MODULE 101: ANSWERING THE CALL – MINDFUL TEACHING AND YOU

Professional teaching begins as a calling that comes from within. Once students tap into their internal motivation, this module provides practical guideposts for finding a job in their new career.

Module 101 answers the questions:

What are the qualities needed by a Mindful Teacher?
What are the responsibilities of a Mindful Teacher?
What challenges will I face as a teacher in today’s school?
What are the qualifications needed for teaching?
How will I find the right employment opportunity for me?

MODULE 201: BRAIN BASICS AND LEARNING. 

By understanding the relationship between Mindful Teaching and how the brain learns, students will be in the best position to create classroom environments and implement instructional strategies that reach students in meaningful ways. 

Module 201 answers the questions: 

• How does the brain process information and what is brain-compatible learning?
• What roles do attention, memory, rehearsal and transfer play in the learning process?
• How does the Readiness Phase of Mindful Teaching set the stage for learning?
• How does the Delivery Phase of Mindful Teaching engage learning thinking?
• How does the Performance Phase of Mindful Teaching provide evidence of what students know and what they can do?
• How does the Transfer Phase of Mindful Teaching help students integrate what they are learning in the classroom into the real world? 

MODULE 301: PREPARING TO TEACH 

The best conditions for learning are created when instructors prioritize content, use the course syllabus effectively and plan lessons in advance.  

Module 301 answers the questions: 

• How is a course developed?
• What determines if something is important enough to be in the curriculum?
• How do I write performance-based objectives so that students know what is expected of them? •  Why are lesson plans important?
• What is the recommended way to structure and develop a lesson plan so that it works for me and my students?
• How can I get feedback to improve my lesson plans?

MODULE 401: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 

Empower instructors to be the driving force behind learning environments where students have a confident, self-reliant approach to learning and work together to accomplish their goals. Share techniques that prevent most classroom disruptions before they even begin and minimize the impact and severity of any disruptions that do occur.  

Module 401 answers the questions: 

• How can I organize the physical space within the classroom to engage students and minimize disruptions?
• How can I promote positive, and reduce negative, student behavior?
• What is the best way to deal with students who disrupt the class?
• What strategies are effective in developing students who are self-disciplined and self-motivated?

MODULE 501: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS 

Teaching is the art of assisting discovery. Learn how to use the basic methods of instruction—lecture, discussion, demonstration and assessment—within the interactive Mindful Teaching framework to deepen student understanding and promote self-directed learning. 

Module 501 answers the questions: 

• How do I use the seven fundamental “best practices” of instruction: introduction, lecture, discussion, demonstration, guided practice, assessment and questioning?
• How can I use instructional support materials to enhance student learning?
• What do I do within the Readiness Phase to set the stage for learning?
• What do I do within the Delivery Phase to engage learner thinking?
• What do I do within the Performance Phase to support student ability?
• What do I do within the Transfer Phase to adapt learning for future use?

MODULE 601: ASSESSING LEARNER PROGRESS 

By highlighting the link between assessment and learning, this module helps build relationships with learners that motivate and inspire them to reach their full potential. 

Module 601 answers the questions: 

• Why is assessment important for both students and instructors?
• How can I teach students to assess and take ownership of their own progress?
• What different types of assessments can be used in each of the four phases of Mindful Teaching? 
• What are the differences between oral, written and performance assessments, and how do I use each of them effectively? 
• What is the best way to give feedback to students that is both meaningful and effective?
• How can I use different types of scoring and grading to communicate with students about their progress?
• How can I prepare students to successfully pass their professional licensure exams?

MODULE 701: THE ART OF TEACHING 

The art of teaching is something that grows with experience, but you can provide a head start for beginning a career in the classroom with confidence. Students will expand their instructional toolbox so they have a variety of teaching approaches to draw from and can adjust to different classroom situations and learning needs. 

Module 701 helps answer the questions: 

• How can I prepare for my first day in the classroom?
• What skills do I need to become an exceptional presenter?
• How do I supervise students on the clinic floor to give them the best possible preparation for success in the salon?
• What are some additional teaching strategies that I can use to help students remember and recall information they learn in class?
• Is there anything I can do to prepare myself to successfully handle real-life classroom challenges?
• How can I help students with special learning needs be successful in the classroom?

MINDFUL TEACHING PRO & LEARNING SUPPORT MATERIALS 

The interactive, multi-platform Mindful Teaching Pro program consists of nine primary components to help schools instruct and support future beauty educators and those who teach them: 

1. Mindful Teaching ProeBook
2. Mindful Teaching ProVideo Presentation 
3. Mindful Teaching ProNotetaker (instructor and student versions)
4. Mindful Teaching ProAudio Glossary 
5. Mindful Teaching ProLearning Connections (exercises and assignments)
6. Mindful Teaching ProLesson Assessments (lesson tests)
7. Mindful TeachingIntern Guides (instructor and student versions) 
8. Mindful Teaching ProLearning Support Materials
9. Mindful Teaching ProExam Ace 

The Mindful Teaching Pro system elements reflect and align with the best of the Pivot Point Fundamentals and LAB formats, with the flexibility to personalize and enhance the curriculum, and adjust module flow to meet the school’s needs. 

Additionally, our Mindful Teaching Pro Learning Support Materials (LSM) act cohesively as a virtual mentor, with ideas culled from the vast network of experienced Pivot Point-trained educators. Designed to assist in preparing and presenting dynamic material, the LSM tools offer interactive solutions, suggestions and feedback on best-practice delivery of content and instruction to enhance learning.  

The program also includes opportunities for future educator students to observe and assist experienced instructors as they intern and build their classroom skills through supervised practice teaching.

Mindful Teaching’s comprehensive learning journey is a well-structured process that encompasses four distinct phases: Readiness, Delivery, Performance, and Transfer. In the Readiness phase, educators and learners prepare themselves mentally and emotionally to engage in the teaching and learning process. This phase sets the foundation for effective instruction. The Delivery phase focuses on the actual teaching and learning experiences, where knowledge and skills are imparted and acquired. It is the heart of the educational journey, where instructors share their expertise, and students absorb and engage with the material. The Performance phase encourages students to apply what they have learned and demonstrate their understanding and competence. Finally, the Transfer phase encourages the integration of newly acquired knowledge and skills into real-world scenarios, ensuring that learning is not confined to the classroom but can be effectively applied in various contexts. This holistic approach to teaching and learning ensures a well-rounded educational experience.