Observes that the focus and special quality of art education can sometimes be diluted in an interdisciplinary setting. Provides several examples and suggests creative and cooperative responses. Includes guidelines for maintaining quality art instruction in an interdisciplinary context. (MJP)

By using a variety of entreaties (to natural consequences, to responsibility to one's peers, to desire for the teacher's respect, and to authority) and by giving students good reasons for adopting their recommendations, art teachers can discipline unobtrusively and gain greater motivational power in eliciting students' creative achievements.…

Details several instructional strategies for dealing with behavior problems in art education classrooms. These include establishing rules and procedures, structuring routine activities and procedures, monitoring student behavior, using a preplanned approach for dealing with misbehavior, and reflective teaching. (MJP)