A former member of the faculty at San Fernando Valley State College describes the experience of adding methodology, production and educational philosophy to a course which had been strictly hardware oriented." (LS)

The major finding in this investigation indicates the need for social approval is positively related to self-ratings of sheltered workshop performance by clients. In addition supervisors ratings of clients were found to be positively correlated with both objective work performance and client self ratings. (Author/CG)

Students in data processing will see its contributions to our technological society in much sharper relief than those who get no closer to a computer than their next change-of-address card. (Author)

In order for teachers to successfully teach sex education to their students, they must receive special training and be willing to cope with the problems that accompany this subject. (CK)

Most faculty need help to feel comfortable and competent about their own computer skills before they are willing to work with students in this mode. A multidimensional workshop that can provide information about computers to faculty members is described. (CJ)

Discusses National Industries for the Blind which was established in 1938 as a result of the Wagner-O'Day Act. National Industries serves the vocational needs of multihandicapped blind people. (Availability: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401) (JOW)

The article outlines a workshop on hearing impairment that can be presented by a speech-language pathologist to regular educators. The presentation is divided into 11 sections, covering topics which include hearing aids/amplification, classroom management, communication skills, and peer interaction. (Author/SW)

A 10 unit behavior modification workshop for 10 teachers and aides in a school for severely mentally retarded students resulted in significant gains for teachers which were maintained over a 7 week period. Classroom aides, however, made only slight and nonsignificant gains after training. (CL)

As a result of tutors expressing a need to help vocational students more effectively, a model workshop was designed to address questions of tutor roles as advisors and teachers of secondary school clients. Objectives, implementation, and evaluation of the workshop are discussed. (Author/GK)

In this interview, popular composer and recording artist Chuck Mangione discusses his own musical background and his views on music education, including the workshops he conducts for student musicians. This article is part of a theme issue on popular music. (SJL)

A review of the 1979 Elementary Guidance Conference is presented. History of the profession and new developments in the field are discussed. Selected presenters and abstracts are reviewed. (Author/CC)