LCCC Teacher Education The Fowler Education Model
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The document provides an overview of the Fowler Education Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College, which serves as a model teacher education program. It describes the shared vision that led to the development of the interdisciplinary center and its various specialized classrooms. These include areas for the lab school, fine arts, culinary arts, performing arts, assistive technology, research, and outdoor learning. The center aims to provide authentic learning experiences that prepare education students through observation and hands-on opportunities in its nationally accredited programs.
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LCCC Teacher Education The Fowler Education Model
- 1. The Fowler Education Center Teacher Education Model
- 2. A Closer Look at how this Community College Model is Leading the Way L e h i g h C a r b o n C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e T h e F o w l e r M o d e l
- 3. An inside look at the evolution of this Nationally Accredited Teacher Education Center and Fowler Model at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Pennsylvania.
- 4. Visionary Leader Professor Melanie Wursta, M.Ed. Coordinator of Teacher Education Developed by: Kristine Shaffer Photography Documentary by: Inspired by over 35 years… students, alumni, faculty, staff and our community.
- 5. A Closer Look at Lehigh Carbon Community College School of Education
- 6. M u l t i m i l l i o n S t a t e - o f - t h e - A r t T e a c h e r T r a i n i n g C e n t e r
- 7. The Fowler Teacher Education Center Model Shared Vision & Mission National Standard Multimillion Fowler Center Over 5 Million in Grants Nationally Accredited Programs Grants and Foundation Lab School and Children Alumni Faculty and Teacher Ed Team Students
- 8. A Closer Look at Our Past Our Our
- 9. A Closer Look at Our Past Education A.A. 1st degree 1967
- 10. A Closer Look at Our Past 1986-1989 - The development of ECE – Science Hall 1995 - The development of ECI
- 11. A Closer Look at Our Past Moved from Science Hall to Berrier Hall
- 12. A Closer Look at Our Past 2001 – Approved National Montessori Society 1 of 30 in the nation
- 13. A Closer Look at Our Past 2003 – Special Education A.A., A.A.S. Program 2005 – Project F.L.A.G.S.H.I.P.
- 14. A Closer Look at Our Past 2005-2006 – Major donation for the new Fowler Center
- 15. Our history until we found our home
- 16. When you dream, dream BIG . . . big dreams do come true.
- 18. Fo wl er M od el Interdisciplinary Model • Shared Vision • Shared Resources
- 19. Tree Circle slide Students Education Early Childhood ECI Special Education
- 20. SHARED VISION
- 21. ● The College President requested Teacher Education to write our vision for
- 22. A SHARED VISION
- 23. Creating a Shared Vision: ● A review was done of the children’s center/lab school vision and mission. ● Small focus groups developed a shared vision of an interdisciplinary national model for this new facility. L A Vision Board was created.
- 24. Funding Strategies ● LCCC Executive Team presented the vision to one local philanthropist, Linny Fowler. ● Once this major funding was secured, LCCC added the new potential Fowler Center as a choice for the LCCC Foundation annual fund drive. L ─ LCCC College Foundation sold bricks for entry walkway. ─ Local corporations were asked to sponsor specific rooms or equipment
- 26. – Strong entrepreneurial spirit leads this faculty team. – State ECE Quality Improvement funds, Keystone STARS for the child care center used to purchase new equipment. – Teacher Education Student Association raised funds. – Teacher Education faculty and center staff presented all-day conference, all proceeds went to new facility. – Special request for college chairs went out to four-year institution partners. Secondary funding sources:
- 28. Inside Look……….. • How our Shared Vision turned into a Model Environment for Teacher Training LCCC L
- 29. 125 123 121 124 122 140 145 120 144 143 131 The Fowler Education Wing
- 30. Anchored by the Community Room, the Fowler Education Center houses enrichment classrooms each with their own branch function and purpose. Shared Spaces
- 31. • Teacher Education Professional Development Office • Teacher Education Grant Office • Lab School • Research/Resource Lab • Assistive Technology Observation Classroom • Culinary Cove • Fine Arts Studio • Performing Arts Studio • Community Room • Open Air Classroom Branches
- 32. Professional Development Lab School Culinary Cove Research/ Resource Lab Community Room Performing Arts Studio Outdoor Classroom Grant Office Fine Arts Studio Assistive Tech Observation Classroom Open Air Classroom Teacher Education Office Lab School & Children Faculty Alumni Faculty and Teacher Ed Team Students
- 34. Open House Comm unity Room Leadership Meetings Mentoring Moments Student Teaching/ Orientations Lab School Collegewide Programs Signature Events – Cultural Studies & Project Work Professional Leadership and Advocacy
- 36. Students from all of the Teacher Education programs of study can congregate about their in-class experiences and in this manner there is cross-fertilization and exploration. 36 Community Room
- 40. Stud ent Loun ge University Inspired Reggio Walkway Small Group Breakout Session Documentation Fairs Service Learning Projects Transfer Fair Making Learning Transparent
- 41. The Student Lounge allows interaction among college students and faculty, before, during, and after classes. 41 Student Lounge
- 42. The Student Lounge allows interaction among college students and faculty, before, during, and after classes. 42 Student Lounge
- 43. • The Student Lounge offers students a quiet reprieve from campus activities. • Inspired by our theme “START HERE...GO ANYWHERE.” • Represents our relationships with four-year universities. • Environment reflects real photos of students and faculty. L
- 45. Teacher Educati on Suite Foundation: LCCC Foundation Shared Resource Adjunct Professional Development Office Teacher Education Grant Office M-Review Bloomsburg University Conference Center Team Interdisciplinary Suite Special Education, Education, ECE, ECI Paraprofessionals CCAMPIS Grant
- 47. Teacher Education Office Suite
- 48. The Teacher Education Office Suite provides students ready access to faculty. The suite has private spaces for course preparation and for conferencing with students. Teacher Education Office Suite
- 49. Teacher Education Office Suite • Education Faculty • Early Childhood Education Faculty • Special Education Faculty • Early Intervention Faculty • Paraprofessional/Special Education Faculty • Adjunct Faculty
- 50. • Early Childhood Education A.A.S. • Early Childhood Education Director Specialized Credit Diploma • Early Childhood Education Specialized Credit Diploma • Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention A.A.S. • Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Certificate • Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Specialized Credit Diploma • Education A.A. • English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Specialized Credit Diploma • Infant/Toddler Specialized Credit Diploma • Paraprofessional/Special Education A.A.S. • Special Education A.A. • Special Education Certificate
- 51. Teacher Education Board Room
- 52. Education Program Resource Closet ● Blending teaching materials for the children’s classroom and for use by college faculty in their courses.
