Connecting to Classroom Practices. In a one- to two-page journalentry write a self-reflection. What is the relevance of thiscourse to best practices in the classroom? In other words how canan understanding of how children think improve your teachingskills particularly in terms of differentiating student needs andabilities? Do you feel that you currently utilize an understandingof cognitive development in your own teaching?Your journal is an informal reflective piece that does not requirecitations or APA format; however if you choose to use resourcesplease cite them appropriately.