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[www.nictesting.org](www.nictesting.org) for the most current bulletin prior to testing.  \nThe National Instructor Examination is the national licensure examination for Instructors, which is developed and administered by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) . This Information Bulletin includes the content outline covered by the NIC National Instructor examination, sample questions, and answers. The time allowed for the Instructor written examination is 90 minutes.  \n\n| INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING 45% |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Understand the Curriculum Delivery Process\u003Cbr>􀂡 Understand course outline\u003Cbr>􀂡 Understand syllabus\u003Cbr>􀂡 Understand components of a lesson plan (e.g., subject matter, time allotment for subjects, student activities, etc.)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Develop lesson plans\u003Cbr>􀂡 Define instructional outcomes (e.g., course goals, instructional objectives)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Measure performance using goals and objectives (e.g., theoretical, lab/clinic)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Evaluate levels of performance (e.g., comprehension, application)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Orientate new students |  |  |\n| Understand Student Learning Styles |  |  |\n| 􀂡 Understand types of learners (e.g., kinesthetic, visual, audio) |  |  |\n| 􀂡 Apply types of learning styles (e.g., theoretical, lab/clinical application) |  |  |\n| Understand the Advantage and Purpose of Materials (e.g., technology, tools, and equipment) |  |  |\n| 􀂡 Select instructional materials (e.g., based on creating interest, increasing retention, lesson objectives, learning styles)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Understand types of materials available |  |  |\n|  | 􀁸 Printed (e.g., textbooks, handouts)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Audiovisual (e.g., flip charts, CDs, DVDs, transparencies)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Tools of the trade\u003Cbr>􀁸 Web-based technology (e.g., podcasts, Internet) |  |\n| 􀂡 | Establish guidelines for effective use of materials in lessons |  |\n| Understand Assessment Methods of Student Learning |  |  |\n| 􀂡 | Written |  |\n| 􀂡 | Practical |  |\n| 􀂡 | Oral |  |\n\n\n| INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS 35% |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Utilize Methods of Instruction\u003Cbr>􀂡 Lecture (e.g., formal, interactive, group process)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Demonstration (e.g., role play, hands-on assignment)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Discussion (e.g., question & answer, reflective, summarization, case/scenario study)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Assignments (e.g., projects, homework, reports, resumes)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Distance learning (e.g., Internet, webbased) |  |  |\n| Recognize Obstacles to Learning |  |  |\n| 􀂡\u003Cbr>􀂡 | Identify obstacles (e.g., ability level, behavior)\u003Cbr>Adapt instructional practices to accommodate obstacles to learning |  |\n| Apply Communication Skills (e.g., lesson delivery) |  |  |\n| 􀂡 | Verbal skills |  |\n|  | 􀁸 Language skills (e.g., pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Voice control (e.g., modulation, projection, tone) |  |\n| 􀂡\u003Cbr>􀂡 | Non-verbal skills (e.g., body mechanics, facial expression)\u003Cbr>Listening skills (e.g., active listening) |  |\n| Utilize Time Management Techniques Assess Student Learning |  |  |\n| 􀂡 | Implement steps in assessment |  |\n| 􀂡 | Evaluate assessment results |  |\n| 􀂡 | Understand reliability and validity of assessment results (e.g., assessment consistent with instruction) |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\n\n| CLASSROOM AND CLINIC MANAGEMENT\u003Cbr>20% |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Manage Learning Environment |  |  |\n| 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Methods (35%)\n## Utilize Methods of Instruction\n## Recognize Obstacles to Learning\n## Apply Communication Skills\n## Utilize Time Management Techniques\n# Classroom and Clinic Management (20%)\n## Manage Learning Environment\n## Maintain a Safe Learning Environment\n# Sample Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the National Instructor Written Examination Candidate Information Bulletin?\",\"answer\":\"It provides the NIC National Instructor examination content outline and includes sample questions and answers.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the written examination?\",\"answer\":\"The time allowed for the Instructor written examination is 90 minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the examination outline?\",\"answer\":\"The outline is organized into Instructional Planning (45%), Instructional Methods (35%), and Classroom and Clinic Management (20%), including curriculum delivery, learning styles, materials, assessment, communication, time management, and 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