The rationale for this seminar was to strengthen the discipline-based art education (DBAE) stance and extend its horizons. The format of the proceedings featured a speaker followed by a respondent and group discussions on each of the four issues addressed by the seminar. Dennie Wolf explained how current research in child development and cognitive styles applies to concept acquisition in the context of DBAE. Enid Zimmerman responded to Wolf's remarks by saying that the designers of DBAE curricula should be sensitive to the varying perceptual capacities of children. June King McFee addressed the issue of art and society by explaining that the socio-cultural aspects of art should be included as a foundation for art education, curriculum development, and teacher education. Stephen Dobbs responded to McFee's remark by suggesting new and expansive possibilities for art education. Ronald N. MacGregor spoke on the issue of curriculum reform by stating that DBAE must now become more participatory and open-ended. D. Jack Davis responded to MacGregor's remarks by stating that both student and teachers should be involved in shaping the learning experience. Brent Wilson discussed the boundaries of DBAE. He pointed out that instruction in all four disciplines is not the goal but the means through which an educational ideal may be achieved. In response to this address, Rogena Degge stated that many more models are necessary if all districts are to develop appropriate versions of DBAE. The document also includes: (1) questions to speakers from participants and guests; (2) selected written recommendations; (3) a participant list; and (4) the complete texts of presentations by speakers and respondents. (SM)
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