Instructor Course Information

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INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

The curriculum involves 500 hours to satisfy Washington 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.

A student who enrolls in the instructor program may submit documentation that provides evidence of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, or master esthetician for competency evaluation toward credit of not more than three hundred hours of instructor training.

*Graduates are prepared to be an entry level instructor.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 500 clock hours

The course is divided into methodology instruction and student teaching experiences.

  1. Methodology: Student Instructors develop foundational knowledge of educational principles, instructional methods, and teaching practices through classroom instruction, textbook study, and assessments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how students learn, effective communication, classroom management, and instructional preparation.
  2. Student Teaching: Student Instructors apply instructional knowledge through lesson planning, supervised teaching, and practical classroom experiences. With guidance and feedback, they strengthen presentation skills, instructional delivery, classroom leadership, and their ability to evaluate student learning.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE

  1. Methodology: Instruction focuses on the theory and principles of teaching using Milady's Professional Educator textbook. Student Instructors explore instructional techniques, learning principles, classroom management, and educational practices, with progress evaluated through weekly assessments.
  2. Student Teaching: Student Instructors develop lesson plans and gain practical teaching experience by delivering instruction based on their prepared lessons. Through supervised teaching, coaching, and practical teaching evaluations, they refine instructional techniques, communication, classroom management, and professional teaching skills.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Spokane meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject

Theory Hours

  1. Preparation for classroom activities, including but not limited to:
    1. Choice of teaching methods
    2. Classroom setup
    3. Topic/subject matter
    4. Student assignments
    5. Materials and supplies
    6. Recordkeeping

100

  1. Presentation of information, including but not limited to:
    1. Lectures (oral and written)
    2. Demonstrations
    3. Questions and answers
    4. Project methods
    5. Discussions

250

  1. Application of practice, including but not limited to:
    1. Clinic supervision
    2. Classroom management
    3. Client relations

100

  1. Evaluation by the instructor-trainee of the student’s understanding and performance, including but not limited to:
    1. Written/practical assessment
    2. Communication skills

50

TOTAL HOURS

500

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 500-hour course:

  1. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each theory exam. Theory exams cover a review of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
  2. Students must receive 75% or higher on each final exam; final exams cover a complete overview 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.