Student Instructor/Instructor Course Information

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STUDENT INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

Class size is limited, this program is by invitation only.

The curriculum involves 750 hours for student instructors/instructors to satisfy South Carolina 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 student instructor/instructor.

This course is taught in English.

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 750 clock hours

The student instructor / instructor course is divided into three (3) designations: Observation Theory, Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching.

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR / INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and Paul Mitchell The School Greenville student instructor/instructor course will be divided into three (3) designations:

  1. Observation Theory: this section focuses on learning by observing classroom and clinic classroom 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.

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject Minimum Required Hours

1. Basic teaching methods and counseling techniques

  1. Learning behaviors
  2. Academic advising
  3. Counseling
  4. Principles of teaching
  5. Communication

Development of lesson plans

  1. Curriculum development
  2. Fast planning
  3. Lesson planning
  4. Course outlines
  5. Implementation

South Carolina Laws and Regulations

 125

2. Instruction in theory

  1. Lecture

Instruction in use of audiovisual equipment
Evaluation techniques and instruction

  1. Grading styles
  2. Grading procedures
  3. Written grading methods
  4. Performance evaluations

Classroom observation
Practice teaching
Record keeping

 240

3. Sterilization and sanitation
Supervision of clinical activity

  1. Clinic floor procedures
  2. Classroom procedures

Effective demonstration procedures
Presentation of styling techniques
Student/patron relationship

 240
4. Federal and state enrollment procedures
Financial aid requirements
Inventory control and purchasing
Student scheduling
Graduate records
Licensure application forms
Unassigned hours		 145
TOTAL HOURS 750

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.

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR/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 750-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.

A = 90 – 100%      B = 80 – 89%      C = 75 – 79%      Failing = Below 75%

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUCTOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The Student Instructor/Instructor 750 clock hour course is 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.