Discusses the need to upgrade the art component in elementary teacher education. Guidelines are included which can be used to expose prospective teachers to questions about children's art, visual perception, art appreciation, and teaching strategies. Suggestions for integrating guidelines into teacher education curricula are included. (AM)

The process of curriculum development in art education by committee in Manitoba, Canada, is discussed. Four areas that affect curriculum development by committee are (1) initiation, ownership, and control; (2) selection and composition of the committee; (3) effect of the group process; and (4) cohesion and time factors. (RM)

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)