Holds that (1) principles of equal education are jeopardized by the increase of "protected classes," (2) existing affirmative action programs are complex and ineffective, (3) institutional accomplishments in affirmative action are not rewarded, and (4) Blacks that would eventually become teachers and scholars are being diverted into positions as…

The Panel concluded that, despite the several billions of dollars spent by the federal government over the past 15 years, American farmworkers and their families still live and work under conditions which are cruel and harsh by any standard. (Author/NQ)

Summarizes affective education programs and evaluations of effectiveness of these programs. Specific objectives of curricula cluster into three areas--internal-emotional, cognitive, and overt-behavioral. Results indicate that programs produce measurable outcomes in all areas, although evidence of effects is less impressive in the…

The author was a member of the national advisory group designated to advise England's Secretary of State on results of the comparative study of selective and nonselective secondary schools. Here he reviews this study, published in 1980 as "Progress in Secondary Schools" and discusses some criticisms of it. (Editor/SJL)

Provides a follow-up assessment of the effectiveness of a communication skills training program for adolescents. Twenty-one control and 22 experimental subjects from a previous study completed both a behavioral, and a paper-and-pencil assessment prior to, immediately following, and five months after self-disclosure and empathy skill training.…

Describes a new method designed to identify defects in existing instructional programs so that ineffective parts may be repaired, and poor programs may be replaced with better ones. Four references are listed. (MER)

Discusses trends apparent in studies of the effectiveness and appropriateness of guidance counselors' roles and activities in schools and suggests several categories for further research. (JD)

Effects of organizational development interventions depend on type of product organization is concerned with (end vs process), type of organization (input vs output), and field of forces in situations (driving vs restraining). OD results depend on accuracy of system analysis, intervening correctly, and encouraging belief of positive effects.…

An in-service program for secondary learning disabilities teachers was based on three premises: adolescents can be motivated, and instruction can be individualized with innovative curriculum materials; contingency management can improve social conduct and academic achievement; and expensive gadgets and large consulting staffs are not prerequisties…

The author, Deputy Head of Chalk Dell Infant School in Hertford, England, reviews research on the effects of class size and analyzes her own experience with a class of 33 and a class of 23 students. (Editor/SJL)

The study investigated the effects of two psychological education programs (Developing Understanding of Self and Others--DUSO, and Human Development Program--HDP or Magic Circle) on the affective growth of 42 visually impaired children in grades kindergarten through 3. (Author/SBH)

To justify their programs, trainers should plan follow-up surveys of trainees and their supervisors which answer the questions, (1) How accurately did the training address the exact job requirements? (2) How successfully are trainees performing tasks learned? and (3) What unintended consequences have occurred? (SK)

Describes a program to teach third, fourth, and fifth graders to understand and criticize television programs and commercials. Indicates that children's viewing habits can be predicted by family background and that parents are influential models for the amount of viewing and attitudes toward television. (JMF)

A Canadian program, the Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT), which provides regular classroom teachers with help for their handicapped students, is examined. (PHR)

The article reviews the evolution and growth of the Primary Mental Health Project (PMHP), an innovative school based program for early detection and prevention of school maladjustment problems. (Author)