Lesson Planning, Demonstrations & Practical-Floor Instruction

Course Description

Lesson Planning, Demonstrations & Practical-Floor Instruction is a teacher-related continuing education course for licensed Illinois cosmetology teachers. Educators learn to write measurable learning objectives, structure theory and practical lessons, prepare and deliver demonstrations that students can reproduce, sequence supervised practice, and manage a safe, productive clinic floor. The course emphasizes planning that produces documented, observable competency rather than activity for its own sake.

Learning Objectives

• Write measurable learning objectives aligned to licensure competencies.
• Build a lesson plan with clear opening, instruction, practice, assessment and closure.
• Prepare and deliver technical demonstrations students can reproduce.
• Sequence guided practice from mannequin to supervised client service.
• Manage clinic-floor assignments, timing and supervision safely.
• Use rubrics and checklists to make practical evaluation consistent.
• Adjust lesson plans based on observed student performance.

Course Outline

1. Module 1. Module 1 — Planning Instruction

2. Module 2. Module 2 — Demonstration & Guided Practice

3. Module 3. Module 3 — Practical-Floor Instruction & Supervision

• Module 1 — Planning Instruction (60 minutes)
• Module 2 — Demonstration & Guided Practice (60 minutes)
• Module 3 — Practical-Floor Instruction & Supervision (60 minutes)

Completion Requirements

• Complete all 15 required lessons in sequence, submit all required knowledge checks, pass the 20-question final examination with a score of 80% or higher, and submit the program and instructor evaluation.

Examination: 20 multiple-choice questions · 80% to pass · up to 3 attempts. Students who do not reach 80% should review the course materials before retaking the examination.