Table of Contents

1. Introduction to teaching and learning in the hairdressing industry
Communication skills for teachers
Professionalism in the learning environment
Safeguarding for children and learners
Dealing with learner disruptions
Mentoring and being mentored
Continuing professional development requirements for hairdressing
Development checklist
2. How learners learn
Learning theories
Applying the theories
Using the theory of behaviourism
Using the theory of cognitivism
Using the theory of constructivism
Using the theory of humanism
Preferred learning
Learning styles
Applying Gardner�s separate intelligences for hairdressing
Impact of learning psychologies and learning styles
Dyslexia in the hairdressing industry
Teaching and learning for learners with dyslexia
Development checklist
3. How to plan for teaching and learning in hairdressing
The planning process
Curriculum planning
Completing a scheme of work
Lesson planning
Development checklist
4. Teaching and learning strategies and methods
Teaching and learning strategies and methods
Teaching strategies
Teaching and learning methods
Using experimental learning
Using relating theory to practice and practice to theory
Using multi-sensory learning
Using modelling
Using learning conversations
Using e-learning and technology
Teaching and learning activites
A menu for teaching and learning
Embedding differentiated learning
Differentiation and learning outcomes
Development checklist
5. Assessment methods and techniques
Why assess?
Recording the results of assessment
Initial assessment
Formative assessment and assessment for learning
Applying assessment for learning techniques
Taking assessment for learning further
Summative assessment and assessment of learning
Qualifications for the hairdressing industry
Realistic Learning Environment (RLE) criteria for VRQ delivery
NVQ/SVQ delivery
Development checklist
6. Successful starts and evaluative ends
The importance of successful starts for teaching and learning
The importance of evaluative plenaries for teaching and learning
Periodic plenaries
Benefits of using activities as session starters and for evaluation
Starter and plenary activities
Teacher or self-evaluation

About the Author

Elaine White has a lifetime's experience in the hair and beauty sector. From salons to education she has been involved with the development and implementation of some of the most influential learning programmes in hair and beauty. She is a technical author, educational consultant, moderator, examiner and inspector for hair and beauty qualifications. Jane Goldsbro is Director of Standards and Qualifications at the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (Habia). Jane has over 25 years' association with the hairdressing industry. This work ranges from employment as a stylist to salon manager, followed by working with a hairdressing manufacturer as an educator and in Further Education.

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Chapter 1 Introduction to teaching and learning in the hairdressing industry Communication skills Professionalism in the learning environment Teaching and learning qualifications and continuing professional development Mentoring and being mentored Chapter 2 How learners learn Overview of teaching and learning theories Learning styles Differentiation Dyslexia in the hairdressing industry Chapter 3 How to plan for teaching and learning Effective curriculum planning Developing individualised lesson plans Integration of industry related subjects into the hairdressing curriculum - key/functional skills, equality, diversity and inclusiveness and safeguarding Chapter 4 Teaching and learning strategies and methods Outline of a variety of teaching and learning techniques that develop into an appetising 'menu' for learning Teaching and learning techniques for starters, the main programme and plenaries Differentiation and extension opportunities Chapter 5 Assessment for and of learning Using assessment for learning Effective checking of learning Chapter 6 Evaluating success Effective evaluation of teaching and learning outcomes Building on the good practice