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INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION

Instructor: Standard Occupational Classification(SOC) 25-1194.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0413

This program is by invitation only. The curriculum involves 400 hours for student instructors to satisfy Utah state requirements. The course educates prospective cosmetology teachers to address the needs of students in the classroom and the clinic floor. Prospective teachers learn to utilize a system of forward-focused thinking and front-end coaching. By learning the methods of teaching cosmetology, the prospective teachers learn to engage students in the learning process and stimulate the discovery process with visuals, music, and/or hands-on activities.

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level instructor.

This course is taught in English.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 400 clock hours

The student instructor course is divided into three designations: Observation Theory, Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake student instructor course will be divided into three (3) designations:

  1. Observation Theory: this section focuses on learning by observing classroom and the clinic classroom area instruction.
  2. Psychology and Methodology: These classes focus on the theory of teaching, using Milady’s Master Educator textbook, including weekly tests.
  3. Student Teaching: You will learn to write lesson plans and do actual teaching from your lesson plans. There will be a practical teaching evaluation of your teaching skills.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject Practical Application Theory Hours
1. Motivation and the learning process   20

2. Teacher Preparation

  1. Curriculum development
  2. Fast planning
  3. Lesson planning
  4. Course outlines
  5. Implementation
  6. Lecture
 50 60
3. Teaching methods 50 20
4. Classroom management 50 40
5. Testing 30 10
6. Instructional evaluation 35 10
7. Laws, rules and regulations   15
8. Utah Barber, Cosmetology/Barber, Esthetics (Master level), Electrology and Nail Technology instructors exam review   10
TOTAL HOURS 215 185
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 400

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 400-hour course:

  1. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each theory exam. Theory exams cover a review of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.

INSTRUCTOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The courses are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.