Mission Statement and Objectives
The apprentice barbering instructor program will maintain and teach an innovative curriculum that is designed to prepare a licensed professional to become a knowledgeable and well-rounded teaching professional. Learners in this course will learn a variety of techniques and principals that they will be able to rely on throughout their teaching career, while also receiving assistance in preparing for the State Licensing Examination.
Program Description
The apprentice barbering instructor program will maintain and teach an innovative curriculum that is designed to prepare a licensed professional to become a knowledgeable and well-rounded teaching professional. Learners in this course will learn a variety of techniques and principals that they will be able to rely on throughout their teaching career, while also receiving assistance in preparing for the State Licensing Examination.
The instructor course consists of both theoretical and practical instruction in the field of Barbering Education. Learners will demonstrate their knowledge of all subject matter in theory and application, through the completion of required written and practical applications. This curriculum and course of study are designed to instruct the student in basic teaching methods, while utilizing the latest in interactive education and technology. All learning resources will be provided by the School of Barbering, including resources and books for theoretical instruction.
The program consists of: (1) classroom sessions in the science of teaching; (2) teacher assistance and observation; (3) performance of demonstrations; (4) supervised practice teaching; and (5) specialized theory and technical education. Within the course, the learners will learn from audio-visual presentations, interactive education through the use of online delivery, lectures, demonstrations, practical hands-on experience, and written and practical testing.
The course will consist of 400 on-site clock hours of theoretical instruction and with technical skill training with supervised teaching in both the classroom, and shop floor. These courses will contain on-site modules, including Educational Psychology, Learning Philosophy, Lesson Planning and Curriculum, Classroom Management, Instructional Methods, Assessment Methods & The Art of Teaching, Core Life Sciences, Business Methods, and Theory related to Technical Skills such as Haircutting, Design, and Chemical Services. The program cost is $4,500 which includes tuition, resources, and permit fee. The student will be responsible for the $100 application fee to Kentucky Board of Barbering. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid, however reduced tuition cost may be available based on conditions of contract.
Learners are evaluated and tested based on their technical skills and theoretical knowledge. The evaluation process is administered through written tests and practical exams. Learners are required to take all exams and complete all assignments within the course curriculum as assigned. Written exams are graded on a point system which is then converted to a percentage. All students in this course shall maintain a grade average of 70% per Kentucky State board Law. Learners will be evaluated monthly per their performance, written exam scores and overall success in the teaching program.
Following these sound educational principals, this program will allow the student to observe and assist experienced instructors in performing their duties and skill demonstrations in an effective and distinguished manner. The learner will have supervised teaching practice and thoroughly studied the principals of teaching. The program permits the learner to apply, in a classroom atmosphere, the practices and theories to which they are exposed in the program while under the supervision of a licensed educator. This curriculum, in its entirety will prepare the learner for a successful career in Barber Instructing.