Asserts that many preservice elementary art teachers have negative feelings about their precollegiate art education. Relates preservice teachers' experiences with unsupportive and negative teachers. Contends that students can avoid this behavior by paying attention to individual needs and by encouraging creativity. (CFR)

Profiles the Student Teacher Showcase, an end-of-semester celebration that represents students' transformation into professional teachers. The rite of passage includes brief reflective commentaries, oral testimony, and an exchange of gifts. Discusses the implications for outcome-based evaluation of art education student teacher programs. (MJP)

Contends that the student teaching experience and the cooperating teacher are the most significant aspects of the teacher education process. Describes the features and the implementation of clinical supervision in art education. Concludes that cooperating teachers also benefit as a result of their experiences with student teachers. (CFR)