Exam Review for Master Educator, 3rd Edition

by Letha Barnes

Overview

This is the primary student supplement to Milady’s Master Educator. The Exam Review contains chapter-by-chapter questions in multiple-choice formats to help students prepare for their state board exams. The answer key at the back of the book allows students to check accuracy and identify weak areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133776598
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	03/26/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Letha Barnes is a third-generation educator and school owner. In her more than 40 years in career education, she has achieved many accomplishments. She served the State of New Mexico for 10 years as the school representative on the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, holding the position of vice-chairman or chairman. She is a former president of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), during which she spearheaded the effort to re-establish the educational branch of the association, which is known today as Cosmetology Educators of America (CEA). As an approved provider of continuing education and former Director of the Career Institute, she has presented continuing-education programs to thousands of educators, professionals, and students throughout the United States and Canada. She has been a speaker at regional, national, and international events, including Hairworld ‘96, Great Clips for Hair National Conventions, AACS Mid-Year Conferences, AACS annual conventions, the National Interstate Council of State Boards annual conferences, and numerous CEA conventions. She is well known for her highly energetic presentations and her passion for education. She has testified before the New Mexico State Senate and a U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on behalf of career education. She served as a school owner commissioner, an academic commissioner, and first vice-chairman for the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Science (NACCAS) and taught their Accreditation Workshops for over 10 years. In addition, she has contributed to numerous other works for Cengage Learning, including instructor tools for cosmetology, fundamentals esthetics, advanced esthetics, nail technology and instructor training. She has also developed and authored four editions of the Essential Companion Study Guide that accompanies the Standard: Cosmetology core textbook.

Table of Contents

Part I Basic Teaching Skills for Career Education Instructors 1

1 The Career Education Instructor 3

2 The Teaching Plan and Learning Environment 7

3 Teaching Study and Testing Skills 13

4 Basic Learning Styles and Principles 21

5 Basic Methods of Teaching and Learning 28

6 Communicating Confidently 36

7 Effective Presentations 43

8 Effective Classroom Management and Supervision 53

9 Achieving Learner Results 58

10 Program Review, Development, and Lesson Planning 67

11 Educational Aids and Technology in the Classroom 75

12 Assessing Progress and Advising Students 82

Part II Supplementary Basic Teaching Skills for Career Education in Beauty and Wellness Disciplines 91

13 Making the Student Salon an Adventure 93

14 Career and Employment Preparation 104

15 The Art of Retaining Students 113

Part III Professional Development for Career Education Instructors 123

16 Educator Relationships 125

17 Learning Is a Laughing Matter 134

18 Teaching Success Strategies for a Winning Career 141

19 Teams at Work 149

20 Evaluating Professional Performance 156

Answer Key 165