Curriculum, Assessment, & Learning Materials Lab Renovation: A Space for Pre-service Teachers

Authors

• Joanna L. Neel Dr., The University Of Texas at TylerFollow
• Vandy C. Dubre Mrs., University of Texas at TylerFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

Pre-service teachers increasingly require access to current instructional materials, test-preparation resources, and hands-on manipulatives to meet rising state expectations and certification demands. This article presents a case study of the multi-year renovation of a School of Education resource room at a mid-sized regional university in the south-central United States. Through a sustained partnership between an Education Faculty member and the Education Librarian, the space evolved from a cluttered storage area into a structured, student-centered Curriculum, Assessment, and Learning Materials Lab. The narrative outlines the historical context, redesign process, cataloging system development, collection weeding, student worker training, and ongoing assessment plans. Lessons learned and future directions highlight the importance of collaboration, intentional design, and data-informed decision-making in supporting pre-service educators.

Comments

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Persistent identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/10950/5056

Recommended Citation

Neel, Joanna L. Dr. and Dubre, Vandy C. Mrs., "Curriculum, Assessment, & Learning Materials Lab Renovation: A Space for Pre-service Teachers" (2026). Presentations and Publications. Paper 79.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/5056