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In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of the learning objective: Identify universal learning characteristics of students with mild to moderate disabilities. Additionally, completion of this assignment represents an introduction to Course Learning Outcome 3 and MASE Program Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 6.

Although every child is unique, those with similar categorized disabilities, have universal learning and behavior characteristics. For example, traditional instruction can be delivered with strategies that have shown to be successful for students identified as having learning disabilities. Similarly, universal proactive classroom intervention techniques for children with mild to moderate behavior disabilities have also been demonstrated to be a successful approach to addressing these individualized needs.

Instructions

Create a graphic organizer using Popplet or Microsoft Word  to demonstrate universal learning and behavior characteristics and strategies for a disability of your choice. Use table 2.1 "Generally Accepted Categorical Descriptions of Students with Mild Disabilities" and table 2.2 "Summary of Instructional Strategies by Functional Domains" to identify a population and their characteristics. Here is a model to follow:

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Content Expectations

Define, in one sentence, the disability you've chosen.

Describe at least five universal behavior characteristics for the population of students you've chosen.

Explain at least five behavior strategies to support the Universal Behavior Characteristics.

List at least three resources you accessed to identify Universal Behavior Characteristics and strategies.

Describe at least five universal learning characteristics for the population of students you've chosen.

Explain at least five instructional strategies to support the universal learning characteristics of the population of student's you've chosen.

List at least three resources you accessed to identify universal learning characteristics and instructional strategies.

Written Expectations

APA Formatting: Use APA 6th edition formatting consistently throughout the timeline.

Syntax and Mechanics: Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

Source Requirement: Reference the website or video selected in the appropriate section.