ESE 380: Introduction to Exceptional Children Spring 2009 Chris Lanterman

Who Am I (True or False)?? I was born in New Jersey. My favorite outdoor activity is bicycling. I speak two languages fluently. I have a driver’s license. I was born in the 1950’s. I love pizza. I own a horse.

Textbook Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today’s Schools 2007, 5 th Ed.

Contact Information Office: 202M Chris do not use Office Hours: Tuesdays from 11:00 to 12:30 and Wednesday from 12:00 to 3:30, or by appointment

General Course Policies No cells, no texting, no IPOD’s; Please push chairs in when leaving; Communicate, cooperate, collaborate; Attendance and timely arrival to class are expected

The Straw

Assignments Attendance and Active participation (100 pts.) Exams (150 pts.) Assistive Technology lab Visit and Packet (50 pts.) Assistive Technology module and Quizzes (50 pts.) Review of Popular Film or Literature (120 pts.) Total Points = 500

Submit all print assignments in Rich Text Format or Word ; Submit all print assignments via attachment, unless otherwise noted; Late assignments reduced by 10 percent; All assignments must demonstrate appropriate use of person-first language; All assignments must receive a grade of at least 70 percent General Assignment Information

The Spirit of Special Education the gifts which derive from Justice are greater than those which spring from Charity. --Kahlil Gibran