because now a days Teacher's do not wear business suits they are more into the dressy jeans.
2007-02-17 13:58:51 · 8 answers · asked by ~ ♥ ~ 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I never wear dressy jeans. I am a professional, just like anyone else, and I dress like one. I wear business suits/skirts, slacks, nice sweaters, etc. to work every day. I especially try to look nice for parent/teacher conferences. I feel that it shows the students and parents that I take my job seriously and work hard to do my best for the kids. Teaching is a difficult job and I want parents to know that I value their children's education. I feel that teachers who dress down are not being professional.
2007-02-17 14:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dressy jeans are not okay for conferences. I do not wear business suits; they just do not fit me well. I do however wear either slacks and a nice jacket or a skirt and jacket. Many of the male teacher wear suits. If you do not go with a suit then at least wear a tie or a skirt (depending on your gender of course).
Teachers are professional and should appear that way when they talk to parents.
2007-02-17 14:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that it is not a good idea to wear a business suit as a teacher because you want the parents to feel comfortable talking to you. If you are wearing a suit, it is too formal and may intimidate them, especially in a lower class neighborhood. Jeans are too casual, so there needs to be a happy medium. Nice pants or a skirt would do fine.
2007-02-18 03:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is important to dress up for a parent teacher conferences. If you want to wear a business suit that would be fine but I would never wear jeans. That is very unprofessional.
2007-02-17 15:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by rutherfordisking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a teacher. I wear business suits and dress pants w/ blouses every day. Teachers are professionals. To wear jeans and t-shirts to discuss student performace w/ parents is unacceptable. I can understand wearing jeans on a field trip day or field day. Otherwise, jeans are not appropriate for teachers to wear to work.
2007-02-18 09:00:05 · answer #5 · answered by bookworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with it. However if the students and their families are from a socio-economical group that might feel uncomfortable by you doing so, you might consider a sport coat and slacks. Consider your audience.
2007-02-17 14:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure why not? I don't wear them, but I don't see the problem
2007-02-17 14:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by dedeshry1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need for that.. as long as you look "nice"
its what you have to say they will be listening to, not how you look.
: )
2007-02-17 15:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