Cosmetology Educator Program

Program Description - 1000 Hours

The primary purpose of the instructor course is to train the student in the basic teaching skills, educational judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the applicable licensing examination. The program includes resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills to assist in entry-level employment as an instructor or a related position.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence. 2. Practice proper grooming, effective communication skills, and visible poise. 3. Understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received. 4. Perform the basic skills necessary for teaching, including writing lesson plans, performing lectures and demonstrations, directing student projects, using library resources and audiovisual aids, conducting theory class instruction and measuring student achievement, supervising clinic operations, and maintaining required student records. 5. Apply the theory, technical information, and related matter to ensure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, communication skills, and teaching methodologies to improve teaching skills

Instructional Methods

The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, assignments, and visiting guest educators.

Performance Standards

• Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
• Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
• Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):

• Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
• Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.

Cosmetology Educator

Cosmetology Educator Hours By Subject - 1000

Instruction shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on (practical and technical) experience. The minimum subjects and number of hours shall be as follows for each category of training:

1,000 Course Hours

Day (Full-Time)

*Schedule will be approved by institute Director or Designate

Cosmetology Educator Hours By Subject

Hours

Educational Psychology that shall include, but not be limited to, topics in educational objectives, student characteristics and development, the learning process, and an evaluation of learning that relates to teaching. These hours shall be waived on behalf of cosmetology teacher students who have completed a course in Educational Psychology at an accredited college or university.

Teaching Methods (Theory) that shall include, but not be limited to, topics in individual differences in learning, lesson planning and design, lesson delivery, assessment of learning performance, classroom management, student motivation and classroom climate. These hours shall be waived on behalf of cosmetology teacher students who have completed a course in Teaching Methods-Secondary Level at an accredited college or university.

Application of Teaching Methods that includes preparation and organization of subject matter to be presented on a unit by unit basis and presentation of subject matter through application of varied methods (lecture, demonstration, testing and assignments). Presentations must provide teaching objectives to be accomplished and correlate

Business Methods that includes inventory, recordkeeping, interviewing, supplies, State Law. electrical devices, personal grooming and hygiene, OSHA standards

Student Teaching under the on-site supervision of an Illinois-licensed teacher. The student teacher shall present theoretical and practical demonstrations to students in the basic curriculum

Post-Graduate School Training that includes all subjects in the basic cosmetology curriculum (see Section 1175.530), including theory and practice. Presentation of material must include the concepts that are intended to be taught and the skills to be acquired during the various phases of basic education.

Total Course Hours

1000 Hrs

Grading Procedures

For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows:

Cosmetology Educator

Program Description - 500 Hours

The primary purpose of the instructor course is to train the student in the basic teaching skills, educational judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the applicable licensing examination. The program includes resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills to assist in entry-level employment as an instructor or a related position.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence. 2. Practice proper grooming, effective communication skills, and visible poise. 3. Understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received. 4. Perform the basic skills necessary for teaching, including writing lesson plans, performing lectures and demonstrations, directing student projects, using library resources and audiovisual aids, conducting theory class instruction and measuring student achievement, supervising clinic operations, and maintaining required student records. 5. Apply the theory, technical information, and related matter to ensure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, communication skills, and teaching methodologies to improve teaching skills

Instructional Methods

The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, assignments, and visiting guest educators.

Performance Standards

• Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
• Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
• Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):

• Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
• Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.

Cosmetology Educator

Cosmetology Educator Hours By Subject - 500

Instruction shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on (practical and technical) experience. The minimum subjects and number of hours shall be as follows for each category of training:

500 Course Hours

Day (Full-Time)

*Schedule will be approved by institute Director or Designate

Cosmetology Educator Hours By Subject

Hours

Educational Psychology that shall include, but not be limited to, topics in educational objectives, student characteristics and development, the learning process, and an evaluation of learning that relates to teaching. These hours shall be waived on behalf of cosmetology teacher students who have completed a course in Educational Psychology at an accredited college or university.

Teaching Methods (Theory) that shall include, but not be limited to, topics in individual differences in learning, lesson planning and design, lesson delivery, assessment of learning performance, classroom management, student motivation and classroom climate. These hours shall be waived on behalf of cosmetology teacher students who have completed a course in Teaching Methods-Secondary Level at an accredited college or university.

Application of Teaching Methods that includes preparation and organization of subject matter to be presented on a unit by unit basis and presentation of subject matter through application of varied methods (lecture, demonstration, testing and assignments). Presentations must provide teaching objectives to be accomplished and correlate

Business Methods that includes inventory, recordkeeping, interviewing, supplies, State Law. electrical devices, personal grooming and hygiene, OSHA standards

Student Teaching under the on-site supervision of an Illinois-licensed teacher. The student teacher shall present theoretical and practical demonstrations to students in the basic curriculum

Total Course Hours

500 Hrs

The approved program for a 500-hour Teacher Training Course shall be based on 2 years of practical experience and shall consist of the Teacher Training Curriculum outlined in subsection (a), with the exception of the 500 hours of post-graduate training.

Grading Procedures

For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows: