British barbers' association launches educator course

The British Barbers’ Association (BBA) has issued a rallying call to the UK’s barbering educators as it aims to make the industry the best in the world for training. Launching its Effective Educator course, the BBA is promising to put world class and internationally recognised training methods within the reach of every barber in the UK. Hosted by globally recognised educator and stage presenter Chris Moody, the BBA Effective Educator course will share the secrets of the world’s top industry trainers, and give British barbers the skills and expertise needed to ensure their own training sessions are highly-engaging and successful. The Effective Educator course which is a one day course that will share the knowledge and experience that makes the best the best, from how to quickly connect with an audience to develop energy and rapport, and how to stand when demonstrating, to observing learners’ body language to know who needs further help. There will also be guidance on how to effectively plan training sessions, the best ways to review, summaries and cement learning, and advice on the tools needed to create an energised and engaging learning space. Jackie Holian, BBA strategic lead says: “Today’s learners are seeking information that meets their needs, delivered in an engaging an interactive environment. With the Effective Educator course, you’ll learn proven adult education methods that produce a culture of effective, collaborative and enjoyable learning that will put you amongst the very best." She adds: “Effective education is about more than just the skills. It’s about creating a safe, interactive learning environment, learning how to break down information to connect with different learner types, and understanding the difference between coaching versus telling. Most importantly, it’s about how to develop ownership, self- belief and responsibility in your learners, something that the very best educators in the world understand instinctively.” The BBA Effective Educator is aimed at anyone involved with, or who wishes to build their skills in, any barbering training, demonstrating, stage presentation or any type of communicating with audiences and groups of learners. This course forms part of the Effective Educator Programme. To find out more information or to book your place on their next course, contact [email protected] or call the BBA team on 07553 826582