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  • February 11, 1982/ 6 Dixon's First Book Published Eleven-year-old Eddie has several extra fingers, but imily can't afford to have them removed. \ allie. a kindergarten student, is an epileptic whose r regularly beats her for having fits. And Karen, a pretty 13-year-old who talks on a nd-grade level, doesn't go to school because her her wants to "put her with men and make money." I hese are just a few of the children whose shocking but real-lite stories are presented in "Children Of Poverty With Handicapping Conditions: How Teachers Can i>e Humanistically" (Charles C. Thomas, $19.75). Written by Dr. Nancy Powell Dixon, an assistant ^soi ol special education at Western Carolina I niversity, the book is a collection of 20 case studies ned to provide a realistic picture of children who are licappecl both by poverty and by physical, mental 01 uional handicaps. While focusing on the difficulties that these children the 192-page book simultaneously presents a humanistic approach which teachers may use in dealing I such situations. "1 believe the public needs to be aware that there are Idren in this society with these problems,"said Dixon. "I also think that teachers should be prepared to help ie children improve their self concepts." The case studies in Dixon's first book are composites of actual students whom she taught during her six years public school teacher in Oklahoma, Tennessee and irgia. I he names, dates and places have been changed protect identities. An introduction to the book reviews conditions of poverty, sets a rationale for the text and discusses humanistic approaches of working effectively with poor, handicapped children. Accompanying each vignette are questions designed to stimulate reflection, discussion and '■>'• Although the book provides insightful reading for anv adult audience, it is designed primarily as a helpful text for students and practitioners of elementary and special education, educational administration. iseling and such support areas as school nursing, • ial work and psychology. A native of Villa Rica, Ga., the author holds a bachelor of education degree in mental retardation and a masters in special education from the University of Georgia. She earned a doctorate in reading from Oklahoma State University. Dixon has written numerous professional articles and conducted workshops throughout North Carolina on such topics as reading and promoting human dignity in the classroom. Her most recent article, co-authored with Dr. Betty I. president of Kennesaw College in Marietta, Ga., is tied "Inviting Handicapped Children To Succeed." It :heduled to appear in the March issue of "The Instructor." Dixon has served on the WCU faculty since 1976 and this summer will conduct her fifth workshop on "Promoting Human Dignity in the Classroom" on the WCU campus. St. David's Episcopal Church Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Canterbury Association will meet at 3:00 Sunday for an outing, chili supper will follow. If bad weather, meet at 6:30 at Canterbury House. Church located directly behind Stadium The Carolinian Wants Vou! If you are interested in writing for us, please feel free to drop by for an interview with one of our editors. Remember: You are the 'Voice of the Students. FREE CONCERT _m,r Gary Davis *J* Contemporary Keyboard and Vocals Friday, Feb. 12th 8:00 p.m. Hinds University Center W.C.U. Presented By: Christian Concert Ministries LASSI MIINUTE PRODUCTIONS presents in concert UPSTAIRS SOUND buys & sells used albums with special guest McGuffey Lane Tickets available at Last Minute Productions Offices First Floor of the University Center 9:00 to 4:30 Mon - Fri Thursday February 11 Reid Gym 800 WCU Students $8 Non-Students *10 no alcoholic beverages permitted For further information call 227-7267 Love That Lasts Send The Lovebird Bouquet. Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. This Valentine's Day, send a gilt ol [lowers in gilt ol love. Teleflora's Lovebird Houijuet. It's a beautiful floral arrangement that conies in ;in exquisite glass lx>x trimmed in bran. 1 bis elegant keepsake is decorated with our custom-designed lovebirds. So send a Valentine that will always be cherished Teleflora's Lovebird Bouquet. Just aill or visit your Telellorist and you am send it anywhere you like. Because there's no better way to send a love that lasts this Valentine's Day. Valley Florist 293-5200 o Located at Tuckasegee Valley Nursery TxiafT^rj, . in Cullowhee leieilUId "MUHAMMAD ALI TURNS OUT TO BE A SPLENDID ACTOR. HE FIGHTS HIS WAY TO THE TOP. IS BEATEN, AND FIGHTS BACK" Winner, Loser, Lover, Loudmouth...THE MAN Winner. Loser, I^verJLoudmouth...THE MAN „■*■% A SIGNIFICANT F1LM..AN AUTHENTIC INSPIRATIONAL HERO'S STORY ABOUT ONE MAN'S TRIUMPH OVER ENORMOUS w> ODDS." Winner, Loser. I, Winner. Loser, Winner. Loser, Winner, Loser, Winner. Loser, Winner. Loser, Winner. Loser,T Uth...THE MAN th...THE MAN 1th ...THE MAN bth...TH£ MAN Uth...THE MAN Uth...THE MAN - Billy Dee Williams — \ Margaret Avery MOVIE LJ PG PAHtNTAlGUIOAHCr SUGGtSTED :: Hoey Auditorium LPpuble Feature] Feb. 16, 1982 7:00 $2.00 Students $2.50 Non-Students Advance tickets only available to 4 p.m., then available at Door for Charlie Daniels Casino Night has been postponed Tliey broke the cardinal rule of the competition... they fell in love THE COMPETITION mxwm-HetmitfoKits A MSTM/WtUMK SACRKflM t IffllKKTlflX SAMWANAMAKER *#MI Mmb Hi im SEHIFfflN frOailW farcer HOWAflD ftNf Sttf? J>v J<»t 0U«tSKr >nd wa.t!*« SACKSttMK Screwy by J0R OUAKSX? ansr*™* __U^______*______j S2 : ♦<**frt^U»M^wrnowWtf*OwW»<t)i:iM!: >**¥*»' QUI Fri. Feb. 12, 1982 7:00 $1.50 Students $2.00 Non-Students Open Mike Night Wed. 17th Cherokee Room Sign-Ups at Last Minute Productions Office Your Student Entertainment Connection
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