A Teacher, Lecturer or Trainer must always be fully aware of their role, responsibilities and the boundaries in terms of the teaching/training cycle. This essay will show examples of this process inside the role as a hairdressing trainer at United Salons, where students learn how to become a hairstylist both practically and theoretically. It will describe the five stages of the learning cycle and show examples of how these stages are applied within the roles and responsibilities as a trainer for United Salons.
Identify needs - Stage one. Establishing what is wanted, needed of you and the course from the student.
Prior to first meeting the students it is vital to find out as much as possible about the students and their needs. This can be done by doing background research, for example, checking the student’s c.v or getting references from previous employers or colleges. The lecturer may also wish to carry out an initial assessment, which could be done during a one to one with the student or an enrolment interview. This can help the trainer to find out what the student’s previous academic results have been and if they have any previous hairdressing experience, as well as what type of a person they may be. It is important to check with the student prior to this to ensure they are happy for the trainer do this so as not to breach the students confidentiality or their data protection rights, Finding out where the students are in terms of previous training will help make sure that the trainer isn’t repeating any previous learning which may create a barrier between them and the student as well as a lack of motivation. Once meeting the students a good way of getting to know their personal needs may be to arrange for a quick stage test; this can help the trainer to find out the students individual needs. Within the salon a simple literacy and
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