Is it important what you wear as a teacher?If so what is the best one???

Question

dress of teaching

Answer 1

Something plain and conventional, - not distracting to the students.

Answer 2

If you dress professionally, you'll be treated professionally.
I see student teachers each year coming in with flip flops and short skirts and belly shirts. I just cringe! You don't have to wear suits and ties, gentlemen, but a dress shirt and dress pants or collared shirt at least. Ladies, you should be wearing slacks, or skirts with collared shirts or blouses. If you can remotely see though it or if you raise your hands above your head and it reveals skin: don't wear it. If you put your hands down by your sides and your fingers touch skin: don't wear it, it's too short! I know when I was in school teachers all wore dresses and pantyhose and heels. Times have changed and depending on where you live, weather makes a big difference in your dress code. Sandals are OK i think. I just don't think flip flops are appropriate. If you'd wear it to the beach, it's not appropriate for school. Not only do you need the respect of the students, you need the respect of hte parents and your administration. Dress code is important. Student teachers I know don't have the money for new clothes just to do student teaching. But again: they are in the market for a job as well. You don't get a second chance at a first impression. Dress to Impress!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

I'm a young teacher, so I do feel that it is important to dress appropriately. Some of my sixth graders are almost taller than me. I could pass as one of my students, so I feel like I have to dress in a manner that reminds them that I am the teacher, I'm in control of the group, and that I need to be respected because I am the adult in the room.

I usually wear slacks and a nice top, like a button down or a shirt with a conservative neckline. When I wear skirts, I look for ones that are about knee length. I'll top it with a tank top and then wear a 3/4 sleeve cardigan.

Answer 4

It really depends on the level and subject you're teaching. You must dress rather conservatively, but that does not necessarily mean dress/skirt or suit and tie. Many male teachers' clothing goes from khakis + polo to suit and tie and everything inbetween. The gym teachers (m and f) wear shorts or warm-ups etc. Female teachers again, range from nice jeans/khakis to dress to suit. For an interview, wear a suit or a dress and modest jewelry. Elementary teachers often wear more colors, and more 'theme' clothes (men wear ties with cartoon characters, women often 'apple' or 'teacher' clothes)
Long skirts tend to be more common than shorter skirts so that you can sit on the floor or on a miniature chair more easily!

Above all, COMFORTABLE SHOES! Teachers wear heels for 3-5 years, then all of a sudden they wear 'sensible shoes'. You will be standing all day, walking, hardly ever sitting down, and many schools have concrete floors under very thin carpet. You will be much more tired at the end of the day unless you wear good shoes.

I'm female, and my daily 'uniform' is black supportive shoes (they're UGLY), black slacks and a colorful top. (a black suit jacket or nice sweater-jacket hangs on my chair in case I need to go more formal all of a sudden).

Answer 5

Dress is very important for a teacher. If you're a male, neat & conservative attire will convey a respectable air of authority.

If female and overweight, wear a concealing dress. Students will comply with your demands to avoid too much interaction. If not overweight, a micro-dress which is 2 sizes small, accompanied by 3-inch heels, is an excellent way to hold the students' attention, and the most troubling students will do anything you demand.

Answer 6

Attire adds to the character. I would wear a dress that evokes from the student
a) Respect
b) Enthusiasm
c) Trust

Answer 7

A teacher has to be careful to dress in a way that won't offend anyone or appear too provocative. Common sense, mostly. It's hard to teeter around in high heels with active children, for example.

Answer 8

You must wear something that gives you an air of authority but which also does not frighten the students away from you!
Am a teacher!

Answer 9

when i was in elemantary school, the teachers typically stuck to long dresses (usually down to their ankles). it seems every day i walked in to class, the teacher was wearing a denim jumper over a red shirt! but, times have changed since then.

i'm in high school now, and my english teacher wears clothes from american eagle. however, she doesn't show any clevage, too much leg, etc.

some schools allow teachers to pay a dollar on "denim days" (i believe that's what they're called) and they can dress casual, but appropriate. (meaning jeans, t-shirt, sneakers, etc.)

Answer 10

Hope this Help's Ya!
Yes, you are supposed to dress sophisticated.
A knee length skirt and a cute blouse will do...
Khaki's and button up maybe?