workload. I understand the importance of practice, but an excessive workload can intensify anxiety.

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