Education of art teachers should be geared to our conceptions of the functions that art education performs, and must take into account the socialization of those who assume roles within the educational structure. (AN)

Considered the role teachers must play outside the classroom and programs that combine school-community interests within the realm of art education. (RK)

Considered the professional preparation of art teachers in an address on teacher education. (RK)

Comments and suggestions are directed to art educators in colleges, art schools, and universities. Evaluates art teachers and their teaching methods, specifically the rhetorical versus the dialogue approach to teaching art. (Author/RK)

The present body of teachers of the arts represent neither the best performers in the arts, nor the best teachers in the sense of learning facilitation. This double deficit in teaching competencies was discussed with reference to the need for inservice training. (Author/RK)