Instructor Course Information

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INSTRUCTOR: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39-5012.00)
SOC 25-1194.00, CIP 120413

**This program is by invitation only

The curriculum involves 1000 hours for instructor to satisfy Indiana state requirements. The course educates prospective instructors 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 for entry level instructor.

This course is taught in English. Textbook and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

 

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1000 clock hours

The instructor course is divided into three designations: Postgraduate Training, Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching.

Pre-clinical classroom instruction: In the 1000 hour course, the first 125 hours are spent on classroom workshops, where students learn teaching principles, technical information, and professional practices.

Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 875 hours are spent in the clinic area where practical experience is gained.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville instructor course will be divided into three designations:

  1. Postgraduate Training: This section is a refresher on cosmetology skills, where you will complete worksheets and take cosmetology written exams.
  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 Merrillville meets or exceeds the state requirements:

Subject Theory and Demonstration Practice Actual Practices Total Hours
1. Orientation and review of the pertinent curriculum 50 100 150
2. Introduction to teaching 60   60
3. Course outline and development
  1. Lesson planning
  2. Teaching techniques
  3. Teaching aids
  4. Developing, administering and grading examinations
 160 170 330
4. School Administration
  1. Record Keeping
  2. Laws and Rules
 30 20 50
5. Teaching
  1. Assisting in the classrooms and theory class
  2. Practice teaching in the clinic and theory classroom
  

150

 

260

150

 

260
TOTAL 300 700 1000

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 testing and grading procedures are incorporated into the 1000 hour instructor course:

  1. Students must receive a grade of 85% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Theory exams cover a review of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
  2. Students must receive a grade of 85% or higher on their final exam. The final exam covers a complete overview of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The 1000 instructor programs 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 lectures, demonstration, distance education, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.