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For this paper, you will write a narrative essay that tells the reader something about yourself.  You have a few options as to how to approach this assignment.

Popular usage of the word “theory” may sometimes imply a singular, often grand idea. The world, however, is complex, and the systems designed to understand it, such as theory, are often intricate in order to sufficiently explain the world as it is. Indeed, as you will learn this week, theory is nuanced, and it can also be viewed as a combination of variables, ideas, or constructs to test or advance a research question. In addition, theory tends to play a different role in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research.

Visit the “DifferentiationCentral” website and review at least two videos of your choice.  In your post, summarize the big ideas of your two videos and discuss your perspective on differentiation and how this approach can meet the needs of a diverse classroom.  Additionally, what challenges will an educator have when trying to teach a lesson to a diverse group of learners?  Assume the class consists of students who are considered gifted, typical students and students with disabilities.

Compose a one-page essay in which you will take a first-person perspective of the situation, describe the debate in your own words, and provide a justified and academically defended argument for one side or the other. The essay will need to reflect your understanding of the time period to avoid being anachronistic, and your argument must relate to one of the viable outcomes from that time.

Reflect upon your knowledge of each of the course learning objectives for ESE631.  Explain how you have demonstrated your knowledge and understanding of each concept through the discussions, journals, and assignments in the course.  What do you feel are your strengths?  Do you feel there is any particular area that you need/want to grow and improve in?