- 53. Fine Arts Recycleteria Color Study Featured Artist Method Courses Shared Space - Lab School Reggio Inspired Visual Spatial Intelligence
- 56. Fine Arts Studio Classroom This studio provides an opportunity for children and adult learners to nurture their artistic knowledge.
- 57. Fine Arts Studio Classroom
- 58. Fine Arts Studio Classroom
- 59. . . . the Fine Arts Studio classroom,
- 61. Culina ry Cove Family Meals Hospitality Physics Teaching With Literacy Rebus Cook Books/Charts Service Learning Projects Math
- 62. The Culinary Cove promotes health, nutrition, and culinary curriculum that is hands-on and authentic. Culinary Cove
- 64. Culinary Cove
- 68. Perfor ming Arts Lab School Dance Music Dramatic Arts Wii Physical Fitness Yoga Bodily Kinesthic Intelligence
- 69. The Performing Arts Studio offers open space to support drama, music, puppetry, dance, and exercise for the children’s class and for Teacher Education students to engage in these experiences. Performing Arts Studio
- 72. Foundation: Trexler Trust Assistive Technology/ Observation Seminar Room Special Education Observations Authentic Real Time Documentation Wall of Windows Individual Student Computer Stations Lab – Software Professional Development
- 73. This state-of-the art classroom features individual student computers and one- way glass to observe the children’s classroom. Assistive technology materials and software model Universal Design and adaptations for use with every learner including those with disabilities. 73 Observation and Assistive Technology
- 76. Foundation: LCCC Teacher Education Campus Lab Sch ool Keystone 4 Stars Shared Fowler Enrichment Rooms NAEYC Accredited Academic Service/Student Service Connected to Share Vision at Fowler All MI Shared Resources
- 79. Early Learning Center is a DPW licensed, STAR Four facility that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The center provides a stimulating, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children aged 3-8. 79 Lab School
- 80. Dynamic, Innovative Teacher Training Dept. Model
- 81. Lab School
- 82. Early Learning Center – Lab School
- 84. Foundation: TESA Grants Professional Development Entrepreneurial Resea rch and Resou rce Lab Project Approach Leading with Literacy Create MI Interpersonal Intelligence Technology Instructional Teaching Strategies Scholarly Research
- 91. One half of the lab is dedicated to hundreds of research books about child development, guidance, families and professionalism and dozens of model curriculum books. Teacher Education Research/Resource Lab
- 92. The other half of the lab space houses a full complement of tools and machines such as dye cut stations, laminators, and book binding machines needed to create aesthetically pleasing displays and three-dimensional materials that support children’s learning. Teacher Education Research/Resource Lab
- 94. The Teacher Education Research/ Resource Lab is partially funded through the efforts of TESA, the Teacher Education Student Association student club. Teacher Education Research/Resource Lab
- 96. Electronic Die Cut Machine
- 97. Book Binder
- 98. Educ ation Semi nar Special Education Service Learning Linguistic Intelligence Danielson Middle School Secondary
- 99. This tiered classroom space is dedicated to Education and Special Education courses. The SMART classroom technology lends itself to innovative presentations. Education Seminar Classroom
- 102. Embracing Mexico
- 104. Teacher Educati on Symposi um Interdisciplinary Programs Conferences Service Learning Super Saturday Seminar Guest Speakers Week of the Young Child Leadership Programs
- 105. This facility allows many opportunities for Special Education, Education, and Early Childhood Education students to periodically come together to hear guest lectures by professionals with varied backgrounds and expertise. Education Symposium Classroom
- 107. Open Air Classro om The Bank Naturalist Intelligence The College Community Outdoor Classroom The Pond Observation of Children’s Playscape Nature and Science
- 108. The Open Air classroom is a place for Teacher Education students to learn about nature/science curriculum, motor activities and observe the best practices in playground supervision. The Open Air Classroom
- 109. Open Air Classroom
- 110. Open Air Classroom
- 111. Commun ity Service Building ACCESS Statewide Retreat Week of the Young Child Super Saturday National Presenters High School Workshops Professional Development Partnerships - ARC - Allentown School District
- 112. Super Saturday
- 113. PERM26A-hh